Grade 6
UNIT OVERVIEW
Essential Question:How do interconnected systems—natural and human—support our ability to flourish?
Day | Focus | Descriptive Learning Objective |
1 | Earth Systems | Analyze how Earth’s systems interact and support human well-being |
2 | Environment & Mental Health | Evaluate how nature influences emotional regulation |
3 | Identity & Self-Acceptance | Identify personal strengths and roles within systems |
4 | Relationships & Community | Practice empathy, collaboration, and dialogue |
5 | Stewardship & Purpose | Design a meaningful action project that supports flourishing |
Contents:
Descriptive Unit Overview that include Focus and Learning Objectives.
Anchor Story.
Five days of Lesson Plans that are scaffolded and structured for success.
Time allotment approximations.
Aligned Academic Standards and skills and SEL objectives.
Daily Video Hooks
Focused Content Vocabulary and Academic Vocabulary with definitions.
Criteria for Success.
Quick access to online visuals and graphic organizers with embedded links to resources.
Instructional Strategies and Interactive Activities.
Detailed Rubrics for easy grading.
Differentiation Resources: SPED, EL, and GT with embedded links to resources.
Closure and Reflection.