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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Unit 4
One of
a Kind
CONCEPT QUESTION
What does it
mean to be
unique?
Week 1
Expand the Concept
How can being unique sometimes
make a person lonely?
Time for SOCIAL STUDIES
Connect the Concept
Literature
Wings
Beauty and the Beast
Develop Language audition, flail, potential
Teach Content
 Consequences of Actions
Respect of Others
Good Citizenship
Equality and Fairness
Writing
 Poem
Internet Inquiry
 Child Prodigies
Week 2
Expand the Concept
Why do nature’s record holders
fascinate us?
TIME FOR Science
Connect the Concept
Literature
Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest
Great and Small
Develop Language
plunge, streamlined, weightlifters
Teach Content
 Weather
Order by Particular
Property
Landforms
Writing
 Describe a Setting
Internet Inquiry
 Record Holders
Week 3
Expand the Concept
When is it valuable to have
unique interests?
TIME FOR Science
Connect the Concept
Literature
Rocks in His Head
EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK
Develop Language forged, mentor,
ornamental
Teach Content
 Earth Minerals
Careers in Science
Observing Patterns
Writing
 Memoir
Internet Inquiry
 Rocks and Minerals
Week 5
Expand the Concept
Why might an eagle act
like a chicken?
TIME FOR Science
Connect the Concept
Literature
Fly, Eagle, Fly!
Purple Coyote
Develop Language coaxed, frightening,
nudged
Teach Content
 Inherited Characteristics
Instincts
Writing
 Writing for Tests
Internet Inquiry
 Animal Instincts
Week 4
Expand the Concept
How might it feel to be the first
to do something?
Time for SOCIAL STUDIES
Connect the Concept
Literature
America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
Women Athletes
Develop Language magnificent, propellers,
suspended
Teach Content
 Geography
Individuals Initiating
Change
Heroes
Writing
 Describe a Goal
Internet Inquiry
 Female Athletes