Poe Elementary s Programme of Inquiry 2014-2015 PreK Kinder People have similarities and differences. Related Concepts Needs and wants Similarities of people inside their bodies People have the same basic needs People have different practices for self-care September 8-October 30, 2014 Characteristics and preferences determine individual uniqueness.. Diversity Similarities and differences of people Observations and comparisons of physical characteristics How characteristics and preferences change over time August 26, 2014=September 26, 2014 individuals and civilizations, from local Circumstances determine people s wants and needs., Values Differences between wants and needs How wants and needs are satisfied Circumstances that affect your wants and needs November - December The way people express themselves may be appropriate or inappropriate. Exploration Appropriate interaction through structured play Acceptable forms of expression in communities Respecting each other s point of view November 3, 2014-January 16, 2015 People express attitudes through literature. Feelings and attitudes evoked through stories Communicating attitudes to others through conversation/action How perspective influences attitudes December 15, 2014-January 30, 2015 All living things have life cycles that are dependent on certain environments. Key Concepts Cycle Pattern Relationships of life cycles to the environment How needs and wants of living things shape their life cycles s of living things over their life cycle April 1-30, 2015 Weather impacts human existence. Cycle Environment Natural resources Humans are effected by patterns of weather Ways people are changed by weather of weather February 24, 2015-April 10, 2015 Roles and rules shape a community., Diversity, Laws and Rules Roles Purpose of rules and regulations Members of the community, services they perform, and the tools they use Roles of the community members and how they work together September 20-November 7, 2014 People help their community by being responsible. Community Different types of community helpers How community helpers impact our lives. How community helpers are similar and different February2-Mrach 27, 2015 Living things are dependent on each other., Goods and Services Cooperation Ways that people depend on each other How living things can help or hurt each other. The importance of recycling Characteristics of plants, animals, and insects. April 13, 2015-May 22, 2015
1 st Families provide a history that enhances beliefs and forges relationships. Tradition Celebration Family origins and values Embracing diversity Stories that explain beliefs and values November 10-December 19, 2014 Roles of historical figures cultivate opportunities for societies. Transformation History Imagination leads to discovery. Reasons for exploration How innovations change societies January 6 February 15, 2015 Storytelling is an art that can be told in many different forms. Purpose through stories How the reflection of story elements facilitates and enhances comprehension Storytelling through art, music, dance, film and literature September 1-October 10, 2014 The way matter behaves makes a difference in how people use it. Matter Forces Properties of matter How energy changes matter How we use matter in many different ways October 13-Nvember 7 Available resources determine needs and wants. responsibility function Goods and services Supply and demand, Money/cost Import and export Determine a want from a need Supply, demand, and cost correlation of using resources February 16-March 27, 2015 Insects are important to the survival of our planet. Natural resources Living & non living organisms How the location on a planet determines the biome s features. How climate, landforms, water sources, and natural resources affect plant and animal survival. How food chains provide energy exchange. Living and non-living organisms March 30-May 28, 2015 2 nd We are responsible for managing our wellbeing. Choice Dependence Health The between one s own well-being and an ability to care about others (empathy)how personal choices affect the well-being of a community Personal health includes physical, mental, social and spiritual health September8-October 3, 2014 often determine how and where people live. Movement Why human dwellings may be dependent upon available resources, especially before mechanized transportation Ways that people adapt to their place on Earth or move to a place with better or more resources Why people don t always have a choice about where they live Why money is an important resource for living in the modern world November 17-December 19, 2014 Struggle may inspire creative expression. Ways that cultural perspectives are reflected through the arts, specifically perspectives of people who have struggled Ways that creative means are used to communicate Ways that art provides insight into individuals and cultures a to the world October 6-November 14, 2014 Systems determine how we live. cycle How plants and animals are dependent on systems to live. Natural and man-made systems How parts work together to make a system work Effects of systems breaking down January 6-February 13, 2015 Central Ides: The interdependence between consumers and producers impacts personal choice. Balance goods and services Choices based on wants and needs Reasons that consumers buy products and services Producers create products and services Consumers choose products based on wants and needs Responsible decision making based on what affects me, my family, community and the world Responsible business decisions based on how it affects others. February 16-April 2, 2014 Insects are important to the survival of our planet. Adaptation Lines if Inquiry: Various ways that living organisms meet their needs. All living things are interdependent. Responsibilities for protecting our environment. April 6-May 22, 2015
