Who We are
10 weeks
Central idea
Relationships help people
Key concepts
Causation, Connection, Perspective
Related concepts
Connection- family, Relationships
Perspective- culture
Line of inquiry
1. Similarities and differences among people
2. Family Make up
3. Family Traditions
How We Express Ourselves
10 weeks
Central idea
People express feelings in different ways.
Key concepts
Connection, Perspective, Form
Related concepts
Connection- expression
Form- Differences
Perspective- choice
Line of inquiry
1. Understanding people's feelings
2. Recognizing feelings in others
3. Ways to express feelings
How the World Works
9 weeks
Central idea
Seasonal changes impact people
Key concepts
Change, Connection, Form, Function
Related concepts
Change- adaptation, growth, transformation
Connection- usage
Form- Differences, Similarities
Line of inquiry
1. Seasonal changes in the environment
2. People adapt to the changing seasons
3. Outdoor activities change depending on the season
Sharing the Planet
10 weeks
Central idea
Recycling impacts communities
Key concepts
Causation, Change, Responsibility
Related concepts
Science and Technology- conservation, impact, transformation
Line of inquiry
1. Choices impact the environment
2. Recycling and reusing different materials
3. Ways people conserve natural resources