Lansdowne Elementary Programme of Inquiry 2017

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Central Idea: Human connections form relationships. Central Idea: Central Idea: People express themselves in Central Idea: Central Idea: People create systems to help Central Idea: Humans and animals The past various ways. Weather systems organize their lives. are connected. Key Concepts: Change, function shapes our affect our world. K world today. Key Concepts: perspective, reflection Key Concepts: responsibility, function Key Concepts: connection, form Lines of inquiry: Key Concepts: -how people develop and maintain relationships Key Lines of inquiry: Lines of inquiry: -how humans change over time (physical, mental, social) Concepts: Lines of inquiry: causation, change -differences among groups you choose and groups you are change, -the needs and wants of people -how humans affect animal life born into reflection -oral and/or written expressions from various Lines of inquiry: -why rules are needed for different -the characteristics of living and cultures settings nonliving things Lines of -how thoughts and feelings are expressed -different weather -how animals move -how jobs help people meet their needs -how humans and animals use inquiry: through visual arts features and wants -how new -movement, dance, and music -the effects of weather resources discoveries -how to use a map and how we adapt -how positive relationships are needed change our -comparing weather for fair play and friendship lives patterns that occur -the impact of from season to season individual contributions -the impact of developments in technology Lansdowne Elementary Programme of Inquiry 2017 Central Idea: Responsible and/ or irresponsible actions impact Central Idea: Central Idea: People express feelings, beliefs and Central Idea: People Central Idea: Community resources Central Idea: The needs of different settings. Diverse ideas in many different ways. conduct observations satisfy our needs. living things help determine Key Concepts: reflection and responsibility cultures shape to understand how their survival. our world. Key Concepts: perspective connection things move. Key Concepts: connection / 1 Lines of inquiry: responsibility Key Concepts: form / change Lines of inquiry: Key Key Concepts: Concepts: causation / function Lines of inquiry: Lines of inquiry: -the rules needed for different settings -ways folklore affects communities -roles, attitudes, and characteristics of leaders around the connection -how stories are communicated world and -different forms of poetry Lines of inquiry: -the choices you make to satisfy wants -how plants and animals -consequences and/or effects of actions in different settings perspective and needs depend on each other for -ways in which conflicts can be resolved in different -the way variables -producing and consuming goods and energy and growth in different services conditions settings Lines of affect how objects -how supply and demand affects the -how people protect the inquiry: move -ways movement is choices families and communities make environment affected by pushing or How earth materials support -things that pulling plant and animal life define a -the effects of a given culture force on the motion of -reasons for an object, including observing balanced forces celebrated -how objects in the holidays sky have patterns of -events and movement symbols associated with celebrations and holidays

An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into: Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works

An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we between the natural world (physical and biological) and human including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and of humankind; the relationships between and the reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific responsibilities; what it means to be human. interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and aesthetic. principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on global perspectives. society and on the environment. Lansdowne Elementary Programme of Inquiry 2017 Central Idea: Central Idea: Central Idea: Creativity and feelings are expressed Central Idea: Changes in matter affect the environment. Cultural diversity adds to our community. People and their physical environments change over time. through sound. Key Concepts: change, connection Key Concepts: form, connection Key Concepts: perspective, reflection Key Concepts: function, causation Lines of inquiry: 2 Lines of inquiry: Lines of inquiry: Lines of inquiry: -states in which matter exists -how people influence our traditions and values. -the contributions of historical figures -how sound is made -properties and uses of matter -the diverse cultures of people in a community -how to interpret school and community maps -the relationship between sound and objects -ways matter changes -the importance of respect for diverse groups in a -the meaning of symbols and locations of physical and -cultural expressions of sound community human features on maps

Central Idea: Government is structured to support the Central Idea: Key historic events, influential individuals Central Idea: Values, beliefs and traditions influence Central Idea: The laws of nature explain the world changing needs of a community. and ideas affect communities. how people express themselves. around us.

Key Concepts: function, connection, responsibility Key Concepts: responsibility, change, reflection Key Concepts: perspective, connection Key Concepts: function, causation, change 3 Lines of inquiry: Lines of inquiry: Lines of inquiry Lines of inquiry:

-how citizens contribute to the development of the -how significant ideas impact global communities -the languages, foods, and traditions within communities -the ways energy is transferred from warmer objects to community throughout history -how key historical events create change in local and -the artistic expression of different cultures cooler objects -the branches of government that are in place to serve global communities -how cultures borrow and share from each other -how air surrounds us and takes up space and has mass citizens -how multiple perspectives develop ideas about historical -the ways force and motion affect the speed and direction -the rights and responsibilities that citizens have within events of objects their communities -how matter can be differentiated based on changing properties

An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into: Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works

An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we between the natural world (physical and biological) and human including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and of humankind; the relationships between and the reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific responsibilities; what it means to be human. interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and aesthetic. principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on global perspectives. society and on the environment. Lansdowne Elementary Programme of Inquiry 2017 Central Idea: Making wise choices helps us maintain a Central Idea: People on the move affect the world Central Idea: Writing is a way we express our thoughts and Central Idea: Forms of energy have predictable healthy lifestyle. around them. feelings. behaviors that lead to innovations. Key Concepts: connection, change, function Key Concepts: form, perspective, reflection 4 Key Concepts: responsibility, reflection Key Concepts: perspective, causation Lines of inquiry: -how electrically charged objects produce motion Lines of inquiry: - light, sound and magnets as forms of energy Lines of inquiry: Lines of inquiry: -conductors and nonconductors of energy -the different types of written expression (poetry, drama, -how to maintain healthy systems -the causes for movement narrative, argumentative, expository) -factors that influence choices we make -the influence of ethnic and cultural groups -consequences and actions -a Case Study of North Carolina history -how people around the world use different types of writing to -the role of food, vitamins and minerals on the body share convictions and ideas

-how writing is a visual of our mental processes

Central Idea: Health and balance in the human body Central Idea: Exploration leads to discoveries and new Central Idea: Images and literature provide perspectives Central Idea: Scientific principles make the world work. depend on organized systems understandings. on culture. Key Concepts: perspective, connection, reflection Key Concepts: Causation, change, reflection .Key Concepts: Form, function, connection, responsibility Lines of Inquiry: (personal) Key Concepts: change, responsibility, causation -the expression of ideas and emotions through creativity Related concept: energy 5 -cultural expressions Lines of Inquiry:- the ways simple and complex cells sustain life Lines of inquiry: -various artistic mediums Lines of inquiry:

- the major organs and systems of the human body and their -laws of motion function(s) -the different forms of government

-how human body systems are independent and interdependent -the role of citizens and their rights -physical and chemical changes

- parents and their offspring according to inherited and not -the impact of market economies inherited traits -heat transfer