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Who We Are
Where We Are in Place and Time
How the World Works
Sharing the Planet
How We Organize Ourselves
How We Express Ourselves
Becoming Aware of Who We Are (2) Central Idea: Exploration of self and our role within the community Key Concepts: Connection, Perspective, Responsibility Lines of Inquiry: *Self management effects who we are *Relationships within families and communities *Roles within a community
Our Journey to Lands Near and Far (3) Central Idea: Explorations and journeys expose similarities/differences within civilizations. Key Concepts: Perspective, Change, Connection Lines of Inquiry: *Cultures can adapt to the changes in their lives *Individuals get along within their culture and how other cultures get along with each other *Exploring the traditions and customs of other cultures and their beliefs
TECHNOLOGY TALKS!(4) Central Idea: Scientific advances impact people. Key Concepts: Causation, Change, Connection Lines of Inquiry:
Every THING Counts!(6) Central Idea: Living things have structure and processes that help them survive in their environments. Key Concepts: Form, Function, Change Lines of Inquiry:
*How advancements in science and technology impact people *Technological advancements in communication, transportation, information, entertainment, daily life *Advances in technology change communities over time
*Patterns exist in animal and plant life. *The relationships between people, animals, and plants are dependent upon each other in ecosystems. *Plants and animals possess distinctive parts and physical characteristics that help them survive.
Play by the Rules (1) Central Idea: How rules, routines, leaders, and organization help us become successful in our daily lives Key Concepts: Function, Responsibility, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: *Rules keep people safe *Everyone has responsibilities *Choices dictate outcome
Express Yourself!!!(5) Central Idea: Everyone has a creative voice and can choose how they express themselves through drama, art, and writing. Key Concepts: Form, Perspective, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: *Ideas and inner voice can be expressed in a variety of ways, including poetry and art. *Enjoy and appreciate author’s point of view in various folktales and fables *Poetry and stories can be interpreted in different ways based on one’s personal experiences and connections
My Community and Me (1) Central Idea: Humans have rights and responsibilities to create and maintain functioning communities. Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Responsibility Lines of Inquiry: *Explore roles of individuals in families, schools, and communities *Responsible versus irresponsible actions impact a community *People have different jobs and responsibilities within a community
Be the Change You Wish to See (6) Central Idea: Individuals impact communities by acting on their beliefs and choosing to act in ways that exhibit good citizenship. Key Concepts: Connection, Responsibility, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: *Good citizens share common characteristics, such as the beliefs in justice, truthfulness, and equality. *Public officials and other individuals contribute to communities and help maintain the government structure. *Good citizens choose to act in ways that positively affect the world around them.
The Circle of Life (5) Central Idea: Organisms depend on each other and their environment. Key Concepts: Lines of Inquiry: *Things can be classified as living organisms and nonliving objects *Living organisms can be identified by specific characteristics *Nonliving objects can be identified by properties
Using Our Fair Share (3) Central Idea: The wasteful or unnecessary use of natural resources can limit their availability for other purposes. Key Concepts: Causation, Responsibility, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: *Water is a limited natural resource *Misuse of natural resources can affect our environment *We have a responsibility to limit the depletion of natural resources
Making Smart Choices (4) Central Idea: Communities are influenced by available resources when making decisions about wants and needs. Key Concepts: Connection, Causation, Function Lines of Inquiry: *Homes, schools, and communities have goods and services *Limited goods, services and resources force families to make choices to satisfy needs and wants when buying goods and services *People meet their needs and wants through the exchange of goods and services in a market
My Ideas Can Change the World (2) Central Idea: Individuals use different strategies to express their ideas in a variety of ways for different purposes which impact and improve society. Key Concepts: Function, Change, Perspective, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: * Ordinary people can be problem solvers and search for a better way to do things to improve society * Individuals use personal experiences in order to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively *Individuals use processes to express and justify ideas and understandings
