Division 2 – Term 1 Plan

Identified regularities in number patterns can be expressed in tables.

Patterns and Equations:

-rules for increasing and decreasing patterns with words, numbers, symbols, and variables

Whole Numbers to 1 000 000:

-counting: multiples, flexible counting strategies, whole number benchmarks

-numbers to 1 000 000 can be arranged and recognized: comparing and ordering, estimating large quantities, place value to 1 000 000

Addition and Subtraction:

-addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1 000 000

-addition and subtraction facts to 20 (extending computational fluency)

Statistics and Probability:

-probability experiments of single events or outcomes

Mixed numbers and decimal numbers represent quantities that can be decomposed into parts and wholes.

Patterns and Equations:

-increasing and decreasing patterns, using expressions, tables, and graphs as functional relationships

Small to large numbers

-place value from thousandths to billions, operations with thousands to billions

-numbers used in science, medicine, technology and media

-compare, order, estimate

Whole Number Percents

-using base 10 blocks, geoboard, 10×10 grid

-find missing part (whole or percentage)

Big Ideas:

Canadian institutions and government reflect the challenge of our regional diversity (5)

Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms (6)

Sample Topics:

-levels of government (First Peoples, federal, provincial, and municipal), their main functions, and sources of funding (5)

-participation and representation in Canada’s system of government (5)

-different systems of government (6)

Key Questions:

Which level of government has the most effect on your daily life, and how?

How can we participate in Canada’s system of government?

Big Ideas:

Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact within their environment. (5)

Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment (6)

Topics:

-basic structures and functions of body systems: digestive, musculo-skeletal, respiratory, circulatory (5); excretory, reproductive, hormonal, nervous (6)

Key Questions:

How do our body systems work and interact with one another?

How do our bodies reflect our needs and our environments?

Big Ideas:

Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and the world (5/6)*

Topics:

–          narrative form, literary elements and devices, perspective

–          Strategies: using contextual clues, visualizing, predicting, previewing, making inferences

–          Revising and editing

–          Sentence structure and grammar

Key Questions:

What language skills do I need in order to tell an engaging and informative story?

What makes stories interesting?

Whose stories can I tell?

*Integrated with Social Studies and Science projects. Students will be asked to write reports on their research, and describe their learning.

Big Ideas:

With simple French, we can describe ourselves and our interests (5)

With simple French, we can describe others and their interests (6)

Topics:

–          French alphabet and phonemes(5) French letter patters (6)

–          Gender and number (5)

–          Common, high-frequency vocabulary and sentence structures for communicating meaning (5/6)

Key Questions:

How can I introduce myself in French?

Big Ideas:

Engaging in creative expression and experiences expands people’s sense of identity and belonging (5) /community (6)

Topics:

–          Elements of design (5/6)

–          Processes, materials, technologies, tools, and techniques to support creative works (5/6)

Key Questions:

How can I represent or express both physical and personal characteristics through the elements of design?

How do different materials and techniques produce different results in my art?

Big Ideas:

-Daily physical activity enables us to practice skillful movement and helps us develop personal fitness (5/6)

-Understanding ourselves and the various aspects of health helps us develop a balanced lifestyle (5)

Topics:

-how to participate in different types of physical activities, including individual and dual activities, rhythmic activities, and games.

-benefits of physical activity and exercise (5)

– practices that promote health and well-being, including those relating to physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, and illness prevention (link to Science (Biology) lessons) (5)

–influences of food choices (6)

Key Questions:

Why is it important for us to be physically active?

How do I enjoy being physically active?

What do I need to be healthy?

Big Ideas:

Skills are developed through practice, effort, and action (5)

Complex tasks require the acquisition of additional skills (6)

Topics:

–          In combination with Biology, students will design and sew (or otherwise assemble – if needed) monster dolls to match a “My Healthy Monster” project

Key Questions:

What skills can I practice to design and create something new?

Big Ideas:

Exploring our strengths and abilities can help us identify our goals (5)

Leadership represents good planning, goal-setting, and collaboration(6)

Topics:

–          Goal-setting strategies

–          Problem-solving and decision-making strategies

–          Self-assessment (6)

Key Questions:

Why is it important to set goals?

What strategies can I use to set achievable goals?