5WorldWorks


 * 2008-2009, 2009-2010 **

Art 2009-2010: Students will examine the ways in which technology (specifically photography) has allowed us to explore and capture both the natural wonders of the universe and man-made wonders of the world. Students will look at the evolution (technological advances) of the camera and discuss ways in which modern day cameras have allowed us to explore these phenomena (underwater photography, cameras in space, cameras documenting microscopic organisms, slow-motion/time lapse camera settings that allow us to study natural objects and animals more closely). Students will use digital cameras to create "light paintings," exploring the ability to capture movement in a still frame while using a camera with an open shutter. They will also create a short claymation video, integrating the use of both digital photography and computer technology.

Students will examine some of the //man-made wonders// of the world through exploring architecture around the globe, including work from a variety of time periods and cultures. They will also look at several artists who have attempted to capture the awe of some of the world's //natural wonders//. Some examples include Thomas Moran and Ansel Adams. Students will also explore how changes in technology have led to changes in the arts when documenting these wonders, and discuss the evolution of the camera. Lastly, they will look at scientific photographers, and how, from the very large to the very small (a distant galaxy or an individual atom) these photographers capture images that reveal the natural world.

Music In music class we will study the way that: People use available materials to make musical instruments (the interaction between the natural world and human societies). People use scientific understanding to create musical instruments. People  use scientific and technological advances to create music, musical instruments, recordings of music, and special effects for music.

PEThe students will sing the "Profile Song" to develop the attributes of the learner profile while doing jumping jacks.The students will focus on the concept of responsibility in p.e. through participation in the running club. The students will take ownership of their progress by recording the number of laps they run during running club.

**Spanish** A fantastic example of man-made phenomenon can be found in Peru! The Nazca Lines! The drawings cover hundreds of miles and are so large that they were not discovered until airplanes began travelling over the area in the 1920's. Inspite of the large area each image covers, they are very precise and drawn to scale (form). The students will ponder how they could have accomplished this and the purpose behind the drawings (curiosity and appreciation). We will talk about how technology has allowed us to discover and examine these etchings. We will also talk about how difficult it is to preserve the drawings now that they have been discovered. We will consider what our responsibility is toward this phenomenal piece of history. (responsibility).

To support the central idea that human and natural phenomena exist in our world, we will take a look at La Alhambra in Spain. It is the most famous example of Moorish architecture and was a finalist in the New 7 Wonders of the World nominations. 2009-20010 : Students learn the ABCs of citing, as well as how to use @http://easybib.com/. They practice citing online resources using two databases and keywords of their choice. Students come to the library as needed for independent research. Many projects are displayed in the library. 2008-2009 : To get ready for the upcoming phenomenon research unit the students will learn about the fee-based online databases that are are preferred for initial searches (as opposed to Google). The website "Dog Island" is shown as an example of an unreliable website, as well as things to look for to know if the site is reliable. A citation lesson shows students how to give their resources credit. Students will come to the library as needed for independent research for their projects.