BALANCE CYCLE 5

Focus Questions

How do we balance?

Literature

The Giver
Ender’s Game

Writing

Letter for social change
Analysis of a poem
Graduation speeches and tributes

Language Arts

Daily Grammar Practice, Daily Reading Practice, Giggles in the Middle – daily editing and GUM, Vocabulary Workshop- Sadlier-Oxford, Latin/Greek word roots study

Natural World: Guiding Questions

How can we balance the use of fossil fuels with other forms of energy and the advancement of technology with nature?

Social World: Guiding Question

What are the social problems that occur in the world and how can we make a difference?

Math

fundamentals, pre-algebra, algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, data analysis, measurement

Personal World and Health

Reflection and contributions, belonging, friendships