Materials and
Resources

Investigations
and Other
Activities

Assessment

Reflections

Tech-Know-Build

Curriculum Objectives

Language Arts	Mathematics	Social Studies	Science	Technology

Language Arts

6.1.4      Understand unknown words in informational text by using word, sentence, and
paragraph clues to determine meaning. 
6.2.4      Clarify an understanding of texts by creating outlines, notes, diagrams, summaries,
and reports to understand informational text about the unit theme 
6.3.3     Analyze the influence of the setting on the problem and its resolution 
6.4.1      Discuss ideas for writing, keep a list or notebook of ideas and use graphic organizers
for planning 
6.4.3     Write informational pieces of several paragraphs 
6.4.8     Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning and clarity 
6.4.9     Edit and proofreading one’s own writing, as well as that of others, using an editing
checklist or set of rules, with specific examples of corrections of frequent errors
6.6.1      Use simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences 
6.6.3     Use commas before the conjunction in compound sentences 
6.6.4     Use correct capitalization 
6.7.14    Deliver presentations on problems and solutions that: 

Technology Standards

1.   Apply strategies for identifying and solving routine hardware and software problems that
occur during everyday use. (1) 
2.  Demonstrate knowledge of current changes in information technologies and the effect
those changes have on the workplace and society. (2) 
3.  Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology, and discuss
consequences of misuse. (2) 
4.  Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing
calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research. (3, 5) 
5.  Apply productivity/multimedia tools and peripherals to support personal productivity,
group collaboration, and learning throughout the curriculum. (3, 6) 
6.   Design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., Web pages, videotapes) using
technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts to audiences
inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5, 6) 
7.   Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative
tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and to develop
solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the 
classroom. (4, 5) 
8.   Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of
tasks and solve problems. (5, 6) 
9.   Demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and
connectivity, and of practical applications to learning and problem solving. (1, 6) 
10.  Research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and
bias of electronic information sources concerning real-world problems. (2, 5, 6) 

Science

STANDARD 1:  UNIFYING CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES

1.1 UNIFYING THEMES

Types and levels of organization
Evidence consists of data and observations
Use of models
Tools for measurement

STANDARD 2:  SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
2.1 ABILITIES
Questions answered through investigation
Appropriate tools
Description, explanations, predictions
Evidence
Alternative explanations
Use of mathematics
Communication of scientific procedures

UNDERSTANDING
Investigations based on current knowledge
Explanations from observations
New science revises older views
Different questions; different experiment
Skepticism
Use of mathematics

STANDARD 4:  LIFE SCIENCE
4.1 REGULATION AND BEHAVIOR
4.2 POPULATION AND ECOSYSTEM
4.3 DIVERSITY AND ADAPTION ORGANISM

Basic need of all life
Types of adaptations
Impact of environmental change

STANDARD 6:  SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

6.1 ABILITIES
Identify needs
Criteria for need depend on culture, beliefs
Criteria for comparing proposals
Communicate ideas
Measurement:  accurate

e methods
Suitability to user
Suggest and modify products

6.2 UNDERSTANDING
Scientific inquiry and technological design
Scientists and engineers
Risks of technological solutions
Science drives technology
Technology essential to science

STANDARD 7:  SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES

7.1 HEALTH, POPULATION, RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENTS
Hazards exist
Personal choices:  health risks
Overpopulation
Conservation, recycling
Types of pollution

7.2 NATURAL HAZARDS, RISKS, AND BENEFITS 
Processes of earth system cause hazards
Human activities induce hazards
Nature of risks
Sources of risks
Risks and benefits

7.3 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
Science influences social perspective 
Societal challenges raise questions
Technology influences society
Contributions from many
Career options
Unanswered challenges beyond science

MATH STANDARDS

As students progress through the problem-based unit we anticipate a variety of questions will naturally arise. 

Many of the objectives listed below are based on these anticipated questions.  Once students ask a question, then the teachers can model solutions to that question using manipulatives if necessary. 
 

STANDARD 1:  COMMUNICATION

1.1 ORAL, WRITTEN, AND SYMBOLIC
*Use oral and written communication to explain problem-solving
*Explain and Justify solutions
*Translate mathematical language into appropriate symbols and vice-versa

STANDARD 2: REASONING SKILLS

2.1 INDUCTIVE AND DEDUCTIVE THINKING
*Identify strategies for problem solving
*Identify missing information
*Use manipulatives to represent three dimensional objects
*Utilize diagrams to aid in problem-solving

STANDARD 3:  CONNECTIONS

3.1 RELATIONSHIPS

Recognize among and within mathematical topics
Recognize in other disciplines
Use mathematics to describe the physical world
Utilize technology to enhance understanding

STANDARD 4:  PROBLEM SOLVING

4.1 STRATEGIES
Develop and apply a variety of strategies
Verify and interpret results using logical reasoning
Formulate problems from real world situations

STANDARD 5: PLACE VALUE

5.1 UNDERSTANDING DIGIT POSITIONING

Read and write whole numbers and decimals in word, numerical, and expanded form and in scientific notation
Convert decimals to fractions to percents and vice versa
Sequentially order rational numbers
Round a number to any specified place
 

STANDARD 6:  REAL NUMBER SENSE

6.1 FRACTIONS, DECIMALS, PERCENTS, AND INTEGERS

Compare rational numbers
Identify equivalent fractions and decimals
Use manipulatives to explore percents
Apply concepts of LCM, GCF, and divisibility

STANDARD 7:  COMPUTATION AND ESTIMATION OF RATIONAL NUMBERS

7.1 COMPUTING NUMBERS REASONABLY

Use the four basic operations to solve a problem within the set of rational numbers
Determine reasonableness of an answer
Estimate problems involving rational numbers

Social Studies

Standard 1: Citizenship and Government

Standard 2: Historical Perspectives

Standard 3: Geographic Relationships

Standard 4: Economics

Standard 5: World Cultures

Standard 6: Individuals and Society

Standard 7: Current Events

Standard 8: Inquiry Skills

Standard 9: Civil Ideals and Practices
 
 
 

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