Who We Are
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Central Idea:
Human bodies are comprised of systems. Inquiry Into:
- the different body systems
- how body systems function
- how to maintain healthy systems
- how bodies change over time
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Where We Are in Time and Place
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Central Idea:
People migrate within our world Inquiry Into:
- how people migrate
- what compels people to migrate
- the effects migration have on regions, societies and culture
- patterns of migration
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How We Express Ourselves
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Central Idea:
Visual Art is created and expressed in many ways Inquiry Into:
- the elements of art
- ways people use art to preserve and transmit culture
- various ways artists create art
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How the World Works
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Central Idea:
People use simple machines Inquiry Into:
- the principles of simple machines
- the principle of forces
- how simple machines affect human quality of life
- how simple machines have evolved over time
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How We Organize Ourselves
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Central Idea:
Humans organize themselves into various levels of government Inquiry Into:
- what levels of government exist and the roles they play
- how people become elected
- responsibilities of elected officials
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Sharing the Planet
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Central Idea:
Some natural resources are finite Inquiry Into:
- renewable and non-renewable resources
- the roles natural resources play in our daily lives
- ways humans conserve natural resources
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