3 rd Our beliefs, values, and cultures shape our actions., perspective, causation Values Interactions Relationships Our rights and responsibilities towards others Influential people and celebrations How experiences impact beliefs which impact actions November 10-December 18, 2014 4th Life Systems shape our lives. Role System Reasons for systems. The nature of human, societal and environmental change over time. Ways that human interactions affect the balance of systems. December 1, 2014-January 9, 2015 Geography and natural disasters influence where and how people choose to live Geography Landforms Population Maps, the information they provide and how they ve changed over time Landforms and how they connect to human populations Causes and effects of natural disasters October 10-November 7, 2014 Populations migrate for a diversity of needs. Migration Adaptations Rights Reasons populations migrate Identifying indigenous populations and their regions How an indigenous population is impacted by or impacts its environment September 15-October 24, 2014 People express their knowledge about factual information through words. reflection Organization Authority Creativity Types of nonfiction Creating a form of nonfiction Becoming an expert on a topic How writers incorporate voice in their writing April 6-May 22, 2015 Ideas and feelings are conveyed through the elements of writing. Structure Opinion How the elements of writing are used to communicate. How writing evokes our emotions. Ways beliefs and values are conveyed through writing February 23-April 10, 2015 Man s innate curiosity has driven his desire to understand Earth and its relationship to other planets in the solar system. System Organization The dynamics of planets, moons, stars, and the importance of gravity The earth s movement relative to the sun and other planets Movement of the phases of the moon Biographical information on scientists Machines that explore space to provide information about the solar system January 6-February 13, 2015 Science and technology effect environments. Interaction Environment Lines of Inquiry How technology has advanced societies Environmental impact of scientific discoveries Innovations that have led to efficiency April11-May 28, 2015 Economic systems vary in complexity to serve the needs of communities. perspective causation supply/demand system Wants, needs, and services Supply and demand and audience Necessary structures for success Jobs and responsibilities February 16-April 3, 2015 The global economy is determined by the availability of goods and services that vary from country to country. Key Concepts Structure Lines of Inquiry How the global economy is connected How supply and demand effects suppliers, goods, services, and prices Making fair and informed choices about limited resources The impact of economic governmental systems January 12-February 20, 2015 A balanced environment strengthens a species survival. Balance Conservation Ways that people contribute(cause) to the extinction of other species Ways to be responsible for the environment for balancing (sharing) the planet Understanding needs for organisms to survive Finding resolutions to conflict leads to a better quality of human life. Consequences Opinion Rights Lines of inquiry: Causes and effect of conflict How challenges lead to decision making Ways that resolutions redefine society October 27-November 25, 2014
5 th Concepts of ourselves have a direct correlation with our knowledge and understanding of the physical world. Matter Force Properties Exploration of energy, including mechanical, light, thermal, electrical, and sound energy The flow of electricity Effects of force on an object of how our physical laws and energy shape our beliefs and concepts of self February 2- March 13,2015 Central idea: The need for acquisition drives exploration. Related concepts: Independence Influences of basic needs Modifications of the environment Consequences of change October 13-November 7, 2014 Universal communication systems lead to global progress.,, System, organization, discovery Elements of universal communication systems Reasons for universal processes/systems Commonalities of communication systems Progress through communication systems November 10-25, 2014 Human actions and natural occurrences affect cycles and systems in nature. Supply Demand Cycles Impacts of human actions on nature Cycles in nature The earth s ecosystems Sept. 1-Oct. 10,2014 Aid groups influence the welfare of society. Point of view impact Reasons for aid groups Causes and effects of aid groups Responsibilities of foreign entities March 9-Mat 15, 2014 Peace and conflict resolution initiates social change. Problem/solution Progress Revolution Causes and effects of conflict Living and working peacefully Justice and fairness December 1, 2014-January 23, 2015
Fine Arts The arts provide an outlet for humans to express themselves. Pattern Expression How the arts are connected to each other The reasons that people express themselves through the arts How and why artists choose an art form for expression Techniques and styles artists use to express themselves March 23-April 24, 2015 PSPE Central idea Cooperation, communication, trust, and an open-mind are essential to effectively solving problems and achieving team goals. Problem solving The importance of communicating our thoughts and ideas How trust, teamwork, and an open mind to change can greatly increase success The many ways that problems can be solved November 17-December19, 2014