Why is teamwork important when people face a dangerous situation Why is teamwork important when people face a dangerous situation? How can teamwork help when faced with the difficulties of everyday life? How can teamwork help in a difficult situation? In this unit, you’ll explore how people from all walks of life work together in teams to meet challenges, some of which involve the ultimate challenge: survival. You’ll find out what it is like to be stranded in the icy seas of Antarctica, discover how people train to survive in space, learn how ordinary people can become heroes in times of need, and, a bit closer to home, find out how family members need to work together, whether playing an unexpectedly dangerous board game or going on a camping trip. When have you worked as a member of team? If you were facing danger, would you rather be alone or have others to rely on? C. Thomas, 5th Grade, Fairmont Charter School

Why is teamwork important when you go camping?

campsite pitching In Skunk Scout, teamwork among family members is again explored through fiction. Every aspect of camping, from choosing a campsite to pitching a tent, requires teamwork and cooperation, as an uncle and his two nephews, not the most experienced of campers, find out.

guaranteed Key Words Guaranteed means promised. Unit 4 ● Week 5 guaranteed Guaranteed means promised. What is a synonym of guaranteed?

supervise Key Words Supervise means to Unit 4 ● Week 5 supervise Supervise means to watch over and direct what is going on. How can a teacher supervise well?

frustrated Key Words Frustrated means to Unit 4 ● Week 5 frustrated Frustrated means to feel that you cannot do what you want to do. What kinds of situations have frustrated you?

coordination Key Words Coordination is Unit 4 ● Week 5 coordination Coordination is the working together, or interaction, of parts. When do you need good coordination?

ease Key Words Ease means to move slowly and carefully. Unit 4 ● Week 5 ease Ease means to move slowly and carefully. What is an antonym of ease?

scenery Key Words Unit 4 ● Week 5 Scenery is natural parts of a landscape that people like to see, such as mountains and trees. What kind of scenery do you think there is in the mountains?

bundle Key Words A bundle is a group of items held together. Unit 4 ● Week 5 bundle A bundle is a group of items held together. Have you ever gathered a bundle of flowers for someone?

fused Key Words Fused means blended or united. Unit 4 ● Week 5 fused Fused means blended or united. What causes things to become fused?

cannot make heads or tails out of Function Words & Phrases Unit 4 ● Week 5 cannot make heads or tails out of In English, we use “cannot make heads or tails out of” to describe something that is hard to do. Cannot make heads or tails out of means “not able to understand.”

find the silver lining Function Words & Phrases In English, we use Unit 4 ● Week 5 find the silver lining In English, we use “find the silver lining” when we encourage someone to be happy. Find the silver lining means “to look for the good or the best in a situation.”

the great outdoors Function Words & Phrases In English, we use Unit 4 ● Week 5 the great outdoors In English, we use “the great outdoors” to describe nature. The great outdoors means “outside, natural things.”

shoot past (to go by quickly) Function Words & Phrases Unit 4 ● Week 5 shoot past (to go by quickly) In English, we use “shoot past” to describe an action. Shoot past means “to go by very quickly.”

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 5 backseat

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 5 rear view mirror

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 5 exit sign

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 5 shoulder strap

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 5 freeway

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 5 driver’s seat

Vocabulary Words guaranteed supervise ease frustrated coordination fused scenery bundle