Who We Are

Central Idea:

Children need family Inquiry Into:

• the purpose of a family
• the diversity of family structures
• how families help meet children’s basic needs

Where We Are in Time and Place

Central Idea

We learn to better understand our present life through personal history Inquiry Into:

• the physical evolution
• connecting activities and objects to their age group

How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea:

Dance is used to express emotions and feelings Inquiry Into:

• different dance forms
• purpose and function of dance
• the connection between emotion and dance

How the World Works

Central Idea:

Seasons change in cycle. Inquiry Into:

• the effect of seasons on our environment
• how geography affects the seasons
• how living things adapt to seasonal change

How We Organize Ourselves

Central Idea:

School is part of our community Inquiry Into:

• purpose and function of school
• who is in our school community
• roles, rights and responsibilities as members of the school community

Sharing the Planet

Central Idea:

Some species become extinct Inquiry Into:

• endangered species
• causes of extinction
• consequences of losing species and our responsibility