GR

1st Unit
(Challenges)

2nd Unit
(Trade)

Sharing the planet

Key and Related Concepts

Attitudes

Learner Profile &

Central idea & Lines of inquiry

An inquiry into rights and

responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living
things; communities and the
relationships within and
between them; access to equal
opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.

3rd Unit
(Human Body)

4th Unit
(Civilizations)

5th Unit
(Communication)

How we organize ourselves

Who we are

Where we are in place and time

How we express ourselves

An inquiry into the

interconnectedness of humanmade systems and communities;
the structure and function of
organizations; societal decisionmaking; economic activities and
their impact on humankind and
the environment

An inquiry into the nature of the

self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including family,
friends, communities and
cultures; rights and responsibilities;
what it means to be human.

Central Idea:
Children worldwide face a
variety of challenges and risks.

Central Idea:
Communities depend on global
trade to produced good and
services.

Lines of Inquiry

Challenges and risks that

children face.

How children respond to

these challenges and risks

Ways in which individuals,

organizations and nations
work to protect children
from risks.

Lines of Inquiry

The global movement of

goods and services

Identify the characteristics

of developed and
developing countries

Influence of fair trade on

global economies

Central Idea:
Our bodies are complicated
machines that require
understanding and
maintenance.
Lines of Inquiry

Different systems and the

way they work.

How to maintain the work

of each system

How systems are related

and functioned

Learner Profile
Communicator
Caring
Principled

Learner Profile
Balanced
Thinker
Open-minded

Attitudes
Empathy
Appreciation
Cooperation

Attitudes
Independence
Integrity
Appreciation

Attitudes
Enthusiasm
Curiosity
Cooperation

Key Concepts
Reflection
Causation
Responsibility

Key Concepts
Form
Connection
Responsibility

Key Concepts
Form
Function
Connection

Related Concepts:
Behavior and responsibility
Impact
Rights

Related Concepts:
Pattern
Relationships and networks
Initiatives

Learner Profile
Knowledgeable
Inquirer
Balanced

Related Concepts:
Structure
Systems and roles
Networks

An inquiry into orientation in

place and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys; the
discoveries, explorations and
migrations of humankind; the
relationships between the
interconnectedness of individuals
and civilizations, from local and
global perspectives.

An inquiry into the ways in which

we discover and express ideas,
feelings, nature, culture, beliefs
and values; the ways in which we
reflect on, extend and enjoy our
creativity; our appreciation of the
aesthetic.

Central Idea:
Evidence of past civilizations can
be used to make connections to
present-day societies

Central Idea:
The way we communicate
perspectives, can influence its
impact on others

Lines of inquiry

Lines of inquiry

6th Unit
(Structures)
How the world works
An inquiry into the natural world
and its laws; the interaction
between the natural world
(physical and biological) and
human societies; how humans
use their understanding of
scientific principles; the impact of
scientific and technological
advances on society and on the
environment.
Central Idea:
The design of buildings and
structures is dependent upon the
environment and available
materials.
Lines of inquiry

Characteristics of
civilizations and societies
Connections between past
and present
Implications for the future
Processes involved in
collecting, analyzing and
validating evidence

Learner Profile
Inquirer
Reflective
Thinker
Attitudes
Integrity
Creativity
Enthusiam

Key Concepts
Form
Change
Connection
Related Concepts:
Similarities/
Differences
Adaptation and
transformation
Systems

How concepts are expressed

The relationship between
message and delivery
The role of the arts in culture
and society

Learner Profile
Courageous/Risk Taker
Knowledgeable
Open-Minded

Considerations to take into

account when building a
structure
How building impacts on
the environment
Indigenous and local
architecture and its
connection to the needs of
the community and
availability of

Learner Profile
Risk Taker/Courageous
Reflective
Principled

Attitudes
Confidence
Appreciation
Respect

Attitudes
Tolerance
Creativity
Curiosity

Key Concepts
Function
Connection
Perspective

Key Concepts
Reflection
Responsibility
Causation

Related Concepts:
Behavior
Relationships
Opinions and subjectivity

Related concepts:

Evidence and review

Sustainability
Transformation and impact

1st Unit
(Challenges)

Transdisciplinary Skills

Math - Integrated

Assessment strategy
/ tool

Creative / Critical
Thinking strategies

Social Skills
Accepting responsibility:
completing tasks and
sharing responsibility
Group Decision Making:
Working towards and
obtaining consensus.
Adopting a Variety of
Group Roles: Acting
according to situations;
being a leader and taking
chances.
Thinking Skills
Acquisition of Knowledge:
Gaining facts and ideas.
Metacognition: Analyzing
ones own and others
thought processes.

