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.
Central Idea: People’s attributes, roles, and relationships are developed through communication.
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, exploration and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central idea: Exploration creates opportunities for change
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.
Central Idea: Children discover language through expression
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.
Central Idea: Natural resources affect daily lives.
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.
Central Idea: Our actions impact others
Key Concepts:
Connection
Function
Causation
Related Concepts:
Rights
Roles
Citizenship
Lines of Inquiry:
Societies around the world make decisions in different ways
Rules for children/adults, home, school, and play around the world
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, exploration 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.
Central Idea: Cultures express their traditions in various ways
Key Concepts:
Connection
Perspective
Related Concepts:
Family
Traditions
Expressions
Culture
Lines of Inquiry:
Relationship of earlier generations to future generations
Contributions of people lead to different celebrations
Expression of values and traditions through literature, art, music, culture and architecture
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.
Central Idea: Earth materials have many properties and purposes
Key Concepts:
Function
Change
Form
Related Concepts:
Geology
Solids
Properties and uses of materials
Lines of Inquiry:
Physical properties of pebbles, sand and silt
Similarities and differences in earth materials around the world
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.
Central Idea: Humans utilize resources differently
Key Concepts:
Causation
Responsibility
Related Concepts:
Conservation
Renewable and nonrenewable resources
Pollution
Lines of Inquiry:
Limited resources on Earth
Renewable, recyclable and nonrenewable resources
Importance to the world: recycling and conservation
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.
Central Idea: Economics forces adaptations of needs
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, exploration and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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.
Central Idea: Symbols represent history and culture
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.
Central Idea: Changes in water impact 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.
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.
Central Idea: Roles and responsibilities drive decision making
Key Concepts:
Connection
Form
Responsibility
Related Concepts:
Roles
Responsibilities
Cooperation
Lines of Inquiry:
Types of government
Responsibilities of state and national leaders
Societal norms (voting, responsibilities of citizens)
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.
Central Idea: Economics and geography influence communities
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, exploration 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.
Central Idea: Manage feelings and emotions through awareness
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.
Central Idea: Citizens are affected by governmental decision-making
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.
Central Idea: Plants and animals adapt to create relationships
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, exploration and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea: Civilizations encourage the advancement of cultures
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.
Central Idea: Writing encourages expression
Key Concepts:
Perspective
Connection
Form
Related Concepts:
Audience
Structure
Form
Lines of Inquiry:
Craft of writing
Ways to use organizers to enhance the writing process
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.
Central Idea: Earth experiences physical changes over time
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.
Central Idea: Factors affect the development of a country
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.
Central Idea: Electricity and magnetism relationships
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.
Central Idea: Culture impacts human and civil rights
Key Concepts:
Change
Responsibility
Perspective
Related Concepts:
Culture
Human/civil rights
Local vs global
Lines of Inquiry:
Individual rights vary according to time and place
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, exploration and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea: Desire for freedom can cause conflict
Key Concepts:
Causation
Function
Perspective
Related Concepts:
Freedom
Political dependence
Conflict
Lines of Inquiry:
Causes/effects of civil/revolutionary wars
Key stakeholder perspectives and turning points of revolutions
Comparison of political conflicts around the world
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.
Central Idea: Everything is made up of something
Key Concepts:
Function
Connection
Change
Related Concepts:
Matter
Change
Motion
Lines of Inquiry:
Impact of components of matter (atoms, elements)
Interconnections and changes of matter (solids, liquids, reactions, changes, products)
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.
Central Idea: Structure and function create community for human kind
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.
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.
Central Idea: Understanding and caring for the body system
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, exploration and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea: Ancient Civilizations influenced society and contributed to modern culture
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.
Central Idea: Communication allows us to express our needs, ideas, emotions and allows for self expression
Key Concepts:
Perspective
Form
Change
Related Concepts:
Types of writing
Lines of Inquiry:
Explore types of writing
Expressing yourself to be understood (including speaking listening)
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.
Central Idea: Complex systems interact on Earth and in space
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.
Central Idea: Economies create interdependence among its members
Key Concepts:
Form
Responsibility
Connection
Related Concepts:
Financial literacy
Market systems
Economy
Lines of Inquiry:
Developing an understanding of financial literacy -individual, business and government economic factors influence decision making
Developing an understanding of microeconomics (individual, family)
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.
2023 Exhibition
Central Idea: Caring for the planet and its inhabitants by exploring opportunities and developing relationships to create a more just, secure and healthy planet in which all thrive
Key Concepts:
All are used
Lines of Inquiry:
Students wrote their own line of inquiry related to their research.
