Central Idea:
- Our well being is influenced by our attitudes, actions and words
Lines of Inquiry:
- How words and actions can be interpreted
- Keeping safe
- Manners and etiquette of our school family
Unit 2: An Inquiry into: WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME: Back to the Past
Central Idea:
- Early cultures and settlers shape our world.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Life as an early settler during the early 1800s
- How indigenous people viewed and used the land and resources
- A comparison of aspects of life in early-settler communities and present-day communities
Unit 3: An Inquiry into: HOW THE WORLD WORKS: Forces
Central Idea:
- Forces causing and changing movement can have a significant impact on humans and the environment.
- Types of forces and their effects
- How we can protect ourselves from harmful forces
- Using force to work and manipulate objects
Unit 4: An Inquiry into: HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES: Country Mouse City Mouse
Central Idea:
- Geographic and environmental factors influence the development of communities.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Features of urban and rural communities
- Factors that influence the location of communities
- Changes in modern-day communities
Unit 5: An Inquiry into: HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES: The Wonderful World of Writing
Central Idea:
- Imaginary worlds can be expressed through story telling.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Different genres of storytelling
- The elements of a story
- The process of story writing
Unit 6: An Inquiry into: SHARING THE PLANET: My Garden
Central Idea:
- Plants and soils are essential for life on earth.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Characteristics of plants and soils
- Growth in plants and formation of soils
- Protecting plant & soil habitats