2nd Unit
(Trade)

Thinking Skills
Dialectical thought: being
able to construct an
argument for each point of
view, based on knowledge
of the others
Evaluation
Researching Skills
Recording data: describing
and recording observations
by drawing
Collecting data: gathering
information from a variety of
primary and secondary
sources.
Communication Skills
Speaking: stating an opinion

Self Management Skills

Organization: Planning
and carrying out activities
effectively.
Codes of Behavior:
Knowing and applying
appropriate rules for
groups situations.
Informed Choices:
Selecting appropriate
courses of action.
Know, Wonder, Learned
chart
Homework Tasks
Cyrits Prompts
Assembly Preparation
Classroom posters
brainstorms

Teacher Rubric
Homework
Portfolio
Group Discussions
Bulletin board Reflections
Cyrits

Shape and Space

Coordinates and
positioning: SS 24 SS31

Visible thinking strategies

for market planning
process and adaptations
Circle of Action rainbow
of responsibilities

3rd Unit
(Human Body)

Pattern and Function

Analyzing patterns to solve

real life problems: PF6- PF8

5th Unit
(Communication)

Researching Skills:
Formulating Questions
Gathering Data
Presenting Findings

Communication Skills:
Writing: keeping a journal or
record

Presenting: Constructing
visuals to present an idea
Non-verbal communication:
interpreting and utilizing
symbols
Reading: Comprehending
what has been read

Body part dissections

Science experiments to
show systems in the body
Guiding questions and
class questions
Mind maps

Self Management Skills:

Planning and using time
wisely

Rubric
Group Presentations
Visual thinking strategies
ongoing
Summative Diamond
justifications
Group discussions and
reflections

Measurement

Scales, length, area, mass,

volume, capacity: M1
M26

Thinking Skills
Comprehension: Grasping
meaning from material
learned
Dialectic thought: Points of
view and thinking about the
same idea from different
perspectives.

Perspective specs view

and issue through another
point of view
Text message what is this
images trying to say?

Collaborative Rubric
Summative Assessment Task
Homework Tasks
Partner sharing time
Group Discussions whole
class
Portfolio

Data Handling

Graphs, mode, medium

and means: DH1 DH10

6th Unit
(Structures)
Communication Skills:

Researching Skills

Planning: developing a
course of action and
devising ways to find out
necessary information

Observing: using all the

senses to notice details

Interpreting data: drawing

conclusions from
relationships and patterns

Recording data: note

taking
Self Management Skills:

Safety: engaging in
personal behavior that
avoids putting yourself and
others at risk

Healthy Lifestyle: making

informed choices to have
a balanced life.

Journals
Summative Assessment
Market
Think-Pair-Share
Homework
Portfolio
Collaborative Rubric

Social Skills
Cooperation: working
cooperatively in groups;
sharing materials
Respecting others: making
decisions based on fairness
and equality
Resolving Conflict: Listening
carefully to others, reacting
reasonable to the situation

4th Unit
(Civilizations)

Question Webs
Head, hand, heart
reflections
Council Circle and
Mindfulness activities
Peace Ladder
Student Council Initiatives

Student Initiative Rubric

Image, Colour, Symbol
Reflections
Group Discussions
Council Circle Times
Interviews
Summative Assessment Task

Number

Fractions and decimals

Word Problems: N30

Non verbal: recognizing

the meaning of visual and
kinesthetic communication
Visual: interpreting images
and language to convey
ideas, values and beliefs
Thinking Skills:
Application: making use of
previously applied
knowledge in practical or
new ways
Synthesis: creating,
designing, developing
Analysis: taking knowledge
or ideas apart, and seeing
relationships

Use videos and Youtube to

prompt inquiry
Team work problem solving
of tasks
Case studies to prompt
discussion
Cyrit Prompts

Student Initiative Rubric

Summative Assessment Task
Portfolio
Experiments
Homework
Peer, Self and Teacher
Assessments

Number

Percentages: N41, N48,

N65, N62, N63, N65

Math
Non-Integrated

1st Unit
(Challenges)

2nd Unit
(Trade)

3rd Unit
(Human Body)

Shape and Space

2D and 3D shapes: SS 1 23

Number

Multiplication and Division:

N19, N24, N26, N27

Number

Prime numbers: N23

Square numbers: N25

Word problems focusing on

factors (algebra): N30

Number

Multiplication facts,
multiples of number: N17,
N18

Word Problems: Add,

Subtract, Multiply, Divide

Data Handling

Chance: DH11 DH17

Number

Place value/Multi digit

subtraction and addition:
N1-N16

Factors of numbers: N22

Parts of a whole: N31

5th Unit
(Communication)

Writing

Select vocab according to

audience: WR7

Content specific vocab:

WR8

Persuasive writing: WR25

Listening and Speaking

Write words in short phrases:

LS14
Viewing and Presenting

Role of advertising: VP2

Begin to select appropriate

presentation for work: VP10
Writing

Expository writing: WR25

Proper punctuation: WR1

Proper grammar: WR2 4

Listening and Speaking

Find and respond to more

complex directions,
instructions and messages:
LS6

Understand ideas and

opinions: LS8
Viewing and Presenting

Basic elements of a
poster: VP3

Critical and analytical

skills: VP6

Categorize visual
document: VP12
Reading

Scanning for information:

