Unit 1: Where We Are In Place And Time
Central Idea:
An inquiry into where we live in relation to the world.
Lines of Inquiry:
-identify a map and globe.
-explain where I live on the map.
-use a map to help myself get to where I need to go.
Concepts:
connection, reflection, function
An inquiry into where we live in relation to the world.
Lines of Inquiry:
-identify a map and globe.
-explain where I live on the map.
-use a map to help myself get to where I need to go.
Concepts:
connection, reflection, function
Unit 2: How The World Works
Central Idea:
An inquiry into and exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human made phenomena.
Lines of Inquiry:
-identify various types of severe weather.
-explain what you should do to be safe during various types of severe weather.
-explain that rocks are made up of minerals.
Concepts:
form, causation
An inquiry into and exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human made phenomena.
Lines of Inquiry:
-identify various types of severe weather.
-explain what you should do to be safe during various types of severe weather.
-explain that rocks are made up of minerals.
Concepts:
form, causation
Unit 3: How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea:
Diverse cultures contribute to a nation's heritage.
Lines of Inquiry:
-identify beliefs, customs, language, and music.
-identify cultural contributions by regions.
Concepts:
connection, form, perspective
Diverse cultures contribute to a nation's heritage.
Lines of Inquiry:
-identify beliefs, customs, language, and music.
-identify cultural contributions by regions.
Concepts:
connection, form, perspective
Unit 4: Who We Are
Central Idea:
Human beliefs and values shape government.
Lines of Inquiry:
-differences between rules and laws.
-roles of leaders
-importance of making and enforcing laws
-connection between rights and responsibilities to rules and laws.
Concepts:
function, connection, responsibility
Human beliefs and values shape government.
Lines of Inquiry:
-differences between rules and laws.
-roles of leaders
-importance of making and enforcing laws
-connection between rights and responsibilities to rules and laws.
Concepts:
function, connection, responsibility
Unit 5: How We Share the Planet
Central Idea:
Humans influence the environment of all living things.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into...
-biomes.
-interdependence of humans and animals.
-how location on a planet determines the biomes features.
-how climate, landforms, water sources, and natural resources affect plant and animal survival.
Concepts:
form, change, responsibility
Humans influence the environment of all living things.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into...
-biomes.
-interdependence of humans and animals.
-how location on a planet determines the biomes features.
-how climate, landforms, water sources, and natural resources affect plant and animal survival.
Concepts:
form, change, responsibility
Unit 6:
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