Where We Are In Time and Place

An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

Celebrations
Central Idea - Celebrations reect traditions and heritage of culture An inquiry into: reasons people celebrate how people celebrate how celebrations are alike and different
original by Elizabeth

How We Share the Planet

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share nite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conict resolution.

Earths Treasures
Central Idea - We use, enjoy, and care for our earths natural resources. An inquiry into: identifying earths resources ways earths resources change human interactions with natures resources
original by Elizabeth

How the World Works

An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientic principles; the impact of scientic and technological advances on society and on the environment.

From Seed to Me
Central Idea - Plants are grown to provide for human needs An inquiry into: the functions of plant parts plant life cycles ways people depend on plants
original by Elizabeth

Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

Citizenship
Central Idea - Our environment is structures to keep us safe and allow us to do our work An inquiry into: the rules good citizens follow the consequences for not following the rules our responsibility to others

original by Elizabeth

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.

Workers
Central Idea - Workers use different skills to help organize and maintain a community. An inquiry into: reasons people work community helpers assist us communities are organized
original by Elizabeth

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 reect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Once Upon a Time...

Central Idea - Fairy tales are a way for us to explore the world around us. An inquiry into: elements of a fairy tale consequences of characters actions different points of view

original by Elizabeth