R10

Respond to text: R12

Writing

Write stories: WR20

Similes, alliterations and

onomatopoeia: WR22

Maintain tense
throughout text: WR5

Listening and Speaking

Identifying main ideas: LS7

Share findings with peers:

LS13

Begin to prepare and

present individual
presentation: LS16

Begin to listen
appropriately for sustained
period of time: LS17
Viewing and Presenting

Strategies to find
appropriate resources:
VP5

Search, record and

present info: VP7

Explore and use visual

communication: VP8

Form and quality of

presentation: VP11
Reading

Use reference books,

dictionary and IT: R14

Locate, access, organize

and systemize info: R15
Writing

Report writing: WR25

Appropriate writing
process: WR15

Editing work: WR17

Wide range of spelling

strategies: WR19

6th Unit
(Structures)

Measurement

Temperature and time: M27

M34

Pattern and Function

Fractions and decimals:

PF9, PF10

Pattern and Function

Relationships and pattern

between operations: PF1
PF 5

Number

Division: N21

Fractions and decimals:

N32 N40, N42 - N47, N49
N61

Number

Listening and Speaking

Argue persuasively: LS12

Understand how language

can points of view: LS15

Language Integrated

4th Unit
(Civilizations)

Division: N20 -N28,

N29

Listening and Speaking

Listen for purpose: LS3

Explain and discuss own

stories: LS11
Viewing and Presenting

Study and interpret still

presentation (picture,
painting etc): VP4

View, analyze and discuss

variety of media: VP9
Reading

Recognize authors
purpose: R7

Identify elements of a story:

R9

Categorize literature: R16

Awareness of poetry: R17

Words evoking imagery:

R18
Writing

Narrative writing and

Recount: WR25

Accurately spelling and

resource use: WR6

Composing poetry: WR23

Listening and Speaking

Power of Language and

its affect on others: LS1

Listen appreciatively and

responsibly: LS2

Be sensitive to others use

of language: LS4
Reading

Understand, respond to
ideas, feelings and
attitudes: R6
Writing:

Procedure writing: WR25

Descriptive narratives
information paragraphs:
WR9

Informational reports:
WR21

1st Unit
(Challenges)

2nd Unit
(Trade)

3rd Unit
(Human Body)

4th Unit
(Civilizations)

5th Unit
(Communication)

6th Unit
(Structures)

Language Non integrated and On-going

throughout the year.

Listening and Speaking

Follow more complex stories: LS5, Use language confidently, appropriately and purposefully: LS9, Use a range of vocabulary: LS10, Begin to show interest for other languages: LS18, Begin to identify differences
and similarities of other languages: LS19
Viewing and Presenting

Awareness of presence of media: VP1, Use a range of technologies: VP13

Reading

Writing

Write for range of purpose: WR10, Show awareness of structure: WR11, Write in cursive style: WR12, Use word processing: WR13, Write independently: WR14, Consider and act on responses of others to their
writing: WR16, Formulate and respond to different types of writing: WR18

Living Things
Study of systems in
humans and relationships
among them

Earth and Space

Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources
Sustainability

Living Things
Biology
Genetics
Growth
Relationship with their
environment

Materials and Matter

Properties of materials
Technological advances

THIS WAS A LANGUAGE AND ARTS

BASED UNIT

Science

Read independently, fluently, accurately, with understanding: R1, Daily individual silent reading: R2, Reading for pleasure and information: R3, Reading reflections: R4, Understand and respond to ideas: R5,
Make inferences: R8, Generate questions from reading: R11, Read text aloud: R13

Social Organization and Culture

Study of people,
communities, cultures

Authority

Rights

Conflict

Human Systems and Economic

Activities
How and why people
construct systems
Distribution of power and
authority
Production
Employment
Cooperation

Resources and the Environment

Poverty

Wealth

THIS WAS A SCIENCE AND

MATHEMATICS BASED UNIT

Continuity and Change Through

Time

Past, its influence on the

present

Civilizations

Exploration

Progress
Social Organization and Culture

Artifacts

Traditions

Social Organization and Culture

Interaction between
groups

Networks

Social Studies

Human Systems and Economic

Activities

Ways in which people

connect

Cooperation

Forces and Energy

Inventions and Machines
Mechanics
Pollution
Power Production

Resources and the Environment

Allocation and
management of resources

Human and Natural Environment

Settlements

Landscape

Population

Resources and the Environment

Human management of
resources

Sustainability

PATHS

PSHE

Social Organization and Culture

Interaction of Group
Identity
Communication
Traditions
Diversity

Materials and Matter

Properties and uses of
materials
Structures

Interactions
Control
Discrimination
Fair play
Justice
Peace

Interactions
Conflict
Team Work
Community
Interdependence
Identity
Initiative
Perseverance
Self-regulation

Identity
Ethnicity
Gender
Sexuality
Active Living
Healthy lifestyle
Body forms

Active Living
Aesthetics

Identity
Autonomy
Diversity
Enthnicity

Interactions
Belonging
Culture
Team Work
Conflict

Identity
Trust
Self regulation
Initiative

Active Living
Goal Setting
Competition
Challenge
Endurance