Unit 1: Aquabodies

 

Unit summary:

In this unit students will learn about the water content of their body and calculate the water content of common foods. They will also learn to appreciate the importance of hydration and hydration as it relates to diet through the performance of an experiment.

• In terms of language:

  • Students will learn how to integrate scientific information into their written work, identify a main idea and supporting details, use imperatives and articles, and how to support a statement.

• In terms of content (science):

  • Students will learn specialized vocabulary and how to integrate new science terms into writing assignments and projects; they will also perform a science experiment.

• In terms of culture:

  • Students will develop and exchange ideas with international counterparts via a video project.