Submitted by Gladys Williams ,  

Language: English Unit Cultural Theme or Academic Content Area: Science, Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, Technology, Reading/Language Arts Target Audience: Immersion Elementary Grade: 5 Proficiency Level: Advanced Mid

Standards: Communication:    1.1 Cultures:    2.1 Connections:    3.1 Comparisons:    4.1 Communities:    5.1

Unit Timeframe:

Ten 50-minute periods)

Unit Overview:

System is defined as a method or procedure which forms order.  The key to understanding systems can be applied in real life situations.  To gain deeper knowledge about systems, the goal is set to explore, engage, and communicate the role of systems as it relates to core subjects, such as, math, science, reading, and social studies.

Context:

This unit will be designed for gifted learners which will provide a variety of enrichment activities to increase their awareness of analyzing the characteristics, relationships, and effect of systems in real life events.  The concept of systems will be addressing the South Carolina Standards and provide opportunities to accommodate different learning styles.

General Unit References and Resources:

Ohio State Department of Education, Georgia Standards, and Idaho National Lab 

Links or files for unit content:     A new window will open for each lesson.

Lesson 01:
Lesson 03: How Are Customary Systems Used Around Us?
Lesson 04: The Bony System
Lesson 05: Weather System
Lesson 06: Belief Systems
Lesson 07: Belief Systems