How the World Works
Start Date: 10/15/2018
End Date: 11/16/2018
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:
 Understanding relationships helps you make useful predictions about the world around you.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Types of forces and characteristics
- How relationships between forces change
- Patterns between forces and motion
Key Concepts:
Function, Change, Connection
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Research, Social
Learner Profile:
Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Thinker
Supporting Attitudes:
Creativity, Cooperation
Single Subject Collaboration:
Spanish World Language
Music
Art
Personal Social PE
Who We Are
Start Date: 1/21/2019
End Date: 3/1/2019
Theme:
An inquiry into the nature of the 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:
Conflict shapes and alters the physical and social world.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Problems that lead to conflict and war
- How war and conflict affect physical boundaries
- How conflict alters societies
Key Concepts:
Function, Causation, Change
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Research, Thinking, Social
Learner Profile:
Thinker, Knowledgeable
Supporting Attitudes:
Respect, Tolerance, Empathy
Single Subject Collaboration:
Spanish World Language
Music
Art
Personal Social P.E. (deep collaboration)
Where We Are in Time & Place
Start Date: 11/26/2018
End Date: 1/18/2019
Theme:
An inquiry into orientation in place and time, personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea:
Humans explore for different reasons.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Reasons people migrate.
- Consequences of exploration.
- Exploration leads to unexpected benefits and new discoveries.
Key Concepts:
Causation, Change, Connection
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Research
Learner Profile:
Open-Minded, Risk-taker, Inquirer
Supporting Attitudes:
Curiosity, Confidence, Commitment
Single Subject Collaboration:
Spanish World Language (deep collaboration)
Music
Art
Personal Social P.E.
How We Organize Ourselves
Start Date: 9/4/2018
End Date: 10/12/2018
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.
Central Idea:
Humans create organizational systems.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Systems humans use to organize themselves.
- Purpose of systems
- Application of systems locally and globally
Key Concepts:
Form, Causation, Responsibilty
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Thinking, Communication
Learner Profile:
Inquirer, Communication
Supporting Attitudes:
Cooperation, Curiosity
Single Subject Collaboration:
Spanish World Language
Music
Art
Personal Social P.E.
Sharing the Planet
Start Date: 3/4/2019
End Date: 4/12/2019
Theme:
An inquiry into 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:
Shared resources link the planet and its people.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Harmful pollutants locally and globally
- Reasons for ineffective and effective conservation.
- Responsible use of renewable and nonrenewable resources
Key Concepts:
Causation, Perspective, Responsibility
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Social, Communication
Learner Profile:
Inquirer, Reflective, Caring
Supporting Attitudes:
Appreciation, Cooperation
Single Subject Collaboration:
Spanish World Language
Music
Art (deep collaboration)
Personal Social P.E.
How We Express Ourselves
Start Date: 4/15/2019
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:
People have differing opinions, ideas, and customs and express themselves in unique and creative ways.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Different cultures value different traditions.
- Cultures express themselves through various means: clothing, food, rituals, music, dance, and traditional stories.
- Responsibility to preserve unique cultures and traditions
Key Concepts:
Perspective, Function, Causation
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Social, Communication, Self-Management
Single Subject Collaboration:
Spanish World Language
Music (deep collaboration)
Art
Personal Social P.E.