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International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme

Authorized June 6, 2013

IB Mission Statement:

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help

to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop

challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong

learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

What is International Baccalaureate (IB)?

The IB aspires to help schools develop well-rounded students with character who respond to challenges with

optimism and an open mind, are confident in their own identities, make ethical decisions, join with others in

celebrating our common humanity and are prepared to apply what they learn in real-world, complex and

unpredictable situations.

What is the Primary Years Programme (PYP)?

The PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer,

both in the classroom and in the world outside. It is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of

global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subject areas, as well as

transdisplinary skills, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry.

To provide you with important information pertaining to our school’s PYP, this document also contains the

following:

• IB Learner Profile

• Cornerstone’s Assessment Policy

• Cornerstone’s Language Policy

What is the IB Learner Profile?

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common

humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better more peaceful world by striving to be:

INQUIRERS We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. KNOWLEDGEABLE We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. THINKERS We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. COMMUNICATORS We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups. PRINCIPLED We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. OPEN-MINDED We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience. CARING We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. COURAGEOUS We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change. BALANCED We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives-intellectual, physical, and emotional-to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live. REFLECTIVE We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

IB PYP Assessment Policy

Assessment Beliefs

§ Webelieveeffectiveassessmentsguideinstruction

§ Webelieveeffectiveassessmentsidentifystrengthsandareasforimprovement

§ Webelieveeffectiveassessmentsinformparentsandtheschoolcommunityofprogressand

development

§ Webelieveeffectiveassessmentspromptreflection Essential Agreements on Assessment Teachers:

§ Meetwithotherteachersandadministratorstocreatecommonassessments

§ Usedatatoguideinstruction

§ Usedatatoidentifystudentswithneedsofenrichmentoracademicsupport

§ Provideclear,highexpectationsforallstudents

§ Useconsistentandeffectivecommunicationwithstudentsandparentsregardingprogress

§ Maintainaccuraterecords

§ Utilizeportfoliostoprovideevidenceoflearningovertime

§ Scheduleparentconferences

§ Allowtimeforstudentreflectionaswellasteacherreflection

§ Reviewandreviseassessmentpolicyasneeded

Parents:§ Communicateopenlyandregularlywithteachers

§ Attendparent/teacherconferences

§ Setgoalswithyourchild

§ Supportstudentbyprovidinghelpwithhomework

§ Checkfoldersfornotes,newsletters,etc.

§ Ensureyourchildisontimetoschoolandattendsregularly

§ Provideahomeworkspaceathome

§ Ensureyourchildreceivespropernutrition,sleepandphysicalactivityeveryday

Students:§ Doyourbestatalltimes

§ Setgoalsforyourself

§ Trytocompleteallassignmentsontime

§ Communicatewithteachersregularlyaboutyourprogress

§ Beontimetoclassandbepreparedeveryday

§ Berespectfulofthelearningenvironmentandusetimewisely

§ Conductyourselfinamannerthatisinaccordancewithourschool’sbeliefsandtheIBlearner

profile

IBCoordinator:§ KeepcurrentonIBpolicies,expectations,andchanges

§ CollaboratewithallfacultyandstafftoeffectivelyimplementIBprogramme

§ Facilitatedatameetingsandprofessionaldevelopment

§ MonitorandreflectontheIBplannersandPOI

Purpose for Assessment CornerstoneSchoolsofAlabamawillutilizeassessmentsasanongoing,integralmeasurementofthe

instructionalandlearningprocess.Wewillcollect,analyze,andreport

datathroughvariousformsofformativeandsummativeassessmentstoreflectstudentprogress.Data

willserveasthecatalysttodriveinstruction.Ourgoalistoencouragesuccessandprovidethenecessary

toolsforstudentstobecomecriticalthinkersandresponsible,productivecitizens.

