Sharing the Planet
Each unit of inquiry at Santiago College has a transdisciplinary theme. The transdisciplinary themes are: Sharing the Planet, How the World Works, Where We Are in Place and Time, How We Express Ourselves, Who We Are, and How We Organize Ourselves. In this unit our fifth grade class will spend time exploring the concepts of balance, interdependence and connection. We will study the relationships between various organisms in nature, including the effect of humans on other organisms, the environment and our planet. What actions will our students be motivated to take as a result of their learning? Check back to find out!
Transdisciplinary Theme:
Sharing the Planet-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. Haz clic aquí para modificar.
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Central Idea:
Biodiversity relies on maintaining the interdependent balance of organisms within systems. Concepts: • Connection • Responsibility |
Lines of Inquiry:
-Interdependence within ecosystems, biomes and environments -ways in which organisms are connected in nature -how human interaction with the environment can affect the balance of systems |
Profiles & Attitudes:
-Caring -Thinkers -Principled -Appreciation -Commitment |
Take Action!
How important is the Amazon rainforest in keeping our planet's ecosystem balanced???
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Visit the WWF website to find out more about an important issue currently up for debate in nearby Brazil.
Meeting Our Basic Needs
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Students in 5C inquired into what happens when our basic needs are not met. For humans to live they agreed that they needed these basic elements:
- Water
- Food
- Sun
- Air
- Trees & plants for oxygen
- Moon
- Day & night - to sleep
- Shelter
Student Conclusions:
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Field Trip to Rio Clarillo
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One of our first invitations to our Sharing the Planet unit was our field trip to Rio Clarillo. Students were able to observe, interact with and ask questions about this unique ecosystem that is considered a "Hot Spot" in Chile.