Science 5-8 Curriculum Map

CURRICULUM MAP


NJDOE Big Idea for Content Area:
Science is a way of thinking about and investigating the world in which we all live.



NJDOE Essential Question for Content Area:
How do science and technology influence each other?




NJDOE Enduring Understandings: -
Technology evolves at an ever accelerating pace based on the needs and wants of society, and is influenced by the cultural, political, and environmental values and constraints.




Teachers:_T Cooper-Singleton, D. Aguanno, V. Barbosa, D. Rodriguez_ ___  School:___Oliver Street________________

Theme/Topic:_________ _ From China’s Harvest to our Plate_____________  Content Area/s:____Sci Dept

Grade:  5-8_____       Timeframe:____________One month______________________



ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

CONTENT

SKILLS

ASSESSMENTS

RESOURCES
What's it really like in China?

Why is it important to study China?

How will the study of China affect my life?
CONCEPT:
In our global world, we must learn to respect and appreciate the significance of other cultures.


China’s culture
   People
   Food
   Geography
   Provinces
   Climate






NJCCCS with CPI’S

Research
Comprehend
Summarize
Paraphrase



Technology
Internet
Online resources

Ask each child to choose a province in China and follow the food process as it comes to our tables




Presentation of China’s food contributions to the world.







Our Chinese language teacher, Ms. Athena Rubino

















NJCCCS
5.2.8.A.3, 5.2.8.B.1,
5.4.8 A.1









Any questions
mgenovino@nps.k12.nj.us