Who We Are
5 weeks
Central idea
Decisions impact relationships
Key concepts
Responsibility, Change, Connection
Related concepts
English- connection, meaning, stories
Mathematics- classification, communication, exploration
Science and Technology- characteristics, developing, observations
Social Studies- citizenship , culture, school community
Line of inquiry
1. Connections between thoughts and actions
2. Contributions of citizens to their community
3. Contributions of a good citizen
Where we are in Place and Time
5 weeks
Central idea
Our past, present and future are connected.
Key concepts
Causation, Change, Perspective
Related concepts
N/A
Line of inquiry
1. Transformation occurs over time .
2. Innovations create change.
3. Change happens for many reasons
How We Express Ourselves
8 weeks
Central idea
Systems have meaning
Key concepts
Function, Form, Perspective
Related concepts
English- perspective, persuasion, self-expression
Science and Technology- beliefs, change, values
Social Studies- change, conflict, representation
Line of inquiry
1. Information communicated by symbols
2. Variations of traditions around the world
3. How symbols represent history, maps, and science
How the World Works
6 weeks
Central idea
The Natural World is constantly changing.
Key concepts
Connection, Causation, Change
Related concepts
Science and Technology- force, movement, patterns
Social Studies- differences, similarities
Line of inquiry
1. Movement causes change.
2. Interactions change the natural world
3. Location influences and impacts choices.
How We Organize Ourselves
6 weeks
Central idea
Citizens work together
Key concepts
Causation, Form, Perspective, Function
Related concepts
N/A
Line of inquiry
1. The function of producers and consumers
2. The choices people make with money
3. Forms of goods and services
Sharing the Planet
7 weeks
Central idea
Living things depend on natural resources.
Key concepts
Responsibility, Change, Connection
Related concepts
N/A
Line of inquiry
1. Animals and plants have roles in the ecosystem
2. The interdependence and balance among the living organisms in an ecosystem.
3. Humans have an influence on the natural world.