Kerr Elementary

The interactions and outputs of a system change when its inputs, elements, or boundaries change.

2007-2008

AIM Concept Map

Ashley Weller

GT Specialist

Many systems are made up of smaller systems.

Systems can be productive or dysfunctional.

Over time, human systems adapt, change in priority, or are replaced.

REASONING PROCESSES CONCEPT GOALS PROCESS GOALS CONTENT GOAL RESEARCH UNITS

1. Purpose

2. Question at Issue

3. Points of View

4. Experience, Data and Evidence

5. Concepts and Ideas

6. Assumptions

7. Inferences

8. Implications and Consequences

9. Evaluation

10. Analysis

1. To analyze the concept of Systems as it relates to targeted generalizations.

2. To develop an understanding of structure, function and pattern as key elements of Systems.

3. To apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems

4. To monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving

5. To incorporate scientific skills through social studies curriculum

1. To develop reasoning and linguistic skills across core content areas through integrated studies.

2.To develop interpersonal and social group process skills.

3.To develop skills in historical and literary analysis and primary source interpretation.

4.To make and investigate mathematical conjectures

5.To develop and evaluate mathematical arguments

1. By understanding cultural, political, environmental and economic systems, students will be able to synthesize the complexity of interdependent Systems.

2.By integrating literary links, students will become more adept at communicating experiences and emotions to events that change the structure, function and pattern of Systems in their world.

3.Students will build mathematical and scientific knowledge through problem solving.

· Ancient China

· Ancient Greece

· Medieval Europe

· European Renaissance

· Colonial America

· American Revolution

· Civil War

· Decade of Tension

· Math Around Town