Who We Are
8 weeks
Central idea
Relationships and patterns impact our lives
Key concepts
Perspective, Causation, Connection
Related concepts
Causation- change, Relationships, systems
Connection- culture, movement, values, sequences
Perspective- patterns, challenges, migration
Line of inquiry
1. Movement within systems affects everyday life
2. Institutions reflects collective principles
3. Migration infuses cultural norms into new locations
Where we are in place and time
5 weeks
Central idea
Natural conditions impact the development of communities
Key concepts
Change, Form, Connection, Causation
Related concepts
Causation- geography
Change- prediction, conservation
Connection- prediction, pattern
Form- Resources
Line of inquiry
1. The role of geography in the lives of a community
2. The influence of geography and climate on regional natural resources
3. Weather may cause change in an ecosystem
How We Express Ourselves
8 weeks
Central idea
Different Values and perspectives influence conflict.
Key concepts
Causation, Change, Perspective
Related concepts
Causation- cooperation, beliefs, leadership, values, progress
Change- relationship, conflict, equality, structure, diversity
Perspective- resources, values, growth, Environment, roles
Line of inquiry
1. Interdependent relations support growth and survival
2. Conflict may cause development and change
3. Roles and experiences define perspective
How the World Works
6 weeks
Central idea
Interdependency sustains survival in the natural world
Key concepts
Form, Function, Responsibility
Related concepts
N/A
Line of inquiry
1. Environments are defined by specific characteristics
2. Systems are composed of interacting and interdependent elements.
3. Action impacts environment
How We Organize Ourselves
6 weeks
Central idea
Living things drive change
Key concepts
Responsibility, Change, Function
Related concepts
Change- government, Survival, transformation
Function- system, organization, interdependence
Responsibility- structure, interaction
Line of inquiry
1. Roles and responsibility of living things influence interdependence
2. Interactions within systems lead to conflict
3. Living things need structure
Sharing the Planet
5 weeks
Central idea
Exploration drives discoveries
Key concepts
Causation, Form, Function
Related concepts
Causation- cooperation, conservation
Form- order, structure
Function- balance, Interactions
Line of inquiry
1. Structures create order
2. Limited resources can lead to conflict
3. Seasonal changes impact settlements