How The World Works An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the
interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
	Where We Are In Place & Time An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships
between and then interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
	How We Organize Ourselves An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
	Sharing The Planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
	Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

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	How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Central Idea:
Beliefs and values are expressed through literature.
	Key Concepts: Form, connection, causation
Related Concepts: Culture, Values, Beliefs, Diversity Lines of Inquiry:
* The difference between literature forms * The way literature details support theme * Comparing texts from various cultures ELA, S,SS, MML, Mu, A

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	Central Idea:
People respond to the shaping and reshaping of the Earth’s surface.
Key Concepts: Change, causation, responsibility Related Concepts: Erosion, geography, plate movement
Lines of Inquiry: *Patterns of landforms on the planet
* The processes that shape and reshape the Earth’s surface
*How changes on the Earth are measured and addressed S, SS, ELA , MML
	Central Idea:
Challenges and opportunities drive immigration and migration.

Key Concepts: Perspective, causation
Related Concepts: Exploration, ]migration, culture
Lines of Inquiry:
*Conflict between groups of people
*Reasons and ways people relocate
* Effects of immigration and migration on communities, cultures, and individuals SS, ELA, MML, PE
	Central Idea:
Decisions promote or deny justice.

Key Concepts: Function, change, perspective Related Concepts: Justice, roles, responsibilities

Lines of Inquiry: *Purposes of government *How democracy works *The impact of decision making on societies

SS, ELA, MML, A
	Central Idea:
Resources drive production and consumption.
Key Concepts: Causation, responsibility, form Related Concepts: Natural resources, wealth distribution, production, entrepreneurship

Lines of Inquiry: *How resources drive production *Innovation through entrepreneurship
*Economic decision making S, SS, ELA, MML
	Exhibition

Central Idea: TBD

All Key Concepts, but particularly: change, responsibility and reflection

SS, ELA, M, MML

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How We Organize Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment
	
Where We Are In Place & Time An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and then interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global persp
ectives
	
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
	
Sharing The Planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
	
How The World Works
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment

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	How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Central Idea: Creative expression connects people and ideas.
	Key Concepts: Function, connection, responsibility
Related Concepts:  Written expression, performance, collaboration Lines of Inquiry:
*The importance of revision in the writing process
*Purposes and uses of various digital media platforms and tools *How performance connects artist with audience

ELA,S, SS, M, MML, A, Mu
	
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	Central Idea: Collaborative systems strengthen communities. Key Concepts: Function, responsibility, connection Related Concepts: Citizenship, roles, systems Lines of Inquiry:
* Organization of systems and roles within a community
*Function and structure of government
*Use of power and authority

SS, ELA, MML
	Central Idea: Cultures exhibit change and continuity.

Key Concepts: Perspective, change, form
Related Concepts: Culture, history, mapping
Lines of Inquiry: *Cultural elements
* Comparing and contrasting cultural elements across time and place
*Locating different cultures

SS, ELA, MML, Mu
	
Central Idea: Curiosity sparks inquiry and learning. Key Concepts: Causation, Change, Function
Related Concepts: Magnetism, Matter. scientific method

Lines of Inquiry: *Asking thick questions *Scientific inquiry
*How changes in matter and motion affect daily decisions

SS, ELA, MML, Mu
	Central Idea: Renewable energy promotes sustainable living.
Key Concepts: Change, form, causation
Related Concepts: Energy, comp. of earth, natural resources, conservation Lines of Inquiry:
*The formation and uses of rocks and soil
*Ways people convert Earth’s resources to energy *Preservation of natural resources
S, SS, ELA, MML, PE
	Central Idea: Traits and behaviors that are passed down...
Key concepts: Function, causation, change Related concepts:,
Adaptations, life cycle, heredity Lines of Inquiry:
*Physical traits and adaptive behaviors
*How living things change in various periods in their lives * Inheritance of attributes and actions between generations

S, ELA, MML

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How We Organize Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
	
How The World Works
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
	
How We Express Ourselves An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
	
Sharing The Planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
	
Where We Are In Place & Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and then interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.-

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Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

Central Idea:
Actions create consequences.
	
