Term 3 Overview

Big Ideas:

Data from circle graphs can be used to illustrate proportions and to compare and interpret.

Properties of objects and shapes can be described, measured, and compared using volume, area, angles, and circles.

Data from the results of an experiment can be used to predict the theoretical probability of an event and to compare and interpret.

Geometry and Measurement:

-classification and sorting of triangles based on attributes

-area of triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids

-perimeter of complex shapes

-circumference and area of circles

-constructing circles given radius, diameter, area, or circumference

-volume and capacity units

-volume of cylinders and rectangular prisms

Data and Probability:

-line graphs

-single outcome probability

-theoretical and experimental probability

-circle graphs

-translating percentages displayed on a circle graph into quantities

Graphing and Transformations:

-Cartesian plane using whole number ordered pairs

-translations, rotations, reflections

-combinations of transformations

-four-quadrant grid

-tessellations

Big Ideas:

Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens.

Exploring and sharing multiple perspectives extends our thinking.

Comprehend and Connect:

-fiction reading including suspense through short stories, prose, and poetry

-non-fiction reading including current events and reading connected to Science and Social Studies

-reading strategies

-Battle of the Books

Create and Communicate:

-script writing and report writing

-writing processes including revising, editing, and considering audience

-sentence fluency and paragraphing

-expanding repertoire of Canadian conventions in spelling, grammar, and punctuation usage

-oral language strategies

-presentation techniques

Big Ideas:

Evolution by natural selection provides and explanation for the diversity and survival of living things.

Earth and its climate have changed over geological time.

Diversity of Life and Ecosystems:

-organisms have evolved over time

-survival needs

-natural selection

-First Peoples knowledge of changes in biodiversity over time

-the interconnectedness of plants and animals and their local environments

Climate Change:

-evidence of climate change over geological time and the recent impacts of humans

-local First Peoples knowledge of climate change

Big Ideas:

Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments.

Complex global problems require international cooperation to make difficult choices for the future.

Global Economic Resources, Issues, and Cooperation:

-roles of individuals, governmental organizations, and NGO’s including groups representing indigenous peoples

-economic policies and resource management, including effects on Indigenous peoples

-globalization and economic interdependence

-international cooperation and responses to global issues

Big Ideas:

Engaging in the arts develops people’s ability to understand and express complex ideas.

Drama, dance, music, and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

-create artistic works collaboratively and as an individual using ideas inspired by imagination

-develop and refine ideas, processes and technical skills in a variety of art forms

-take creative risks to express feelings, ideas, and experiences

-experience, document, choreograph, perform, and share creative works in a variety of ways

Big Ideas:

Daily participation of different types of physical activity influences our physical literacy and personal health and fitness goals.

We experience many changes in our lives that influence how we see ourselves and others.

Physical Education:

-relays and track

-various team / partner games and activities

-cooperative and competitive games

-develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities

Health Education:

-identify and apply strategies to pursue personal healthy-living goals

-reflect on outcomes of personal healthy-living goals and assess strategies used

-explore strategies for promoting the health and well-being for self and others

Big Ideas:

New experiences both within and outside of school expand our career skill set and options.

Our personal digital identity forms part of our public identity.

My Future:

-factors affecting types of jobs in the community

-role of technology in learning and working

-recognize their personal preferences, skills, strengths, and abilities and connect them to possible career choices

Big Ideas:

Designs grow out of natural curiosity.

Complex tasks may require multiple tools and technologies.

Projects:

Book Report Diorama