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Humanities Units we will be studying this year:
PARTY TIME! - 5th Grade, Semester 1
In this mini unit developed by the State Bar of Texas, students will explore
the process behind the election of the President of the United States. Using
humor, metaphor, and cooperative simulation, students will analyze key
political terms, the importance of citizens participating in the political
process, and the benefits and drawbacks of the Electoral College.
Concepts – Politics, Citizenship, Cooperation, Goals
Themes – Political terminology, political process, organization and
functions
of political parties, right to vote, Electoral College
Overall Objective – Students use problem-solving and decision-making skills
to simulate the organization and function of U. S. political parties.
UNITED NATIONS - 6th Grade, Semester 1
This unit--integrating social studies, language arts and geography
curriculum--is intended to provide a “big picture” of today’s world, the
problems it faces, and the global organization that strives to improve
conditions for the entire world. The unit explores not only the structure
and purposes of the UN, but the relationship of complex governmental,
economic and religious structures. Students are engaged in learning about
specific member countries and their people and customs, as well as the
protocol and function of the UN and the long-term goals and missions of this
organization. By assuming various roles, the students and teacher recreate
the full United Nations and learn tools and ideas that can help create and
maintain worldwide peace and prosperity.
Concepts – World problems and solutions, Human rights
Themes – United Nations, leadership, politics, resources, competition,
cooperation, protocol, communication, religion, economics, government, war,
hunger, waste, disease, peace
Overall Objective – To transform the classroom, via simulation and
imagination, into a culturally, religiously and politically diverse place,
with each learner acting as the leader of a different nation and member of
the United Nations.
MILLENNIUM MOMENTS - 5th Grade, Semester 2
Twentieth century American history is relived through the exploration of
Twentieth Century events! Students pair up and research first-hand accounts
of exciting events and social trends from 1900–1975, then create
presentations to share information with peers.
Concepts – Modern history, man’s inhumanity to man, point of view, conflict,
research skills
Themes – Controversy, Crisis, disaster, inhumanity, resolution, peace,
compassion
Overall Objective – To expand students knowledge of the twentieth century
and
enhance student creativity.
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