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C.A. Brown Elementary School Programme of Inquiry
2017-2018Grad
eAn inquiry into:Who we are
*An inquiry into the nature of 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.
An inquiry into: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 interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations from local and global perspectives.
An inquiry into: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.
An inquiry into: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.
An inquiry into: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.
An inquiry into:Sharing the planet
*An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things;
*Communities and the relationships within and between them;
*Access to equal opportunities;Peace and conflict resolution.
GradeK
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
KINDERG
Central Idea:Our senses impact our understanding of our bodies and environments.
Central Idea:Rights and responsibilities of citizens over time
Central Idea:People write to express ideas to connect to one another.
Central Idea:Climate can affects our lives.
Central Idea:Individuals may apply their knowledge and skills to make responsible decisions in everyday life.
Central Idea:Humans and their choices have an impact on the planet.
Lines of Inquiry:-How we can use our senses to group objects by observable properties.-How we can use our senses to compare objects-How we can use our senses to observe, measure and predict patterns.
Lines of Inquiry:-Travels, accomplishments and beliefs of civil rights activists over time.-Changes in rights and responsibilities over time-Perspectives of rights and responsibilities
Lines of Inquiry:-Rhyme and rhythm as parts of language-Songs and rhymes as a form of personal expression-Stories can be based on life experiences
Lines of Inquiry:-The relationship between climate and weather-How weather impacts our lives-Different kinds of weather
Lines of Inquiry:- Communication of rules and responsibilities on a daily basis-Imagine how rules influence our world-How rules impact our everyday lives.
Lines of Inquiry:-Positive and negative forms of human impact on the planet-How our choices affect Earth’s resources-Reduce, reuse, recycle
ARTEN
Key Concepts: - Function-Perspective
Key Concepts: -Perspective-Change-Reflection
Key Concepts:-Form-Function -Connection
Key Concepts:-Function-Change
Key Concepts:-Perspective-Responsibility
Key Concepts:-Causation-Change-Responsibility
Learner profile:-Thinkers-Inquirers-Communicators
Learner profile:-Reflective-Communicator-Knowledgeable-Inquirer
Learner profile:-Inquirers-Open-minded-Communicators-Risk-takers
Learner profile:-Communicator-Knowledgeable-Inquirer
Learner profile:-Inquirers-Open-minded-Principled
Learner profile:-Inquirer-Caring-Knowledgeable-Principled
Related Concepts:-Patterns
Related Concepts:--African-American Inventors-Famous African-Americans-Influential African-Americans
Related Concepts:-Performing arts-Rhyming words
Related Concepts:-Seasons-Weather patterns
Related Concepts:-Consequences-Citizens’ rights-Rules and Responsibilities
Related Concepts:-Pollution-Endangered animals
Attitudes:-Independence-Respect-Confidence
Attitudes:-Curiosity-Respect-Integrity
Attitudes:-Enthusiasm-Confidence-Creativity
Attitudes:-Enthusiasm-Curiosity-Communication-Independence
Attitudes:-Respect-Responsibility-Cooperation-Integrity
Attitudes:-Cooperation-Respect-Integrity
Grade
PRE-K
An inquiry into:Who we are
An inquiry into:Where we are in place and time
An inquiry into:How we express ourselves
An inquiry into:How the world works
An inquiry into:How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into:Sharing the planet
PRE~KINDER
Central Idea:People have different roles and responsibilities within their school communities.
Central Idea: Central Idea:We Express ourselves differently.
Central Idea:Weather impacts our lives.
Central Idea: Central Idea:We find ways to meet our needs and wants.
