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On this page you will find an overview on the content and units we will cover this year in class. Please take a few moments to review the Scope & Sequence page to find out what kinds of amazing information your child will learn this year!





Using Maps & Globes For a personal overview from Miss Albrecht of this exciting unit, listen here: media type="file" key="unite overview.mp3" width="240" height="20"

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Maps & Globes Overview This unit will provide an in-depth look at how to use maps and globes to draw multiple conclusions about cultures and environments based on the information they provide. This unit is intended for fourth grade students and will require social studies skills (i.e. intro to continents and cultures around the world), math skills (i.e. measuring and determining distance), science skills (landforms and climates), and language art skills (creative writing and research). This unit will last 10 days for 60 minute lessons. The ability to read and understand a map is a powerful tool. Not only do maps tell you where something is physically located, but what life forms or environments you may find there. From maps you can determine the climate, time of day or distance to travel to a new location. Comparing different points on a map or globe creates perspective and a sense of self. Where are we in relation to different states, continents, the world or the universe? Students will be able to how to read a map/globe, including its legend, key, scale, etc., and locate information about the people and places in that area. Students will be able to measure distances between different points on a map using the scale. Students will be able to use latitude and longitude on maps and globes. Students will be able to define different hemispheres based on significant latitude and longitude marks. <span style="color: #0b0bbc; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students will be able to calculate the length of time between locations and/or routes. <span style="color: #0b0bbc; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students will be able to calculate dimensions of a shape. <span style="color: #0b0bbc; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students will be able to research accurate information about specific areas of the world using multiple printed and digital resources. <span style="color: #0b0bbc; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students will be able to understand how people interact with several different physical systems and the effects of our actions. <span style="color: #0b0bbc; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">This unit will meet the following state standards regarding the ability to understand how to use and construct maps, globes and other geographic tools. It will challenge the required math standards in geometry and calculating dimensions of shapes. Additionally it will practice analysis skills, averaging, and solving for the unknown. This unit will also include information regarding plant growth, habitats and water, to meet the required science standards. Lastly, it will test language arts standards by providing practice in researching and finding information, speaking and presenting, and creative writing. <span style="color: #0b0bbc; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">In order to accommodate ELA students, I would make several adaptations to my lessons. I would make sure to have an alternate presentation of instructions for assignments and/or activities. If directions are given verbally, it would be necessary to provide additional written copies so these students have a second opportunity to understand the expectations. Additionally, I would reinforce vocabulary or concepts with visual representations. Using images, graphs, charts, etc. to reinforce key ideas will help ELA students to engage and understand the information presented. Modifying individual class assignments into opportunities for group or cooperative learning experiences will be another helpful accommodation. Through peer learning environments these students will be able to connect, interact and learn from each other. Partner or group work, while completed with a peer, will still require equal participation by all its member for full credit, so as to motivate all students involvement in the activity. Lastly, it will be important to take different cultural experiences and backgrounds into consideration for assignments and materials. A major component of this unit is on international ideas and perspectives, so a lot of these cultural considerations are already incorporated into the lesson plans.
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 * <span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Lesson # 1

<span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Where am I? <span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">How to Read a Map || <span style="color: #0e8d8d; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Lesson # 3 <span style="color: #0e8d8d; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Our Blue World -  <span style="color: #0e8d8d; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">The Role of Water || <span style="color: #ff5600; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Lesson # 5

<span style="color: #ff5600; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">The World is Flat?! <span style="color: #ff5600; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Dimensions of Earth || <span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Lesson # 7

<span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">5280: Elevation & <span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Relief Maps || <span style="color: #0e8d8d; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Lesson # 9

<span style="color: #0e8d8d; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">What is the <span style="color: #0e8d8d; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Cost of Exploration? ||
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<span style="color: #ff5600; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Title of Lesson: Are We There Yet? <span style="color: #ff5600; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Maps Tell Us Time! || <span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Lesson # 4

<span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Cranium Crusade <span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Latitude & Longitude || <span style="color: #0e8d8d; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Lesson # 6

<span style="color: #0e8d8d; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Forecast Earth <span style="color: #0e8d8d; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Continents & Climates || <span style="color: #ff5600; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Lesson # 8

<span style="color: #ff5600; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Culture Connections || <span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Lesson # 10

<span style="color: #4f09ae; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">My Passport Profile ||

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