5th Grade Designing And Building Passages

Investigate the diverse applications of the tumbling block pattern in fields such as architecture, textile, and graphic design. Understand how this pattern enhances visual appeal and functional aesthetics. Gain insights into its practical uses in creating optical illusions and interlocking structures.

Understand the calculation of a rectangular prism's volume through the multiplication of its length, width, and height, emphasizing the importance of unit consistency. Achieve proficiency in applying these volume calculations to practical scenarios in architecture and engineering.

Investigate the extraordinary resilience of tardigrades, emphasizing their capability to endure extreme radiation, temperatures, and the vacuum of space through cryptobiosis. Learners will gain insights into the biological adaptations of tardigrades and explore potential applications for human advantage, such as bioengineering plants for space exploration.

Investigate how robots aid students with unique needs through engaging narratives and inquiries. Learners cultivate abilities in text analysis and interpretation of graphical data, deepening their understanding of how technology enhances educational settings.

Explore Katherine Johnson's significant contributions to NASA's space exploration, highlighting her achievements and pivotal role in key missions. Gain insights into her pioneering work, appreciate the importance of mathematical precision in space flight, and be inspired by her perseverance that broke racial and gender barriers in segregated America.

Explore visual programming concepts through essential elements such as variables and events that drive interactive projects. Develop critical thinking and creativity by building engaging stories, games, and animations using these fundamental skills.

Examine the allocation of government funds and the significance of innovation in technology and science. Develop an understanding of these factors' impact on national strength and prosperity. Gain skills to evaluate the role of innovation in maintaining a country's global leadership.

Explore Adidas' efforts to help high schools transition away from Native American mascots, analyzing the company's involvement in cultural advocacy. Understand the implications of changing mascots and the promotion of inclusivity, while gaining insights into corporate responsibility and social change within educational contexts.

Explore the concepts of area and perimeter through clear definitions, formulas, and real-life applications involving various geometric shapes such as triangles, squares, and rectangles. Learners will gain skills in calculating these measurements, applying them in practical contexts like architecture and mapping, and distinguishing between different units of measurement.

Key areas of study include chemical reactions, equilibrium constants, and acid-base interactions. A thorough understanding of dynamic equilibrium and the pH scale will be developed, with applications to real-world situations and problem-solving exercises.

Explore the animation process by examining the steps from story conceptualization to creating characters and environments, culminating in special effects for a broadcast-ready animation. This learning journey enhances understanding of character development and world-building in cartoons.

Explore New England's geography and historical significance by examining state locations, regional industries, and key historical figures and events. Develop a comprehensive understanding of New England's geographic layout while gaining insights into its development as a pivotal American region.