Assessmentwillincludethefollowing:

§ Pre-assessments

§ Formativeassessments

§ Summativeassessments

§ Reflection

§ Recordingandreporting

Expectations and Principles of Assessment AssessmentsadministeredatCornerstoneshould:

§ Havecriteriathatiscommunicatedandunderstoodinadvance

§ Measurestudentlearning

§ Allowstudentstodemonstrateknowledge

§ Identifystrengthsandareasforimprovement

§ Provideaccountabilityforstandards

§ Assesswhathasbeentaught

§ Beaccurate,ongoing,andrelevant

§ Allowforreflection

§ Informfutureinstruction

§ Beeasilyreportedtotheschoolcommunity

Assessment Practice Thefollowingareavarietyofstrategiesandtoolsthatcanbeusedasacomprehensiveapproachto

identifywhatstudentsarelearning:

§ Observations

§ Performanceassessments

§ JustificationandExplanationassessments

§ Selectedresponses

§ Open-endedtasks

§ Questioning

§ Student/teacherconferences

§ Anecdotalrecords

§ Rubrics

§ Exemplars

§ Checklists

§ Inventories

§ Teachermadetest

§ Unittests

§ Quizzes

§ Writtenresponse

§ Diagrams

§ Presentation

Inadditiontothestrategiesandtoolslistedpreviously,CornerstoneSchoolsofAlabamawillassess

studentprogressthroughthesemethodsofassessment:

§ ACTAspirewillbeadministeredinAprileachyearforgrades3-5.

§ ACTAspireInterimTestswillbeadministered3timesperyearforgrades3-5.

§ Reportcardswillbesenthome4timesperyear(attheendofeachgradingperiod)forgrades

K5-5.

§ Mid-gradingperiodprogressreportswillbesenthome4timesperyearforgrades3-5.

§ Portfolioswillbeutilizedcontainingteacherandstudent-selectedwork

§ STARassessmentwillbetakenatleast3timesperyearforgrades1-5.

§ RegularreadingcomprehensionchecksusingAcceleratedReader(AR)forgrades2-5.

§ DevelopmentalReadingAssessment(DRA)willbeadministeredforgradesK5-2.

§ GOLDcheckpointswillbefinalized3timesperyearforK4.

Reporting Reportingofassessmentdataispartoftheon-goingcommunicationbetweenteachers,students,

parents,andotherschoolstakeholders.Accuratereportingprovidesthebestpictureoflearning,

identifiesstrengthsandareasofweaknessintheprogramandprovidesaccountabilityforallinvolved.

Assessmentreportingwill:

§ Involveteachers,students,parents,administration,andstakeholders

§ Provideaccuratedata

§ Beclearandunderstandabletoallparties

§ Utilizetechnology(gradebook,reportcard,andparentalaccesstoscoresthroughRenWeb)

§ Includeteacher/studentconferences

§ Includeparent/teacherconferences

§ Includeopportunitiesforstudent/teacher/parentconferences

§ Presentedtoboardmembers

§ Involvereviewofstudentworkkeptinportfolios

IB PYP Language Policy

Language Philosophy: Webelievethatlanguageiscentraltocommunication,learning,andunderstanding.Languageis

embeddedindailyinstructionandpromotedbyeveryteacherastheytakeanactiverolein

languagedevelopment.Taughtwithincontext,languageinstructionwillhelpdeveloplanguage

skillsincluding:listening,speaking,reading,writing,andmedialiteracy.Teacherswillprovide

studentsthetoolstheyneedtointerpret,interact,andimpacttheworldaroundthemthrough

languagedevelopment.

Language Beliefs:

