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