Lines of Inquiry:-Roles and responsibilities of members of the community-Roles and responsibilities can vary
Lines of Inquiry:
Lines of Inquiry:-Expressions through feelings-Expressions through play-Expressions and perceptions
Lines of Inquiry:-Weather and daily decisions-Weather and our feelings-Weather and our world
Lines of Inquiry: Lines of Inquiry:-Meeting our needs through farming-How animals help meet our needs-How plants help us to meet our needs
Key Concepts:--Responsibility-Connection-Reflection
Key Concepts: Key Concepts:-Causation-Responsibility-Perspective
Key Concepts:-Causation-Change-Form-Reflection
Key Concepts: Key Concepts:-Reflection-Responsibility-Function
GARTEN
Learner profile: Inquirers-Principled
Learner profile: Learner profile:-Communicators-Reflective-Thinkers
Learner profile: -Knowledgeable-Thinkers-Balanced
Learner profile: Learner profile:-Knowledgeable-Caring-Inquirers
Related Concepts:-Safety at school-Wellness at school-Learning at school
Related Concepts:
Related Concepts:-Self-expression
Related Concepts:-Climate
Related Concepts: Related Concepts:-Farm-raised vs. man-made
Attitudes:-Empathy-Cooperation
Attitudes: Attitudes:-Empathy-Respect-Confidence
Attitudes:-Appreciation-Curiosity-Empathy
Attitudes: Attitudes:-Curiosity-Independence
Grade1
An inquiry into:Who we are
An inquiry into:Where we are in place and time
An inquiry into:How we express ourselves
An inquiry into:How the world works
An inquiry into:How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into:Sharing the planet
FIRST
Central Idea:-There can be Similarities and differences among people.
Central Idea:-There can be similarities and differences in communities, environments and climates.
Central Idea:People express themselves through celebrations.
Central Idea:Many different things make our world work.
Central Idea:The impact of relationships among community members and their government.
Central Idea:Cultural similarities and differences around the world impacts our lives.
Lines of Inquiry:-Who I am-Yourself versus others-The similarities and differences in people in your school or community
Lines of Inquiry:- Communities-Environments and habitats-Migration of people and animals-Past/present
Lines of Inquiry:- Exploring different types of celebrations - personal, cultural, national and international- Seasons-Needs and wants
Lines of Inquiry:-Climate -Weather
Lines of Inquiry:- Components of a community-Community services-Interdependence in a community-Government and laws
Lines of Inquiry:-Cultural changes over time-Connections between and among cultures-Preservation of culture
Key Concepts:-Form-Connection-Perspective
Key Concepts:-Form-Connection-Reflection
Key Concepts:-Form-Causation-Perspective
Key Concepts:-Function-Connection-Change
Key Concepts:-Responsibility-Function-Causation
Key Concepts:-Connection-Reflection-Change
Learner profile:-Open-minded-Caring-Communicators-Reflective
Learner profile:-Knowledgeable-Inquirers-Thinkers-Risk-takers
Learner profile:-Inquirers-Knowledgeable-Open-minded
Learner profile:-Inquirer-Risk-taker-Knowledgeable-Principled
Learner profile:-Principled-Open-minded-Caring-Balanced
Learner profile:-Communicators-Principled-Open-minded-Caring-Communicator
Related Concepts:-Identity-Integrity
Related Concepts:-Communities-Environments-Special Days-Living/non-living things
Related Concepts:-Diversity-Religion-Culture-Seasons
Related Concepts:-Weather-Solar system-Heat, light and sound
Related Concepts:-Roles, systems, structures, relationships and networks in a community-Differences and similarities among communities
Related Concepts:-Our Earth-Natural resources-Plants
Attitudes:-Empathy-Tolerance
Attitudes:-Appreciation-Enthusiasm
Attitudes:-Creativity-Independence
Attitudes:-Curiosity-Integrity
Attitudes:-Confidence-Commitment
Attitudes:-Cooperation-Respect
Grade2
An inquiry into:Who we are
An inquiry into:Where we are in place and time
An inquiry into:How we express ourselves
An inquiry into:How the world works
An inquiry into:How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into:Sharing the planet
SECOND
Central Idea:People can be influenced by different cultures around the world.
Central Idea:Our family histories can enable us to discover our cultural origins.
Central Idea:The works of others can influence the creation of ideas.
Central Idea:Changes in the natural world can impact decision-making.
Central Idea:Media, technology and advertising influence our choices.
Central Idea:Interactions influence elements of a system.
