Revised 8/11/17 Grade K Who I am and what I do affects everyone around me.,, Family Roles My likes/dislikes How I express my feelings My actions affect others ; personal Children discover their world through play. Function,, Exploration, Discovery, Self-awareness The importance of play and the skill and attributes people develop through play Play in different parts of the world How play changes during different stages of life Memories and traditions connect us to other generations, Reflection, Communication Family Sharing Importance of family artifacts and events Ways generations connect with one another Similarities and differences among generations within a family Living things change and grow. Form, Function, Growth, Evolution, Plants, Animals Attributes of living/nonliving things How living things change Plant and Animal lifecycles Roles and responsibilities help communities function independently,, Function Roles, Identity People have wants and needs Community workers meet the wants and needs of the people in the community Community workers exhibit specific attributes of the learner profile Humans and their choices have an impact on the planet., Causation, Conservation Pollution Infinite/Finite Resources Positive and Negative forms of human impact on the Earth How our choices effect Earth s Ways to reduce, reuse, recycle
1st Choices people make affect their health and wellbeing. ; personal Personal journeys can lead to change and new opportunities. Cultures express themselves through stories/ art. People classify to organize their world. Communities have systems that help them function in unique ways. Habitats support the needs of people and animals. Form, Causation, Cause/Effect, Balance People s choices impact others Daily habits and routines What it means to have a balanced lifestyle,,, Reflection Identity Inspiration Transformation Journeys are a collection of milestones that shape us How are people s personal journeys similar/different leads to opportunities, Reflection, Representation Communication Perception A culture s stories and art have meaning Art is a response to the artist s perspective on culture, customs, and traditions. Cultures are made up of small groups (family) traditions Form,, Reflection Properties Organization There are different ways to classify Describing properties deepens understanding of the world around us Ways we use classification in our lives Function, Causation, Form Community Systems Organization Natural and manmade systems Systems of government Maps-similarities/ differences between communities Function,, Adaptation Balance Ecosystems Living things have needs Habitats provide for the needs of living things Human actions affect habitats and vice versa.
2 nd People contribute to communities in various ways.,, Communities, Roles Characteristics of a diverse community How citizens participate in their community Role models in the community ; personal Physical features affect how communities are formed. Form,, Landforms, Settlement, Natural Resources Physical features of communities How physical features affect how people live Comparison of communities around the world Holidays and celebrations tell about a community s shared history and values. Function, Causation, Traditions, Celebrations, Symbols Celebrations help us to learn about our history, culture, and values Celebrations take many forms Importance of symbols to celebrations Forces cause change Function, Causation, Balance, systems, relationships, equilibrium, How people use the Scientific Method for experimentation How objects move and balance Impact of force on given objects Laws are established to maintain and protect community members or citizens of a nation, Reflection, Citizenship, relationships Why laws are created How laws are created Consequences related to laws Communities use to meet their wants and needs.,, Environment, interdependence, sustainability Availability of different What people want in relation to what people need How decisions impact our in positive ways
3 rd Humans tell stories that go beyond time and culture ; personal Human discovery leads to new understanding of our world. Ideas, feelings, and creativity are expressed through music. Natural Resources are intricate to human life. Economic choices impact our society and our lives. Living things share for survival and peace., Form Reflection Causation,, Function,, Form,, Form Causation, Function,, Reflection, Causation Artifacts, Communication, Identity Discovery, History, Exploration Expression, Culture Consumption, energy, distribution Economy, Interdependence, Sustainability Stories explain the world around us Needs of people are reflected in their stories Universal story elements across cultures Exploration is reflected in literature How are explorations planned and organized Outcomes of exploration Music conveys ideas Music is open to interpretation Music crosses curricular and cultural boundaries Types of Ways humans use Impact of the use of Components of an economy Factors that influence economic choices Impact of economic choices on economy Resources essential to living things Cause and effect of resource consumption Responsible sharing of
4 th People shape and impact our values, attitudes, and actions. Causation, change, connection Behavior Conflict Cause and effect Human inquiry leads to advancement Natural events create opportunity and change Events shape people s attitudes ; personal Migration is a response to human circumstances and challenges Causation,, Compassion, Conflict, Hardship, Migration Causes of migration of indigenous people Hardships and conflicts of new settlement How does Migration effect individuals and communities People create different forms of expression to convey their uniqueness as human beings, perspective, reflection Choice, Expression, Purpose How do people determine what is art Does art look different in different places and/or times How do people decide what they will do for a living Natural processes create change. Form,, Causation Geography, Landscape, Dependence, Settlement Impact of Natural Disasters What are natural disasters and why/how do they happen? How does settlement depend on geography Systems help people make sense of their world : Function, Causation, Analyze Problem solving Types of systems Why people need systems How systems impact our lives Personal choices effect the, Causation, Conservation, Ecology, Sustainability, Consumption, Interdependence Human responsibility to the Personal choices make an impact Lifelong actions can promote change and sustainability
5th Scientific advances impact people s lives Function, Discovery, Technology, Exploration Space Exploration Technological advances that solve problems Scientific processes lead to advancements in our lives ; personal Expansion of territories leads to change Causation,, Freedom, Culture, Values Reasons people migrate Specific individuals or groups affect change Impact of colonization on groups of people Governments provide order and responsibility within communities Form, Function, Systems, Rights, Society How do Governments guarantee individual rights How does the system of a government function How do citizens bring about change in society s in the system impact adaptions within the natural world, Causation, Adaptation, Impact, Habitats between organism and habitats Impact has on living things s people make to adapt to their There is a connection between change and revolution, Causation, Revolution, Democracy, Independence between revolution and government How do the causes of Revolution bring about change and independence s revolution can have on people/areas Balance between living organisms sustains healthy systems Causation, Function, Balance, Dependence, Ways in which producers, consumers, decomposers are interdependent How human interaction with the can affect the balance and imbalance of systems Water cycle/system cycles
6th beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and rights and responsibilities; Systems help shape our world, Function, Interpretation (finding evidence) Interdependence Parts of systems Systems have inputs, outputs and feedback mechanisms Impact of systems parts on whole Human interaction in parts of a system can affect total system orientation in place ; personal migrations of and the interconnected-ness of individuals and civilizations, from Climate impacts the form and function of a community Function, Causation, Cycle, Environment Impact of geography Global cultures and communities lifestyles based on climate Role of climate on community in the future ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, values; the reflect on, extend and enjoy our People interact and communicate using art,, Creativity, Communication, Role Artistic methods and their message The role of art in different cultures, places, s How art changes over time natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the Our role in systems impacts our communication. Function,, Ecosystems, Homeostasis, Innovation How does the system of the Scientific Method drive inquiry Human impact on ecosystems How do past people and events drive innovation human made systems and communities; the structure and function making; economic and the Understanding how Government functions gives responsibility to people to make decisions Function,, Structure, Beliefs, Citizenship, Government How government addresses community and global issues The power of the government affects the decision-making of its citizens The structure and power of government dictates how citizens participate in decision-making and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite with other people and with and between them; access to equal Children worldwide encounter a range of challenges, risks, opportunities, and responsibilities Form,, Reflection Health, Influence, Similarities/Differences Challenges, risks, and opportunities that children encounter (local and global) How children respond to challenges/risks How individuals, organizations and nations protect children from risk