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How the World Works

2/28/2016

How the World Works
February 22nd-April 8th
Central Idea: Change can be investigated through scientific inquiry.

Lines of Inquiry:
The role of scientific inquiry
How scientists' actions have shaped our world
How forces change the motion of an object
Factors that affect earth's weather patterns

Questions that will drive these inquiries...
How do we learn about the world?
How have people changed our world?
What is the relationship between force and motion?
How is motion changed?
What is in air?
How does energy cause changes in weather?
How do we measure wind?

We will find answers through research, experiments, S.O.L.E (collaborative research), and by talking to those around us.

Provocation Table
What do you think our unit will be about based on what you see?
What questions do you have?

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Ending our unit....Where We are in Place and Time

2/14/2016

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We have really enjoyed this unit on geography and culture. It truly is one of my favorite units to teach as it allows relationships to grow deeper with understanding more about each other and where we come from. Having our families come in to present lessons about their culture (Building Bridges with Books), has not only taught us so much, but helps us to understand perspective and respect for others.

Making the world a better place....21 students at a time.

Self.Organized.Learning. Environments (Collaborative research done in groups of 4)

Researching different regions

Creating treasure maps

Learning about all of the places Flat Stanley traveled

Our Plain Dealer Newspaper sure has changed over time!! Here is a paper from 1995 and today.

Celebrating Chinese New Year!!! Year of the Monkey!

Celebrating Valentine's Day drawing hearts, creating maps of our hearts, designing fabric hearts and giving love from our hearts.

Celebrating ACTION...students came up with a place to put all of their positive notes and called it....Inspiration Station!

Learning about maps and geography inspired Tristan to write her own map book at home!

Learning about locations and how to search for addresses on Google Maps inspired Alta to create an address book!

These girls are making the world a better place, starting right here at Campus International School! Their commitment and smiles make even the hardest days worth it!