Preston Hollow IB Patriots
April-Volume 1
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Sharing The Planet
Lines of Inquiry:
We will inquire about animals and environments through the lens of a zoologist, entomologist, oceanographer, and paleontologist.
We will inquire about the interdependence of creatures within different environments.
We will inquire about connections between the physical characteristics and behaviors of creatures and their habitats.
Key Concepts: Form, Function, Causation
Sharing The Planet
Lines of Inquiry:
- An inquiry into the needs of living things.
- An inquiry into the life cycles of living things.
- An inquiry into how our choices affect living things.
Key Concepts: Responsibility and reflection
Sharing The Planet
Lines of Inquiry:
- An inquiry into reducing, reusing,and recycling
- An inquiry into comparing how different organisms use the Earth’s resources
- An inquiry into proactive ways to change the environment to help endangered animals
Key Concepts: Connection, perspective, causation
Where We Are in Place and Time
Lines of Inquiry:
- An inquiry into human explorations and discoveries
- An inquiry into progress and changes in the world
- An inquiry into the inspiration of discovery
Key Concept: Change, Perspective, Reflection
How The World Works
Lines of Inquiry:
Ecosystems around the world
Organisms adapt to their environment
Describe a food chain
Humans affect food chains/environments
Key Concept: Change, Connection, Responsibility
How The World Works
Lines of Inquiry:
Scientific and technological advances affect the world around us.
Scientific and technological advances change the way humans interact.
Advances create economies of scale and influence culture.
Key Concept: Form, Function, Causation
Who We Are
Central Idea: Decisions made by individuals, communities, and governments can have far reaching effects
Lines of Inquiry:
Inquiry into historical events that have caused a permanent effect on society
Inquiry into Literature that may reflect and influence the beliefs and values from one generation to the next
Inquiry into current events of political views now and the impact these might have tomorrow
Key Concept: Change, Causation, Perspective
5th Grade Exhibition Night
Upcoming Events
Campus Tour
Two Way Dual
Report Cards
Spring Carnival
When: April 26, 2019
Where: Playground area
Time: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Cost: 50 cents per ticket
Field Day
Time : 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Talent Show
When: May 23, 2019
Where: Preston Hollow Auditorium
Time: 6:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per person
Araceli Hernandez IB Coordinator
Email: arahernandez@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/prestonhollow
Location: 6423 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-794-8525