5-6 Years: Sr. KG
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.
Central Idea - Awareness of our characteristics abilities and interests informs our learning and development
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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.
Central Idea - Awareness of our characteristics abilities and interests informs our learning and development
Key concepts:
- Form (similarities, difference)
- Perspective (subjectivity)
- Reflection (behavior)
Lines of inquiry:
- Physical, social and emotional characteristics
- Similarities and differences between ourselves and others
- Personal abilities and interests
Where we are in place and time
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.
Central Idea - Homes reflect cultural influences and local conditions.
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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.
Central Idea - Homes reflect cultural influences and local conditions.
Key concepts:
- Form (structure)
- Connection (interdependence)
- Perspective
Lines of inquiry:
- What constitutes a home
- How homes reflect family values
- How homes reflect local culture
- Factors that determine where people live
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; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Central Idea - Celebrations and traditions are expressions of shared beliefs and values.
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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; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Central Idea - Celebrations and traditions are expressions of shared beliefs and values.
Key concepts:
- Form (structure, similarities, differences)
- Connection (relationship)
- Perspective (beliefs, prejudice, opinions)
Lines of inquiry:
- Why people celebrate
- Features of traditions and celebrations
- Symbolic representations of celebrations and traditions
- What meaning people assign to celebrations and traditions
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 scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Central Idea - All living things go through a process of change.
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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 scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Central Idea - All living things go through a process of change.
Key concepts:
- Causation (sequences, pattern)
- Change (growth, cycle, sequences, transformation)
- Connection (interdependence, homeostasis)
Lines of inquiry:
- Patterns of growth
- How living things change over their lifetime
- Factors that can influence life cycles
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 - Communities make efforts to create transportation systems that meet their needs.
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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 - Communities make efforts to create transportation systems that meet their needs.
Key concepts:
- Form (Structure)
- Function (communication, role, patterns, system)
- Change (impact)
Lines of inquiry:
- Features of transportation systems.
- Decisions involved in using transportation
- How systems of transportation respond to changing needs