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Unit 4
One of a Kind
Week 3
EXPAND THE CONCEPT
When is it valuable to have unique interests?

TIME FOR Science
Rocks in His Head
EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK
What does it mean to be unique?
CONCEPT QUESTION
How can being unique sometimes make a person lonely?
Week 1
Why do nature's record holders fascinate us?
Week 2
CONNECT THE CONCEPT
 Build Background
forged, mentor, ornamental
Concept Vocabulary Web
 Science Content
Earth Minerals, Careers in Science, Observing Patterns
 Writing
Memoir
 Internet Inquiry
Rocks and Minerals
When is it valuable to have unique interests?
Week 3
How might it feel to be the first to do something?
Week 4
Why might an eagle act like a chicken?
Week 5