• Languageistaughtthroughoutthecurriculum

• Studentsbenefitfromimmersioninalanguage-richenvironment

• Studentsdeveloplanguagethroughparticipationinavarietyofskillbuildingactivities

andexposuretovariousformsofcommunication

Language Practices

• TheofficiallanguageofinstructionisEnglish

• OursecondlanguageofinstructionisSpanish,whichistaughtbyasinglesubject

teacher

• Teachersmodelandpromotelanguageandeffectivecommunicationdailythrough

writing,appropriatespeech,problemsolving,andteachingreadingandlisteningskills

• IngradesPre-Kthrough5thgrade,LanguageArtsistaughtinatransdisciplinarymanner

• AllstudentsingradesPre-Kthrough5thgradereceiveSpanishinstructioninSpanish

class

• ThelibrarymediaspecialistandIBcoordinatorworktoprovideresourcestomeetthe

needsofallstudentsandteachers

• Thelibrarymediaspecialistincorporatesbooksfromdifferentculturesinthelibraryand

classrooms

• Classroomsareprint-rich

• Childrenexpresstheirideasthroughwrittenlanguage

• Studentsexperiencelanguageapplicationthroughtheuseofmedia,presentations,

exhibitions,roleplaying,drama,andconversation

• Studentsareexposedtobooksfromvariousgenres

• Studentshavetheopportunitytoshareinclassdiscussions

• Teachershaveon-goingcommunicationwithparentsthroughconferences,notes,

newsletters,emails,textmessaging,andphonecalls

• Theschoolcommunicateswithparentsthroughemail,socialmediaupdates,theschool

website,assemblies,trainings,programs,andmonthlyparentmeetings

• Parentinvolvementintheirchild’slanguagedevelopmentisencouraged

Language Assessments LanguageassessmentsatCornerstonewillcoverthefollowingmodesofcommunication:

• Listeningandspeaking(oral)readingandwriting(written)viewingandpresenting(visual)

§ ACTAspireInterimtestsinReading/Languagewillbegiven3timesperyearin3rd–5

thgrades

§ TheACTAspireReading/LanguagetestswillbeadministeredinAprilfor3rd-5

thgrade

§ STARReadingisusedtoassessstudentsin1st-5

thgrade

§ DRAisusedtoassessstudentsinkindergarten-2ndgrade

§ Classroomteacherswillassesslanguagethroughtoolsincluding,butnotlimitedtowork

samples,journals,portfolios,teacher-createdtests/quizzes,andrubrics

§ ClassroomteachersworkwithstudentstosetindividualgoalsforimprovementthroughACT

Aspire,AcceleratedReader,andotherformsofassessment

§ TeachersandtheIBcoordinatorwillcollaboratetoanalyzedataandsetgradelevelbenchmarks

InternationalBaccalaureateProgrammeofInquiry2017-2018

WhoWeAre

Aninquiryintothenatureoftheself;beliefsand

values;personal,physical,mental,socialandspiritual

health;humanrelationshipsincluding

families,friends,communities,andcultures;rightsandresponsibilities;

whatitmeanstobehuman.

WhereWeAreinPlace

andTime

Aninquiryintoorientationinplaceandtime;

personalhistories;homesandjourneys;the

discoveries,explorationsandmigrationofhumankind;the

relationshipsbetweenandtheinterconnectednessof

individualsandcivilizations,fromlocalandglobalperspectives.

HowWeExpress

Ourselves

Aninquiryintothewaysinwhichwediscoverandexpressideas,feelings,nature,culture,beliefsandvalues;thewaysinwhichwereflecton,extendandenjoyour

creativity;ourappreciationofthe

aesthetic.

HowtheWorldWorks

Aninquiryintothenaturalworldanditslaws;theinteractionbetweenthenaturalworld(physicalandbiological)and

humansocieties;howhumansusetheir

understandingofscientificprinciples;theimpactof

scientificandtechnologicaladvanceson

societyandontheenvironment.

HowWeOrganize

Ourselves

Aninquiryintotheinterconnectednessof

human-madesystemsandcommunities;the

structureandfunctionoforganizations;societal

decision-making;economicactivitiesand

theirimpactonhumankindandthe

environment.

SharingthePlanet

Aninquiryintorightsandresponsibilitiesinthestruggletosharefiniteresourceswithotherpeopleandwithother

livingthings;communitiesandtherelationships

withinandbetweenthem;accesstoequal

opportunities;peaceandconflictresolution.

