Integrated Language:
 Writing to explain: information is systematically organized and
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recorded to classify and describe particular beliefs and values.
Writing to entertain: poetry-manipulating and arranging words to
create unique perspectives of the world: cinquain, rhyming, similes and
free verse are integrated throughout the unit.
Writing to describe: information is systematically organized and
recorded to classify and describe a particular aspect of an ancient
civilization.
Writing to instruct: a text that tells how something is done. Students
will write to instruct during their science experiment and personal
inquiry following the scientific method.
Writing to persuade: a text written to persuade expressing an opinion
about a topic. Includes critical evaluation of ideas, discussion,
argument, persuasion or debate.
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships
including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and
responsibilities; what it means to be human.
Who We Are
Central Idea:
People have different beliefs and values
Key concepts:
perspective, connection, reflection
Related concepts: communication, diversity, traditions, religion
Lines of inquiry:
 our family’s beliefs and values
 the values and beliefs of Azerbaijan
 connections among beliefs and values
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas,
feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect
on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
How We Express Ourselves
Central idea:
Art is an expression that creates an impression
Key concepts:
perspective, connection, reflection
Related concepts:
Communication, design, composition, media, self-expression
Lines of inquiry:
 how art is expressed
 artistic elements
 how art makes an impression
Where we are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes
and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind;
the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals
and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Where we are in place and time
Central idea:
Learning about past civilizations helps people understand the present
Key concepts:
change, connection, form
Related concepts:
geography, civilization, history, progress, innovations
Lines of inquiry:
 past civilizations
 contributions of past civilizations
 the connections between past and present
How the world works
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the
natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use
their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and
technological advances on society and on the environment.
How the World Works
Central Idea:
Simple machines make work easier
Key concepts:
function, form
Related concepts:
mechanics, force, efficiency, physics
Lines of inquiry:
 simple machines
 how the parts of simple machines allow it to work
 the application of simple machines
Sharing the planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources
with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict
resolution.
Sharing the Planet
Central Idea:
Changes in ecosystems affect the balance among living things
Key concepts:
responsibility, form, connection, causation
Related concepts:
Adaptation, animals, biodiversity, ecosystems, habitat, biome, conservation,
ecology, interdependence
Lines of inquiry:
 what an ecosystem is
 the different types of ecosystems
 the causes and effects of changes in ecosystems
How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and
communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal
decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and
the environment.
How we Organize Ourselves
Central Idea: Communities develop systems to meet the needs of it’s
citizens
Key concepts:
function, connection, form
Related concepts: communication, cooperation, societies
Lines of inquiry:
 the structure of cities
 the function of systems
 interconnectedness of the systems within a city
Reading strategies
We teach a number of strategies that deal with a number
of genres. Some of these strategies include:
 analogy
 inferring
 main ideas
 determining importance
 skimming, scanning, self-questioning
 paraphrasing
 key words
Mathematics
Homework
P6 Parents as Partners
You make the difference!
*Pro-active
support
* Positive
relationships
*Openness
*Appreciating our
differences
*Celebrating our
differences
Avenues of Constructive Communication
•Homework Diary
•Weekly Home task sheet
•Newsletters home regularly
•Student-led conferences- three way conferencing
•Open House
•Notes in your child’s home task book and e-mail
•Being available
•A chat in the hallway