Around the school, each grade level is either starting, in the middle of, or ending a unit of inquiry. Below are written the theme they are studying and the central idea. The central idea is the "big idea" under which all learning in the unit falls. On the days your child has extra specials, teachers from that grade level collaborate to write units of inquiry around the central idea chosen for each theme.
Kindergarten: Theme: Sharing the Planet Central Idea: Living things must have their needs met in order to survive. First Grade Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time Central Idea: People face challenges and have a choice in how to respond. Second Grade Theme: How We Organize Ourselves Central Idea: Financial choices impact the role we play as producers and consumers in our world. Third Grade Theme: How the World Works Central Idea: Through their understanding of forces and motion, people can innovate to solve problems. Fourth Grade Theme: How the World Works Central Idea: Living things react to changes on the earth’s surface. Fifth Grade Theme: How We Organize Ourselves Central Idea: Government systems can change the lives of its citizens.
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AuthorThis blog is written by Amber McLandrich, the school's PYP Coordinator. Archives
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