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