20142015 K
1st
Who We Are
Where We Are in Place and Time
How the World Works
Sharing the Planet
How We Organize Ourselves
How We Express Ourselves
2nd
Who Am I? (1) Central Idea: There are rights and responsibilities associated with belonging to a group. Key Concepts: Responsibility, Connections, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: *Individuals can identify with multiple groups *Individuals have rights as part of a group *Individuals have responsibilities as part of a group
Change it Up! (2) Central Idea: The need for change brings about discoveries that impact humankind. Key Concepts: Change, Causation, Perspective Lines of Inquiry: *Scientists around the world use the scientific method to make discoveries and bring about change *Matter can be changed in various ways *The position of objects are changed by force and motion *Innovations in science and technology around the world change the way we live our lives
Second Grade, Second Grade, What Do You See? (4) Central Idea: Our world follows observable patterns that impact humankind. Key Concepts: Form, Function, Connection Lines of Inquiry: *We can observe patterns in the stars *The phases of the moon follow an observable pattern *The water cycle follows an observable pattern *Weather conditions are connected to the water cycle
Get Organized (6) Central Idea: Organizations have structures and functions. Key Concepts: Form, Function, Connection, Responsibility Lines of Inquiry: *Governments have a function. *Governments provide services for citizens. *Good citizenship is important to a successful government. *Governments have a process for making decisions.
Take a Ride on the EXPRESS!(3) Central Idea: We express ourselves through the discovery of our world and through the appreciation of creative arts. Key Concepts: Connection, Responsibility, Perspective, Lines of Inquiry: *We can discover things about our world through nature *People have different beliefs about our Earth and value resources differently *Authors express ideas and feelings through stories and poetry *We appreciate the aesthetic of our culture through art, sculptures, stories, and poems
3rd
We Matter(1) Central Idea: Change affects the world and the people in it. Key Concepts: Change, Form, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: *States of matter *Changes in matter *Good citizens contribute to society *Traits of citizens
Time Changes Everything (3) Central Idea: Societal needs fuel action. Key Concepts: Responsibility, Connection, Change Lines of Inquiry: *People are the same and different *Organizations are created to provide aid to communities in need *The environment can shape a community *Maps provide us with a sense of direction
Teamwork (4) Central Idea: Parts of a system work together and rely on each other. Key Concepts: Function, Connection, Causation Lines of Inquiry:
Lean on Me (5) Central Idea: All living things are connected and must share our planet’s finite resources. Key Concepts: Form, Change, Connection, Responsibility Lines of Inquiry: *Scientists safely use tools to collect, record, and compare information to communicate their findings *Animals have physical characteristics and behaviors that help them meet their basic needs *Plants have physical characteristics and behaviors that help them meet their basic needs *Animals and plants depend on their environment to meet their basic needs The Circle of Life (6) Central Idea: A system stays balanced when all the parts are present and functioning. Key Concepts: Function, Connection, Perspective Lines of Inquiry:
Be Prepared(2) Central Idea: Our lives are impacted by our environment. Key Concepts: Change, Causation, Responsibility Lines of Inquiry: *Physical changes in a community and on the land *Human impact on the land *Forms of energy/forces *Changes in weather
We Are Who We Are (5) Central Idea: We are who we are because of characteristics we are born with, behaviors we learn, and the environments we live in. Key Concepts: Form, Change, Perspective Lines of Inquiry: *Some characteristics are inherited and some behaviors are learned *Investigate and compare the stages of the life cycle of a tomato plant, frog, and ladybug *We will investigate the basic structure of government at the local, state, and national levels *Life experiences lead ordinary people to become heroes
*Local individuals and groups have impacted our community *The US free enterprise system works within the free market system *Relationships exist within our solar system *Natural resources provide us with materials
*Living organisms find ways to survive in their environments. *Living organisms all have a place in the food chain and can be affected by the removal of a piece of it. *Starting a new business contributes to the economy.
