Who We Are:
An inquiry into the nature of self; beliefs and values; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human
Central Idea:
Characteristics of heroes in various cultures throughout history help define individual beliefs
Lines of Inquiry:
Characteristics of a hero vs. being famous
Nobel Laureates and heroes (advocates) from various cultures
How heroes reflect beliefs
How the concept of democracy instills respect for human rights.
Where We Are in Place and Time:
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; exploration and migration; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea:
Ancient civilizations contribute to modern day societies and technologies.
Lines of Inquiry:
Time period, location, and similarities of ancient civilizations around the world
How inventions reflect the needs of people (past and present)
How We Express Ourselves:
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.
Central Idea:
Expression of ideas, priorities, emotions, and images are communicated through various forms of the written word.
Lines of Inquiry:
Forms of the written word
Poetry as an expression
Individual interpretation of poet's expression
How the World Works:
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world and human societies; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and the environment.
Central Idea:
Earth's materials can be broken down and combined for different purposes.
Lines of Inquiry:
The structure of the Earth
Ways Earth's materials can be broken down, including the rock cycle
Changes in Earth's materials make them usable for human activity.
How We Organize Ourselves:
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: Economic systems empower people to manage and organize themselves through the exchange of goods and services.
Lines of Inquiry:
History of money, including trading and bartering
Money management and short term/long-term financial goals
Producers and consumers and the exchange of goods and services
Sharing the Planet:
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolutions.
Central Idea:
Living things interconnect, adapt and change in predictable patterns.
Lines of Inquiry:
How plants and animals are interconnected through food chains.
How plants and animals change in life cycles.
How living things adapt to environment and meet needs.
The impact of human and environmental variables on living things.
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