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Sharing The
Planet
GRADE 5
APRIL 29th 7th June~
Central IdeaActions can support or deny access to rights and
opportunities
Lines of InquiryStudents will inquire into:• Circumstances that determine an
individual’s access to opportunities• The rights of children around the world• How actions can change access to
opportunities
ConceptsCausation
Why is it that our opportunities differ?
ResponsibilityHow can I take responsibility for ensuring i take on opportunities?
Enduring Understanding
Students will work towards
gaining an understanding of
how different
circumstances determine
access to opportunities and
how actions can make a
difference
VocabularyCircumstance RightAction SupportJustice OpportunityDifference EqualityPrivilege Integrity
Self management SkillsInformed choices
By inquiring into what informed
choices are students will be better
equipped to take an appropriate
course of action in terms of making a
difference and utilizing the
opportunities they are presented with. Attributes CaringStudents will work towards showing sensitivity
towards the needs and feelings of others, which will
lead to a personal commitment to action
PrincipledStudents will be developing a sound grasp of moral
reasoning, acting with integrity, honesty and a
sense of fairness and justice
DID YOU KNOW?
1 billion children worldwide are
living in poverty. According to
UNICEF, 22,000 children die
each day due to poverty.{ }
{ }11% of the global population or
783 million people are still without
access to drinking water
Approximately 100,000 people
live in cage homes in Hong Kong{ }
AppreciationStudents will develop appreciation of the
wonder and beauty of the world and its
people then begin to take action in
supporting it.
RespectBy being conscious of respecting themselves,
others and the world around them students will
begin to make a difference and show respect
for those in less privileged circumstances
Attitudes