G 5 News Letter - Who We Are English
G 5 News Letter - Who We Are English
G 5 News Letter - Who We Are English
(form)
How does it function? (function)
How are body systems interdependent upon each other? (connection)
Why are lifestyle choices important? (causation)
Who We Are
Grade 5 Unit of Inquiry;
Unit 1
September/October; 4
weeks
Teacher Questions
Language outcomes
Recognises and discusses the purpose of text features and how these frame
meaning, e.g. layout favours some information implying importance.
Composes spoken texts using most text structures and features appropriately in
planned situations.
Identifying the main idea(s) citing supporting detail
Composes texts by finding, recording and organising information appropriate to
purpose.
Includes essential information and brief elaboration or description.
Mathematics Outcomes
Measurement: Understands and shows that the accuracy of measurements
depends on the situation and the precision of the tools used
Number: Understands and can demonstrate that the base 10 place value system
extends infinitely in two directions.
Data handling: can gather data and show that it can be presented effectively for
valid interpretation and communication.
Physical Education
Beep tests:
looking at fitness levels of the body and how they can be improved.
Music
Students will learn musical elements to help them understand how can they
use the elements to create a piece of music.
Information Technology
Create and enable group collaborations using WIKI for body systems
Art
In this unit, students learn about how to depict anatomy in drawing. They
draw with pencils and crayons.
Library
This year the library will be used for the following:
borrow/change books
Independent reading activities
Shared reading with another person from the class
Independent research/Inquiry activities complete their work
Learning how to cite sources
There will be other activities during the year, however the emphasis
this year is upon using the Library as a complete resource.