Mrs. Smith Grade One/Two Class !: Jan 21

Units of Inquiry

Unit 1

How We Organize Ourselves

Central Idea - Lifestyles of people in other countries may be similar and different from your own.

Lines of Inquiry -

-Physical characteristics that connect communities

-Relationships between communities around the world.

-Characteristics of communities around the world.

Unit 2

How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea - The media serves as a creative outlet through which we communicate our ideas

Lines of Inquiry -

-Forms of media

-Creating media

-Interpreting media messages

Unit 3

How the World Works

Central Idea - The properties of construction materials influence the design of buildings and structures.

Lines of Inquiry -

-Different building materials and their properties

-The structure of buildings and bridges

-The materials and shapes used in making different stable, weight bearing structures

Unit 4

Where We Are In Place and Time

Central Idea - Simples machines have helped shaped the world.

Lines of Inquiry -

-Social evolution of simple machines

-Simple machines and movement within societies past and present

-How humans have used simple machines in the environment

Unit 5

Who We Are

Central Idea - Families around the world recognize and celebrate cultural events through celebrations and traditions

Lines of Inquiry -

-Cultures of the local community

-Celebrations and traditions within cultures

-The contributions of cultures to the community

Unit 6

Sharing the Planet

Central Idea - Our personal choices affect the environment

Lines of Inquiry -

-Reduce waste, reusing, and recycling different materials

-Limited nature of the Earth's resources

-Personal choices that can help sustain the environment