How the World Works
Start Date: 10/15/2018
End Date: 11/28/2018
Theme:
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) the human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Central Idea:
Living things are part of our environment
Lines of Inquiry:
- Types of plants
- Materials that come from foliage
- How living things and people
Key Concepts:
Form, Change, Connection
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Communication Skills:
Speaking, Listening, Nonverbal
Thinking Skills:
Analysis, Synthesis
Learner Profile:
Knowledgeable, Thinker, Caring
Supporting Attitudes:
Respect
Single Subject Collaboration:
Chinese World Language
Music
Art (deep collaboration)
P.E.
Collaborate all year in each unit.
Who We Are
Start Date: 9/4/2018
End Date: 10/12/2018
Theme:
An inquiry into the nature of self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships include families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
Central Idea:
All people are unique.
Lines of Inquiry:
- What makes us special
- What it means to be part of a group
- Different responsibilities at home, school and community.
Key Concepts:
Form, Function, Responsibility
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Social Skills:
Respect, Cooperation
Self-Management Skills:
Organization, Spatial Awareness, Gross/fine motor
Communication Skills:
Listening, Speaking, Nonverbal
Learner Profile:
Open-minded, Caring, Principled, Communicator
Supporting Attitudes:
Tolerance, Respect, Independence, Appreciation
Single Subject Collaboration:
Chinese World Language
Music
Art
P.E. (deep collaboration)
Collaborate all year in each unit.
Where We Are In Place & Time
Theme:
An inquiry into the orientation in place and time, the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations from local and global perspectives.
How We Organize Ourselves
Theme:
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Sharing the Planet
Start Date: 1/21/2019
End Date: 3/1/2019
Theme:
An inquiry into the rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Central Idea:
Excess affects our community.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Kinds of waste created.
- Consequences of waste
- Responsible use of waste.
Key Concepts:
Form, Causation, Responsibility
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Research Skills:
Asking questions, Collecting data, Recording data, Organizing data
Social Skills:
Accepting responsibility
Self-management Skills:
Informed choices
Learner Profile:
Balanced, open-minded, risk-taker
Supporting Attitudes:
Creativity, Appreciation
Single Subject Collaboration:
Chinese World Language
Music
Art (deep collaboration)
P.E.
Collaborate all year in each unit.
How We Express Ourselves
Start Date: 8/31/2018
End Date: 5/24/2019
Theme:
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Central Idea:
We play to learn about people and our world.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Building knowledge of our world through play.
- Using games and toys to express ideas and feelings.
- Showing creativity and cooperation in play with everyday materials.
- Respecting others and materials through play.
Key Concepts:
Form, Function, Perspective, Reflection, Connection
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Social Skills:
Respecting Others, Cooperating
Communication Skills:
Listening, Speaking
Learner Profile:
Reflective, Communicator
Supporting Attitudes:
Independence, Respect
Single Subject Collaboration:
Chinese World Language
Music (deep collaboration)
Art
P.E.