Who we are
What Do We Need?
- Central Idea
- All children have the same basic needs, but how those needs are met may look very different.
- An inquiry into
- Basic human needs
- Similarities and differences of how children´s needs are met
- Needs vs. wants
- Why children´s needs are not always met
Where we are in place and time
Personal Histories
- Central Idea
- Documenting personal histories allows us to reflect on and celebrate who we are and where we have come from.
- An inquiry into
- Ways of documenting personal history
- Personal change from birth to present
- Reflecting on past experiences
How we express ourselves
Let’s Celebrate!
- Central Idea
- All around the world different festivals and holidays are celebrated in different ways.
- An inquiry into
- Major festivals and holidays celebrated around the world
- Traditions
- How different cultures use their own traditions to celebrate special festivals
How the world works
Materials
- Central Idea
- Understanding the way materials behave and interact determines how people use them.
- An inquiry into
- Behavior and uses of materials
- Changing properties of materials
- Manipulation of materials for specific purposes
How we organize ourselves
Rules and Laws
- Central Idea
- Rules and laws are created in order to allow groups of people to function better.
- An inquiry into
- Rules
- Laws
- Responsibilities
- Fairness
Sharing the planet
The Rainforest
- Central Idea
- The rainforest is an environment which supports human, plant, and animal life, and is affected by human behavior.
- An inquiry into
- Different groups of people living in the rainforest
- Components of a rainforest
- The interdependence among the parts of the rainforest
- What will happen if the rainforest is destroyed.
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