4th
Who We Are
Where We Are in Place and Time
How the World Works
Sharing the Planet
How We Organize Ourselves
How We Express Ourselves
Choose to Be You! (1) Central Idea: Interactions with the world around us impact our identity and the choices we make to uphold it. Key Concepts: Reflection, Change, Causation Lines of Inquiry:
War…What is it Good For?(4) Central Idea: Conflict prompts changes in human activity. Key Concepts: Causation, Change, Perspective Lines of Inquiry: *Conflict impacts society *Laws have changed as a result of conflict *Exploration and migration affect the population of an area *Migration is not always a choice
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree (5) Central Idea: Learned and inherited traits allow species to adapt and survive in their environment Key Concepts: Function, Causation, Connection Lines of Inquiry: *Animals and humans inherit their traits/characteristics from their parents *An eliminated species changes the balance of the ecosystem *Some organisms produce their own food while others have to seek out their food *Living organisms within an ecosystem interact with one another and with their environment
The Quest for Success! (3) Central Idea: Exploration and settlement are sparked by our quest for resources. Key Concepts: Responsibility, Function, Form Lines of Inquiry: *Geographic location makes a difference in the type of soil found in the location *Settlers look for characteristics of location such as water and food availability and farming being supported by soil qualities *Risk-takers were necessary to the successful colonization of Texas
Survival of the Fittest!!!(6) Central Idea: Adapting to changes leads to altering an environment. Key Concepts: Function, Change, Connection Lines of Inquiry: *Expansion of industry and economy causes humans to modify their environment. *Animals adapt to their environment and the changes that humans cause on that environment. *Animals have specific adaptations that meet their needs.
Action, Meet Reaction (2) Central Idea: Mixing objects or people can result in a blend of properties or a vast separation of differences resulting in the reaction expressed by those objects or people. Key Concepts: Change, Perspective, Connection Lines of Inquiry: *Materials can change in mixtures when that mixture becomes a solution *People interacting with others affects their way of life Groups of people justify their actions based on their own perspective
A Force to be Reckoned With (2) Central Idea: Our world is influenced by physical and social forces. Key Concepts: Perspective, Change, Connection Lines of Inquiry: *An inquiry into how circumstances affect viewpoints *An inquiry into the changes caused by a variety of forces *An inquiry into how physical and social forces are comparable
Nurtured By Nature (4) Central Idea: The characteristics of the natural world affect how human societies develop and interact. Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Perspective Lines of Inquiry: *How cycles within Earth Science can be described * How technological developments were furthered due to geographic location *How your environment develops your perspective
Resources, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? (3) Central Idea: The value and availability of infinite resources affect how humans interact. Key Concepts: Change, Reflection, Connection Lines of Inquiry: *How finite resources are developed over time *How finite resources are shared globally *An understanding of how finite resources are developed affect future decisions
Organization (1) Central Idea: Organization helps us productively interact in our environment. Key Concepts: Function, Causation, Responsibility Lines of Inquiry: *An inquiry into how organization of knowledge can help you be productive *An inquiry into an individual’s responsibility in an organization *An inquiry into the development of government
EXHIBITION (6) Expression is a Right! Central Idea: Expression of ideas and beliefs is essential to human rights. Key Concepts: Form, Function, Causation, Change, Connection, Perspective, Responsibility, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: *Students will develop their lines of inquiry while collaboratively working in groups.
*The interaction of settlers in Texas with the Mexican government and those in the colonies with British government drove their quest for independence *State and national symbols correspond with the culture(s) of the state and country to which they belong *Documents such as the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution, and Texas Constitution were written to guide individuals and communities toward success
5th
There is Not an ‘I’ in TEAM(5) Central Idea: Humans must look beyond themselves to successfully work together in a society. Key Concepts: Causation, Responsibility, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: *The traits of successful leaders *How successful leaders impact societies *How groups of people collaborate to create change
