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Language Arts:
Conducting research and asking guiding
questions leads us to new discoveries.
Strong word choice can enhance out writing
and our interpretation of texts.
We can categorize the words we use into
Parts of Speech.
I can use inference and context clues to help
me comprehend new texts.
Poetry is a genre with specific elements
(verse, rhythm, meter)
Social Studies:
Different political systems vary in form of
organization and defining responsibilities within
levels of governments.
An appropriate system of governance
addresses citizens needs and wants
and protect their basic rights.
China's political system has changed
within the last century.
Citizens have the responsibilities of
monitoring, evaluating, and change actions
of their government.
a Little
Fact
There are millions of different types of
bacteria that are found almost everywhere
in the world. There is good and bad
bacteria.
Did you know? There is an estimated five
nonillion bacteria in the world. Thats
5,000,000,000,000,000,000,0,000,000,00
0,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
Grade 4
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal
histories; homes & journeys; discoveries, explorations and
migrations of humankind; the relationships between the
connectedness of individuals & civilizations: local global
perspectives.
Governments and scientists around the world must work
together to understand microbes and the positive and
negative effects that they can have on living things. A
well-organized and suitable form of governance is
necessary to fight epidemic and to develop preventions/
treatments for future breakout of diseases.
Science:
Microorganisms are tiny living things that is
everywhere around us.
While some microorganisms are beneficial to us,
some pathogens (viruses and bacteria) are
harmful that can cause diseases.
The human body has a variety of mechanisms to
combat diseases with the immune system being
the main defense.
Whats
Technology:
the BIG
Government and citizens are using online
IDEA? platforms as a medium for communication.
Technology helps scientists monitor and track
spread of viruses to prevent epidemic.
Governmental organizations use technology to
provide services and to educate citizens about
what they do.
ESLRs:
A good working immune system is necessary to
maintain vitality.
We use our intelligence to improve medical
technology and governance in combatting
epidemics.
Courageous citizens acts as monitors and
challenge the government to improve the livelihood
of its citizens.

I have an
Essential
Question
Goodies & Baddies
Good bacteria can be found in foods such
as yogurt and cheese, in the soil to help
plants grow and living on or inside our
bodies. They fight the bad
bacteria for us and mostly
live inside our digestive a Little
Fact
systems. Bad bacteria can
make us very sick and can
sometimes spread to other
people. It also attacks animals,
trees and plants. Bad
bacteria is responsible for
infections in sores and cuts
and food poisoning
At Home
Take time researching microbes
with you child. You can work with
your child to learn about
microbes that are good and bad
for living things.
Eat some microbes! In class we
will be exploring a variety of
foods that are filled with
microbes. Work with your child to
find and taste different ones.
Research specific microbes that
have created large problems for
people, communities, and
countries.
Language Arts:
How do I determine themes of the texts I read?
Why do we use visual aids in texts?
How can we develop and use guiding questions to help us
research a topic?
What are the different types of figurative language? How
can I use my knowledge of figurative language to help me
interpret poetry?
How do I use strong word choice to enhance my writing and
to help readers visualize?
What are the benefits of peer-editing?
How do I use varied pitches when speaking
Who is my audience?
Why is it important to ask a good question
How can I support my own ideas by using others' ideas?
Technology:
How can I find information about governmental organizations
on the computer?
How do these organizations use technology to better serve
the public?
How can we use technology to explore microbes?
How is social media technology changing the way we deal
with epidemics?
Science & Social Studies
How do countries organize their government differently?
Why do different counties structure their government in different
ways?
What happens to a society when it is without a functioning political
system or government?
How do citizens influence and involve in government actions?
How do citizens' roles change with China transforming from imperial
to one-state party rule government?
How can the government help protect people, animals, and
communities from harmful microorganisms?
What are different types of microorganisms and how are they
similar and different from each other?
How do pathogens enter our bodies and cause disease?
What would our environment be like without microorganisms?
Why and how do living things rely on one another, even when inside
of the human body?
How can we use our knowledge of microorganisms to help protect
people, animals, and communities?
How can our body serve as a defense system against bad
microbes?