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
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.
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
Line of inquiry 1. Roles and responsibility of living things influence interdependence 2. Interactions within systems lead to conflict 3. Living things need structure
