MARCH 10 - 25 APRIL, 2014
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME GRADE 5 UNIT OF INQUIRY
Central Idea Different interpretations of the past can be discovered by investigating historical events.
Lines of Inquiry * How we know about the past * How do we interpret sources about the past Des Voeux Road, Hong Kong, circa 1930
Enduring Understanding Information needs to be critically evaluated if we are to make informed opinions.
Taking Action Students may take action beyond this unit by being open-minded about perspectives of others. They will critically evaluate sources and seek a range of points of view before developing an informed opinion. They are encouraged to conduct independent inquiries during the unit.
Assessment During This Unit Through formative and summative tasks, the students will be assessed on their: * Understanding of the Central Idea and Key Concepts * Demonstration of the enduring understanding * Ability to articulate answers to teacher questions and pose engaging, relevant questions * Application and development of the selected skills
* Perspectives on significant events in history
Concepts Reflection What is the truth? How do you know? Perspective Whose story is it? How and why are the stories different? Function How do we critically evaluate sources?
Skills
Thinking Skills Students will learn to both analyze and evaluate the validity of historical information and sources. Communication Skills Students will focus on viewing and interpreting different forms of information and reading a variety of sources. Research Skills Students will identify something they need or want to know, and ask compelling and relevant questions that can be researched in order to help them understand the big ideas of this unit. Students will collect and record data and present research findings.
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR CHILD AT HOME Vocabulary
Talk About the Learner Profile Attributes and Attitudes as follows:
history reflection opinion civilization sources
Thinkers: Applying thinking skills critically and creatively
interpretations
analyze and evaluate a range of primary and secondary sources.
theory objective propaganda
Open- Minded: Be open to perspectives of other individuals. Seek and evaluate a range of points of view,
validity
perspective bias artifact archeology inference hypothesis analysis subjective evaluation historian
in order to develop an informed opinion. Curiosity: Be curious about past local and global events and view them from a range of perspectives. Enthusiasm: Enjoy learning and willingly take responsibility for inquiring deeper into areas of interest and be excited about sharing information gathered independently.
Neil Armstrong, Moon landing, 1969
Websites for Home Investigations BBC Schools - History http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ websites/4_11/site/history.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ forkids/ Kidipede - History for Kids http://www.historyforkids.org/ Kids Past - History for Kids http://www.kidspast.com/
World History Page for BrainPop http://www.brainpop.com/ socialstudies/worldhistory/ Dig! Archaeology Magazine for Kids http://www.digonsite.com/ Clues from the Past http://www.amnh.org/ology/? channel=archaeology