Lines of Inquiry:-We are diverse within our home, school and communities-Cultural differences can impact our views-Different countries have different cultures
Lines of Inquiry:-Family histories can be different or alike over time-We can find out about our histories through multiple ways-Our ancestors influence our ways of living
Lines of Inquiry:-Art and celebrations-Exploration of cultures-Connection between investigations and creations
Lines of Inquiry:-Elements of the natural world-Changes in the natural world-How change affects human choice
Lines of Inquiry:-Advertisers influence audiences-The effects of advertising-The responsibilities of advertisers
Lines of Inquiry:-Components of a system-Changes within a system-Responsibility to maintain systems
Key Concepts:-Connection-Perspective-Responsibility
Key Concepts:-Form-Perspective-Reflection
Key Concepts:-Function-Connection-Perspective
Key Concepts:-Form-Causation-Change
Key Concepts:-Causation-Reflection-Responsibility
Key Concepts:-Change-Causation-Form
Learner profile:-Inquirer-Thinker-Reflective-Communicator-Open-Minded-Reflective
Learner profile:-Inquirers-Reflective-Open-minded
Learner profile-Thinker-Communicator-Risk-taker-Reflective
Learner profile:-Knowledgeable-Communicator-Inquirer
Learner profile:-Communicator-Principled-Reflective
Learner profile:-Inquirer-Thinker-Caring-Communicator
Related Concepts:-Government-Culture-Education
Related Concepts:-Tradition-History-Time
Related Concepts:-National symbols-Explorations of culture-Connection between investigations and creation
Related Concepts:-Expression-Investigation-Creation
Related Concepts:-Media-Technology-Audience-Communication
Related Concepts:-Life cycles of animals-Ecosystems-Habitats-Plant life cycles
Attitudes:-Enthusiasm-Creativity-Empathy
Attitudes:-Appreciation-Cooperation-Confidence
Attitudes:-Creativity-Enthusiasm-Commitment
Attitudes:-Curiosity-Empathy-Enthusiasm
Attitudes:-Confidence-Cooperation-Integrity
Attitudes:-Creativity-Curiosity-Enthusiasm
Grade3
An inquiry into:Who we are
An inquiry into:Where we are in place and time
An inquiry into:How we express ourselves
An inquiry into:How the world works
An inquiry into:How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into:Sharing the planet
THIR
Central Idea:Beliefs and values within a community influence the decisions made by its government.
Central Idea:History and resources combine to develop cities.
Central Idea:Artists impact the past and present.
Central Idea:Human curiosities impact our understanding of the solar system.
Central Idea:Cultural diversity affects traditions, beliefs and values.
Central Idea:Organisms experience many changes throughout their life cycle.
D Lines of Inquiry:-Origin, structure and function of government-Interdependence of government citizens-Elements of civil discourse-Ways to have a voice and take action
Lines of Inquiry:-The components of a city-Processes and resources of a city-Factors that change cities over time-Chronological organization of a city
Lines of Inquiry:-Changes in art over time-Art and cultural changes-Effects of artistic patterns on humans.
Lines of Inquiry:-The dynamics of planets, moons, stars, constellations and gravity-The earths’ movement relative to the sun and stars-Movement and phases of the moon
Lines of Inquiry:-Cultural diversity among world cultures-How traditions reflect beliefs-Cultural traditions past and present
Lines of Inquiry:-An investigation and comparison of life cycles-The effect of environmental changes on life cycles-Resources
Key Concepts:-Change-Function-Responsibility
Key Concepts:--Function-Connection-Causation
Key Concepts:-Connection-Change-Reflection
Key Concepts:--Function -Connection-Causation
Key Concepts:-Form -Connection-Reflection
Key Concepts:-Function-Change-Causation
Learner profile:-Open-minded-Thinker-Inquirer
Learner profile:-Open-minded-Communicator-Knowledgeable
Learner profile:-Risk taker-Thinker-Caring
Learner profile:-Inquirer-Thinker-Change
Learner profile:-Reflective-Inquirer-Open-minded
Learner profile:-Inquirer-Thinker-Open-minded
Related Concepts:-Government-Rights-Responsibilities
Related Concepts:-Geography-History-Resources
Related Concepts:-Interpretation-Subjectivity/opinion-Culture and development
Related Concepts:-Cycles-Systems-Gravity
Related Concepts:-History-Value-Diversity
Related Concepts:-Cycles-Interdependence-Systems
Attitudes:-Cooperation-Commitment-Respect
Attitudes:-Enthusiasm-Tolerance-Respect
Attitudes:-Appreciation-Cooperation-Empathy
Attitudes:-Curiosity-Confidence-Appreciation
Attitudes:-Tolerance-Appreciation-Empathy
Attitudes:-Independence-Creativity-Confidence
Grade4
An inquiry into:Who we are
An inquiry into:Where we are in place and time
An inquiry into:How we express ourselves
An inquiry into:How the world works
An inquiry into:How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into:Sharing the planet
FOURTH
Central Idea:Knowledge of personal wellness influences our life choices.
