Unit 1: Who We Are
Central Idea:
How does who we are change through our interactions with the world around us?
Lines of Inquiry:
-I can relate who I am to how I observe the world.
-I can recognize how my feelings and emotions are affected by my experiences.
-I can discuss my roles and responsibilities to my family and my classmates.
Concepts:
perspective, change, connection
How does who we are change through our interactions with the world around us?
Lines of Inquiry:
-I can relate who I am to how I observe the world.
-I can recognize how my feelings and emotions are affected by my experiences.
-I can discuss my roles and responsibilities to my family and my classmates.
Concepts:
perspective, change, connection
Unit 2: How The World Works
Central Idea:
The world around us is always changing and we can observe these changes.
Lines of Inquiry:
-I can explore the world around me.
-I can identify states of matter.
-I can recall different traditions.
Concepts:
function, causation, change
The world around us is always changing and we can observe these changes.
Lines of Inquiry:
-I can explore the world around me.
-I can identify states of matter.
-I can recall different traditions.
Concepts:
function, causation, change
Unit 3: Where We Are In Place And Time
Central Idea:
Cultures differ around the world.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into...
-different cultures and traditions of the world.
-Earth's features and resources.
-people of different cultures.
Concepts:
connection, causation, perspective
Cultures differ around the world.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into...
-different cultures and traditions of the world.
-Earth's features and resources.
-people of different cultures.
Concepts:
connection, causation, perspective
Unit 4: How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea:
Our character traits and emotions impact how we express ourselves.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into...
-emotions
-appreciating others' emotions and values that may differ from ours
Concepts:
form, perspective, change
Our character traits and emotions impact how we express ourselves.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into...
-emotions
-appreciating others' emotions and values that may differ from ours
Concepts:
form, perspective, change
Unit 5: How We Organize Ourselves
Central Idea:
The Earth provides materials to meet the needs of living things.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into...
-natural resources.
-living and nonliving things.
-needs and wants.
Concepts:
responsibility, reflection
The Earth provides materials to meet the needs of living things.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into...
-natural resources.
-living and nonliving things.
-needs and wants.
Concepts:
responsibility, reflection
Unit 6: How We Share the Planet
Central Idea:
People have a responsibility to protect the planet and preserve its finite resources.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into...
-investigating plants and life cycles.
-correlating our actions
Concepts:
change, connection, function
People have a responsibility to protect the planet and preserve its finite resources.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into...
-investigating plants and life cycles.
-correlating our actions
Concepts:
change, connection, function