K4 CentralIdea:

Relationshipshelpusgrow.KeyConcepts:Connection,form,functionRelatedConcepts:Diversity,family,friends,communicationLinesofInquiry:• Families• Friends• CommunityHelpers

CentralIdea:Wecandiscovertheworldaroundusthroughcreativity.KeyConcepts:Form,reflection,perspectiveRelatedConcepts:Environment,creativity,discoveryLinesofInquiry:• Formsofart• Interpretingart• Creatingart

CentralIdea:PlantsarelivingthingsthatgrowandchangeKeyConcepts:Change,connection,causation,formRelatedConcepts:Cycles,growthLinesofInquiry:

• PartsofaPlant• BasicNeedsof

Plants• Plants,humans,

andanimalinteractions

CentralIdea:Plantsandanimalsinhabitatshavearesponsibilitytoshare.KeyConcepts:

Responsibility,function,connectionRelatedconcepts:

Animals,ecosystems,plantsLinesofInquiry:

• Differenthabitats(woodlands,ponds,oceans,deserts,farms)

• AnimalsandPlants

WhoWeAreWhereWeAreinPlace

andTimeHowWeExpress

OurselvesHowtheWorldWorks

HowWeOrganize

OurselvesSharingthePlanet

K5 CentralIdea:PeoplefromthepasthelpedshapewhoweareKeyConcepts:

Perspective,reflection,causationRelatedConcepts:

Diversity,traditions,civilizations,communicationLinesofInquiry:• NativeAmericans• KingsandQueens

CentralIdea:

JourneyscanleadtochangeandnewopportunitiesKeyConcepts:Function,causation,connectionRelatedConcepts:Freedom,conflict,religionLinesofInquiry:• Geography• Personaljourneys:

students,Columbus,Pilgrims,Bible

• Impactofchangeandopportunitiesonlife

CentralIdea:WordshelpuslearnandgrowKeyConcepts:Form,perspective,functionRelatedConcepts:

Communication,problem-solving,observationLinesofInquiry:• Nurseryrhymes• Sensesandhow

theyhelpusunderstandtheworld

• Storiesandhowtheyhelpusunderstandpeople

CentralIdea:Livingthingshavepurpose

KeyConcepts:Function,connection,responsibility

RelatedConcepts:Growth,plants,animals,classification

LinesofInquiry:• Plantpartsand

theirfunctions• Lifecycles• Functionofafarm• Afarmer’s

responsibility• Sequenceoffarmto

store

CentralIdea:Forourcountrytofunction,theremustbeleadersKeyConcepts:Form,functionRelatedConcepts:Government,roles,historyLinesofInquiry:• Presidents• Americansymbols• Nationallandmarks

CentralIdea:Earth’sresourcesarelimitedandmustbeprotected

KeyConcepts:Change,perspective,responsibility

RelatedConcepts:Conservation,pollution,resources,sustainability

LinesofInquiry:• Naturalresources• Pollution• Conservationists


andTimeHowWeExpress


HowWeOrganize


1st CentralIdea:Healthyhabitsanddietsbuildstrongbodiesforlife.KeyConcepts:Function,causation,reflection

RelatedConcepts:Balance,well-being

LinesofInquiry:• Dailyhabitsand

routines(function)• Balancedchoices

(reflection)• Consequencesof

choices(causation)• Dietaryneedsfor

peoplearoundtheworld(causation)

• Personalhygiene(function)

CentralIdea:Ancientcivilizationsteachusaboutthepresent.

KeyConcepts:Perspective,Function,Causation,Change

RelatedConcepts:Civilizations,migration,government

LinesofInquiry:• Farming(causation)• Cities&

Governments(functionandcausation)

• Religion&Writing(perspective)

CentralIdea:Wecanexpressourselvesinavarietyofways.KeyConcepts:Form,function,connectionRelatedConcepts:Perspective,creativity,communicationLinesofInquiry:• Typesofliterature• Communication

throughoralandwrittenstory,play,andart

• Expressingourownideas,feelings,andbeliefs

CentralIdea:Humanexplorationanddiscoveriesteachusabouthowtheworldworks.KeyConcepts:Form,Function,Connection

RelatedConcepts:Discovery,exploration,space

LinesofInquiry:• TheEarth’sHistory

(Form)• SolarSystem

(Connection)

CentralIdea:Settlementcausesconflict,change,andopportunities.KeyConcepts:Change,responsibility,causationRelatedConcepts:Community,relationship

LinesofInquiry:• Expanding

settlements(change)

• Importanthistoricalfigures(responsibility/causation

CentralIdea:LivingthingsadaptinordertosurviveKeyConcepts:Causation,connection,functionRelatedConcepts:Cycle,classification,andadaptation