Central Idea:Earth’s surface changes constantly through a variety of processes and impact humans.
Central Idea:People communicate in a variety of ways.
Central Idea:Energy can be seen in various forms and changed in different ways.
Central Idea:Government systems influence societies.
Central Idea:Natural changes in the earth’s structure and atmosphere can affect our lives.
Lines of Inquiry:-Physical wellness-The effects of life choices on wellness-Nutritional wellness
Lines of Inquiry:- Earth’s processes and its structure -Earth’s features and patterns-Earth’s natural processes and humans
Lines of Inquiry:-Types of communication systems can be different-Communication has changed over time.-Effectiveness of communication
Lines of Inquiry:-Different forms of energy-Energy’s relation to speed-Energy can be transferred from place to place-Energy changes when objects collide
Lines of Inquiry:-Differences in systems and governments-Societal values influence government systems-Comparing systems of government
Lines of Inquiry: --Human preparedness/responses to natural disasters-Preservation of earth’s structure and atmosphere
Key Concepts:, -Responsibility-Change-Function
Key Concepts:-Function-Causation-Change
Key Concepts:-Connection-Change-Reflection
Key Concepts:-Change-Form-Connection
Key Concepts:-Perspective-Connection-Responsibility
Key Concepts:-Responsibility-Causation-Change
Learner profile:-Inquirers -Caring-Principled
Learner profile:-Knowledgeable,-Caring -Risk-taker
Learner profile:-Communicator-Open-minded-Reflective
Learner profile:-Risk-taker-Inquirer-Knowledgeable
Learner profile:-Knowledgeable-Open-minded-Inquirers
Learner profile:-Caring-Balanced-Thinker
Related Concepts:-Healthy choices-Body systems
Related Concepts:chronology, immigrations, civilizations
Related Concepts:-Foreign languages-Technology-Timeline of communication
Related Concepts:-Force-Motion-Friction
Related Concepts: -Nationalism-Politics-Societal behaviors
Related Concepts:
Attitudes:-Creativity-Curiosity-Enthusiasm
Attitudes:-Empathy-Independence-Respect
Attitudes:-Creativity-Confidence-Respect
Attitudes:-Curiosity-Cooperation-Commitment
Attitudes:-Tolerance-Cooperation-Integrity
Attitudes:-Curiosity-Empathy-Enthusiasm
Grade5
An inquiry into:Who we are
An inquiry into:Where we are in place and time
An inquiry into:How we express ourselves
An inquiry into:How the world works
An inquiry into:How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into:Sharing the planet
FIFTH
Central Idea: Rights and responsibilities are a part of culture.
Central Idea:Migration produces economic, social, political, and cultural change.
Central Idea:People use communication in a variety of ways to influence society.
Central Idea:The rights of humans vary with world positions.
Central Idea:Governing bodies make decisions that impact society
Central Idea:Conflict can occur when different needs, desires and personal ideologies exist in a society.
Lines of Inquiry:-Our own cultures and the cultures of others-Rights and responsibilities of cultures-Rights and responsibilities develop and change over time depending on where and what time period you live in
Lines of Inquiry:-The human and physical characteristics that have motivated, prevented or impeded migration and immigration over time-How migration and immigration can be represented geographically-How the movement of people and their belongings can affect the environment both positively and negatively
Lines of Inquiry:-Influences shape a speakers voice and words.-The intended and/or perceived meaning of speech-Effective presentation skills
Lines of Inquiry:-Being fully human-Human needs-The relationship between human rights and human needs.-The -Universal Declaration of Human Rights-Universal rights
Lines of Inquiry:--Societal decisions lead to action-Societal actions lead to consequences -Governing bodies can make decisions as a result of societal behaviors
Lines of Inquiry: -Causes of conflict-The effects of conflict on small groups or individuals-Government’s role in the creation or resolution of conflict
Key Concepts:-Perspective-Form-Responsibility
Key Concepts:-Form-Change-Causation
Key Concepts:-Function-Connection-Perspective
Key Concepts:-Responsibility-Change-Reflection
Key Concepts:-Causation-Responsibility-Function
Key Concepts:-Connection-Causation-Responsibility-Perspective