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ES Grade 5: WWA

CENTRAL IDEA

The changes people experience at different stages of their lives

affect their evolving sense of self.

Lines of Inquiry

The physical and emotional changes during puberty
How positive relationships contribute to our well-being
How identity is constructed, expressed and perceived
Our responsibility for a better and more sustainable future

Central Idea

RESEARCH DATABASES

Britannica

PODCAST

When should you stop being friends with someone?
Here's a question from Short & Curly listener Harvey: "Is it OK to hang out with your friends if they're being mean to other people?" Difficult, right? Have you been in a tricky situation like this? What's the best thing to do and why?

WEBSITES

Gender Terminology
Gender Terminology: Discussion Guide
Boys and Puberty
A lot of changes happen as you grow up, especially as you reach puberty (say: PYOO-bur-tee), the name for the time when your body begins to develop and change.
Girls and Puberty
Girls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty. When will my breasts grow? What's the "normal" age to get your first period? Watch this video and find out!

EPIC Books

Read Capstone Interactive Books

Capstone Interactive is available 24/7. Click on the book cover to read or listen to the book.

Read EPIC Books

During school hours, students can click on any book cover. Enter the CLASS CODE hbd2871 and choose GUEST.

VIDEOS

Teacher & Parent Resources

Identity & Community: An Introduction to 6th Grade Social Studies

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