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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Unit 6
Freedom
CONCEPT QUESTION
What does
it mean to
be free?
Week 1
Expand the Concept
What does the Statue of Liberty
mean to Americans?
Time for SOCIAL STUDIES
Connect the Concept
Literature
The Story of the Statue of Liberty
A Nation of Immigrants
Develop Language initials, patriotic,
recruiting
Teach Content
 History
Cultures: Symbols
Government History
Writing
 Taking Notes
Internet Inquiry
 Symbols of Freedom
Week 2
Expand the Concept
When might it be hard to
grant freedom?
Time for SOCIAL STUDIES
Connect the Concept
Literature
Happy Birthday Mr. Kang
Back to the Wild
Develop Language affectionate, collar,
territory
Teach Content
 Cultures
Community
Responsibility
Writing
 Outlining
Internet Inquiry
 Granting Freedom to
Animals
Week 3
Expand the Concept
Why is freedom of expression
important?
Time for SOCIAL STUDIES
Connect the Concept
Literature
Talking Walls: Art for the People
Nathaniel's Rap
Develop Language appreciates,
downhearted, pondered
Teach Content
 Freedom of Expression
Immigration
Murals as History
Writing
 Informational Paragraph
Internet Inquiry
 Freedom of Expression
Week 5
Expand the Concept
When are you free to follow
your dreams?
Time for SOCIAL STUDIES
Connect the Concept
Literature
Leading People to Freedom
LEADING PEOPLE TO FREEDOM
Develop Language discouraged, instruments, mellow
Teach Content
 Manufacturing
Cultures: Crafts
Changes
Writing
 Write Good Paragraphs
Internet Inquiry
 Following Your Dreams
Week 4
Expand the Concept
When can freedom be a problem?
TIME FOR Science
Connect the Concept
Literature
Two Bad Ants
Hiking Safety Tips
Develop Language encountered,
fascinated, guilty
Teach Content
 Life Cycles
Environments
Writing
 Writing About a Picture
Internet Inquiry
 Freedom