| Unit Title | Are You My Mother? | Home on the Range | Art is Long, Life is Short | Kids in Business | Plugged In | It All Depends... |
| Central Idea | Genetic traits determine an organism's form and function | Environment and culture determine types of shelter. | People record and express their feelings, beliefs, and values through fine arts and literature | The exchange of goods and services drive economic systems | Technology facilitates the exchange of ideas and information | Survival depends on the delicate balance of organisms and their environment |