We have embarked upon our 2nd IB Unit of Inquiry!
Where We Are in Place and Time.
This is an inquiry into the orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys' the discoveries, explorations, and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea
Groups of people change over time and interactions between groups are impacted by change and the world around them.
Lines of Inquiry:
- People change over time.
- People see their place in the world.
- People see their place in their family and community.
This unit is situated within the context of Early African History, European Explorations, and Indigenous peoples of America.
Mariachi Vargas- April 1
All students at Mitchell School will attend a concert by Mariachi Vargas, at Hill Auditorium at the University of Michigan. Please watch for a permission slip to come home soon. All children will need a sack lunch that day--sack lunches can be brought from home or ordered through the school cafeteria. I will take a count of sack lunches to be ordered closer to the date of the trip. If you would like to join your child on this trip please contact me. Our tickets are limited to two parents per classroom.
M-Step
Mitchell 5th graders will begin taking the M-Step assessment the week after Spring Break. We will be working in the classroom to familiarize ourselves with the kinds of questions students will be asked, as well as important test taking strategies, and tips for using technology within the assessment. If your child would like to practice at home there are resources linked below that have been provided by the Michigan Department of Education.
Online Practice for ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies
-Must use CHROME as your browser
Performance Task - Practice Items
-ELA (Grade 5 only this year) and Math sample items
Paper/Pencil Sample Items