Who We Are

Central Idea:

People use their senses to discover themselves and their world Inquiry Into:

• what are the five senses
• how we use our five senses
• consequences of losing one or more of the 5 senses.

Where We Are in Time and Place

Central Idea:

Culture is transmitted from one culture to another Inquiry Into:

• who our ancestors are
• a comparison of life and culture between us and our grandparents (leisure, school, family, daily life)

How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea:

People express culture through drama Inquiry Into:

• role play
• different forms of dramatic expression
• how culture is expressed through drama

How the World Works

Central Idea:

All living things have a cycle to their life Inquiry Into:

• the different types of plants and animalsÕ life cycles
• the needs of living things

How We Organize Ourselves

Central Idea:

People work in our communities Inquiry Into:

• characteristics of a community
• different types of jobs within a community
• how communities function

Sharing the Planet

Central Idea:

Some people share their lives with animals Inquiry Into:

• the different types of animals people keep
• the reasons why people have animals
• the responsibilities of keeping animals