Key Concepts: Connection, responsibility. Related Concepts: Writing, Citizenship, Impacts Lines of Inquiry:
*Rules affect who we are and what we do *Rights and responsibilities in various contexts *Consequences for action
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	Central Idea: Economic choices create consequences.
Key Concepts: Causation, connection, responsibility Related Concepts: Consumption, production Lines of Inquiry:
*How producers and consumer depend on each other
*The chain of events that occur before and after spending money
*Using money and resources to take action SS, ELA, MML, Mu
	Central Idea: Experimentation and observation help scientists understand scientific principles.
Key Concepts: Form, causation Related Concepts: Forces, precipitation, data
Lines of Inquiry:
*How and why forces work in people's’ lives
*Forms and causes of weather *How all learners use experimentation and observation SS, ELA, MML, MuPE
	Central Idea: The arts inspire response and opinion.

Key Concepts: Form, perspective, responsibility Related Concepts:
Self-expression, diversity, freedom
Lines of Inquiry: *How artists express themselves
*Determining and defending a personal opinion
*How effective writing can influence an audience
SS, ELA, MML, Mu, A
	Central Idea:	The Earth is a community.

.Key Concepts: Function, connection, change Related Concepts: Interdependence,
endangerment, conservation Lines of Inquiry: *Similarities between
life forms past and present *How animals meet needs through food chains and food webs
*Changing habitats SS, ELA, MML, PE
	Central Idea: Innovative thinkers shape society.

Key Concepts: Change, perspective, causation
Related Concepts: Biography, Time Spans, societal change

Lines of Inquiry:
* Action of significant individuals and groups * Documenting personal histories
* Impact of innovation on daily living

SS, ELA, MML, A

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Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
	
How We Organize Ourselves An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
	
Where We Are In Place & Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and then interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
	
How The World Works An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
	
Sharing The Planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.

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How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Central Idea: Writers write for readers.
	
Key Concepts: Form, Change
Related Concept: Sequencing, author’s craft, and editing Lines of Inquiry:
*Using elements to write and understand stories *How and why authors write
*How the writing and editing processes help readers understand and enjoy stories
	
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	Central Idea: Learner profile attributes help people build relationships.

Key Concepts: Function, responsibility, perspective Related Concepts: Citizenship, interdependence
Lines of Inquiry: *Understanding and showing learner profile attributes
*Building relationships by using learner profile attributes
*Interviewing others to gain information
LA, SS, Mu, MML, A
	Central Idea: Each person gets his/her needs and wants by choosing different goods and services.

Key Concepts: Perspective, causation, responsibility Related Concepts: Choice, consumption, goods and services Lines of Inquiry:
*Ways that goods and services help meet needs and want *How different people meet basic needs
*How place and time influences needs and wants
SS, ELA, MML
	Central Idea:
Mapping directs people to locations.

Key Concepts: Form, function, connection Related Concepts: Geography, maps, landforms Lines of Inquiry:
* Using mapping tools and techniques to design and understand spaces
*Ways to represent places *Relationship of a location to other places in
the world
SS, M, MML, A
	Central Idea:
Water is a crucial resource.

Key Concepts: Form, change, responsibility

Related Concepts: States of matter, water cycle, precipitation, conservation

Lines of Inquiry: *Properties of water
*How water and filter cycles provide water across the planet
*What people can do to conserve water
S, ELA, SS, M, MML
	Central Idea:
Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

Key Concepts: Function, causation, responsibility Related Concepts: Animals, habitat, conservation

Lines of Inquiry: *Needs of living things
*Ways that habitats provide needs
*Protecting habitats

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Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
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An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities (How we organize)
	
Sharing The Planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution
	
How We Express Ourselves An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
	
How The World Works
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.

and homes and journeys (Where we are in place and time)

Unit 1- 12 weeks
	
Unit 2-6 weeks
	
Unit 3 -6 weeks
	
Unit 4-12 weeks

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Central Idea: People live, learn and work together in a community.

Key Concepts: Function, responsibility, form

Related: Citizenship, relationships, symbols, mapping, sound

*Individual uniqueness *Purposes for rules and routines
*How and why leaders and helpers serve a community
	
Central Idea: Conflicts can be solved peacefully.

Key Concepts: Causation, perspective

Related Concepts: Communication, consequences, cooperation

Lines of Inquiry:
* Expressing needs and wants
*Identifying choices in order to make decisions * Ways to cooperate and share
	
Central Idea Feelings inspire creativity.

Key Concepts: Perspective, connection

Related Concepts: Biography, symmetry

Lines of Inquiry: *Color and shape in art *Symmetry and balance
* How art and music express feelings and life experience
	
Central Idea: Changes in the natural world affect daily living.

Key Concepts: Function, causation, change

Related Concepts:
Traits of living and non-things, weather, seasons, effects of sun and moon
Lines of Inquiry:
*How and why living things move
*How and why sky objects affect daily living *How shelter connects to weather/seasons

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