LinesofInquiry:• Survivaltraits• Livingthingsand

theirhabitat• Adaptationsof

livingthings


andTime

HowWeExpress


HowWeOrganize


2nd CentralIdea:Leadersinfluenceotherstotakeastand.KeyConcepts:

Change,perspective,responsibilityRelatedConcepts:Prejudice,rights,conflictLinesofInquiry:

• RoleofPower• Majorcontributions

ofinfluentialleaders

• Inequalityanddiscrimination

• ImpactoftheGreatDepression

• Movementsthatinfluencepolicychange

CentralIdea:OpportunityallowsfornewideasKeyConcepts:Causation,connection

RelatedConcepts:Citizenship,migration,impact

LinesofInquiry:

• ImmigrationintheNewWorld

• Reasonsformigration(pushandpullfactors)

• Americabecomesthe“LandofOpportunity”

• Americancitizenship

• Makingandenforcinglaws

CentralIdea:Storieshavelessonsforoureverydaylives.KeyConcepts:

Causation,connection,formRelatedConcepts:Character,Communication,Wealth,andFamilyLinesofInquiry:

• Exaggerationsandlargerthanlifecharactersallowustomakeconnections

• Identifythedifferencebetweenfairytalesandfolktales

• Understandthemoralofthestory

CentralIdea:Thenaturalworldworksthroughcycles.

KeyConcepts:Function,causation,changeRelatedConcepts:Habitat,plants,systemsLinesofInquiry:

• Cyclesinseasons• Cyclesinplants• Cyclesinwater• Cyclesininsectsand

animals

CentralIdea:Ancientcivilizationshadmanycontributionsinlifetoday.KeyConcepts:Form,function,causationRelatedConcepts:Geography,landscape,settlements,civilizationsLinesofInquiry:• AncientIndian

Civilizations• AncientChinese

Civilizations• Typesofreligion• Contributionsto

society

CentralIdea:Accesstolimitedresourcescreateconflict.KeyConcepts:Causation,Connection,ChangeRelatedConcepts:Conservation,migration,sustainabilityLinesofInquiry:• Pioneersmoved

Westwardforopportunities

• NativeAmericanswereforcedfromtheirlands(TrailofTears)

• Changestoenvironmentduetohumanity

• Influentialleaders• Differences

betweenNorthandSouthduringtheCivilWarinAmerica

WhoWeAre

WhereWeAreinPlace

andTime

HowWeExpress


HowWeOrganize


3rd CentralIdea:Whereyoulivedeterminesyourwayoflife.KeyConcepts:

Reflection,causation,andperspectiveRelatedConcepts:EvidenceandimpactLinesofInquiry:• Colonylife• Relationship

betweencolonistandNativeAmericans

• Reasonsforcolonization

CentralIdea:

WherewearetodayisinfluencedbythemotivationsandchangesofexplorersandsettlersKeyConcepts:Change,causation,andconnectionRelatedConcepts:Civilization,exploration,migrationLinesofInquiry:• Motivatingfactors

thatledtotheexplorationoftheAmericasanddifferentexpeditions

• Famousexplorers(Columbus,PonceDeLeon,Desoto,andDeCoronado)

• EarlySpanishexplorationsoftheAmericas

• EncountersbetweenearlyExplorersandNativeAmericans

CentralIdea:OurpersonalhistoriesareshapedbyexplorationKeyConcepts:Change,causation,andconnectionRelatedConcepts:

Consequences,adaption,andcooperationLinesofInquiry:• ImpactofEuropean

migrationonNativeAmericans

• Reasonsformigration

• LastingeffectsofEuropeanexplorationandsettlement

CentralIdea:LightandsoundimpactsoureverydaylivesKeyConcepts:Function,change,connectionRelatedConcepts:Formsofenergy,systems,technologicaladvancesLinesofInquiry:• Variousinstruments

andtools• Inventors• Relationtoourbody

systems• Properties

CentralIdea:AncientcivilizationsimpactourlivestodayKeyConcepts:Connection,causation,functionRelatedConcepts:

Government,conflict,religionLinesofInquiry:• RomanEmpire-

battles• RomanCulture-

food,education,religion,socialclasses,entertainment,legends,art,gods,andgoddesses

• RomanGovernment-leaders,voting,andsenate

CentralIdea:LivingspeciesinanecosystemareinterdependentandinterconnectedwitheachotherKeyConcepts:

Function,connection,causationRelatedConcepts:

Ecosystems,adaptation,pollutionLinesofInquiry• Animalsandtheir

habitats• Natureinan

ecosystem• Humanmade

threatstotheenvironment

WhoWeAre

WhereWeAreinPlace

andTime

HowWeExpress


HowWeOrganize


4th CentralIdea:Ourbodiesaremadeofdifferentsystemsthatworktogethertokeepusalive.KeyConcepts:function,connection,formRelatedConcepts:

BiologyandsystemsLinesofInquiry:

• CirculatorySystemandRespiratorySystem

• Howsystemsworktogether

CentralIdea:DisagreementsaboutprinciplesofgovernmentledthecoloniststoseekindependencefromGreatBritainandbecomeanindependentnation.KeyConcepts:Causation,connection,perspectiveRelatedConcepts:Conflict,revolution,identityLinesofInquiry:• American

Revolution• Cause/effect• Ideasandvalues

CentralIdea:Expressionthroughwritinggivesusopportunitiestocreaterichanddetailedaccountsandexperiences.KeyConcepts:Reflection,perspective,formRelatedConcepts:

Expression,structure,interpretationLinesofInquiry:• Structureofpoems• Typesofpoems• PoeticDevices• PointofView

CentralIdea:Everythingaroundusismadeofmatter.KeyConcepts:Connection,causation,functionRelatedConcepts:Changesofstate,chemicalandphysicalchanges,densityLinesofInquiry:• Propertiesofmatter• Atoms• PeriodicTable

CentralIdea:FeudalismeffectedsocialinteractionsamongEuropeansduringtheMiddleAges.KeyConcepts:Causation,connectionRelatedConcepts:

Chronology,roles,organizationLinesofInquiry:• Knights,serfs,and

lords• Eventsthatledto

theMiddleAges• EffectsofFeudalism

CentralIdea:UnderstandtheplacereligionandreligiousideashaveinHistory.KeyConcepts:Connection,causation,perspectiveRelatedConcepts:

Consequences,religion,diversity,conflictLinesofInquiry:• Islam• Compareand

contrastMuslims/Christians

• ContributionstoScienceandMath

WhoWeAre

WhereWeAreinPlace

andTime

HowWeExpress


HowWeOrganize


5th CentralIdea:

Aspirationschangeovertime.

KeyConcepts:

Change,connection,andcausation

RelatedConcepts:

Subjectivity,structure,andinterpretation

LinesofInquiry:

• characterdevelopment

• personalaspirations• changing

perspectives

EXHIBITION

(Spring2018)

CentralIdea:

ToBeDeterminedKeyConcepts:

ToBeDeterminedRelatedConcepts:

ToBeDeterminedLinesofInquiry:

ToBeDetermined

CentralIdea:

Poetryexpressescultureandself.KeyConcepts:

Form,reflection,andcausationRelatedConcepts:

Subjectivity,structure,andinterpretation

LinesofInquiry:

• poemstructure• culturalinfluence• self-expression

CentralIdea:

Alllifeformsaredependentononeanother.KeyConcepts:

Form,connection,andfunction

RelatedConcepts:

Purpose,structure,anddependency

LinesofInquiry:

• plantstructure• plantprocesses• plantreproduction

CentralIdea:

Humanscreatedsystemsoforganizationtoeliminatechaos.KeyConcepts:

Connection,form,andfunction

RelatedConcepts:

Relationship,purpose,anddesign

LinesofInquiry:

• thefivekingdomsoflivingthings

• purposesofclassifying

• howweclassifylivingthings

CentralIdea:

Eventsfromthepastshapewhowearetoday.

KeyConcepts:

Causation,perspective,andconnection

RelatedConcepts:

Tolerance,empathy,andunity

LinesofInquiry:

• Slavery• TheCivilWar• Reconstruction

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