Social Studies & Science...
A yearly look into our BIG Ideas
with internet links!

Term #1
Sept. - Dec.

World Cultures with our Multicultural Canada (socials) & The Diversity of Life (science)

SOCIALS	SCIENCE
World cultures 1. Cultures for Kids 2. Unit 1 in our text "Cultural Quest" Canadian Multiculturalism 1. Unit 5&6 in our text "Culture Quest" 2. Canadian Multiculturalism	Diversity of Life 1. Diversity of Life 2. Kids Biology

Term #2
Dec. - April

Expressions of Culture and It's Influence (Socials) combined with Electricity (science)

SOCIALS	SCIENCE
Expression of Culture 1. Unit 4 in our text "Culture Quest" African cultures Influences/Elements of Culture PROJECT 1. Unit 3 in our text "Culture Quest" Middle Eastern countries Interactive map of the Middle East Israel China	Electricity Electricity Home-Made Playdough Circuits Power Safe: read thoroughly then do quizes Power Learning Kids Corner Boston Museum of Science The Fuse Box Quick-links to all sorts of fascinating sites "Our light bulb illuminated!" 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7

Term #3
April - June

Environmental & Global Issues (socials) with Space & Flight (science)

SOCIALS	SCIENCE
Environment 1. David Suzuki Foundation 2. YEH! Global Issues 1. United Nations Cyberschool bus 2. Time for Kids 3.Canadian International Development Agency	Space & Flight Space  ~  Flight NASA Size Comparison Beginners Guide to Thrust & Propulsion Canada & Aviation...It's History