Thematic Unit: "Getting There"
This thematic unit will focus on transportation -- why and when it's necessary, existing and potential methods, systems involved, and the reasons for transportation decisions in different types/purposes of transport. The "big picture" for this unit is really tied to an understanding of systems. Transportation is a system involving movement of people and goods, working within other important systems of economy and habitation.
Target Demographic:
Elementary students in a rural/agricultural community.
Aged 10-12 years old
50% male / 50% female
73% Hispanic / Latino; 26% Caucasian; 1% other
65% free/reduced lunches
Essential Questions:
Target Demographic:
Elementary students in a rural/agricultural community.
Aged 10-12 years old
50% male / 50% female
73% Hispanic / Latino; 26% Caucasian; 1% other
65% free/reduced lunches
Essential Questions:
- What types of things need to be transported? Why?
- How do the transportation needs of today compare to the past? Are these needs being met in the same or different ways?
- Will transportation of the future be different? Why?
- What scientific principles affect transportation the most?
- What math operations and concepts are important in transportation?
- How does geography affect transportation?
- Which is more important: transportation machines or transportation systems?
