Believe it...Achieve it!
1st Grade
( the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity)
Central Idea: Patterns can be discovered, created and expressed.
Lines of Inquiry:
seasonal patterns throughout the year
predictable patterns of the sun, moon and stars
relationships between the amount of daylight and the time of year
Key Concepts: causation, form, connection
- Related: Patterns, Seasons, Expression
(communities and the relationships within and between them)
Central Idea: Plants and animals learn from each other
Lines of Inquiry:
- humans mimic nature to survive
- patterns of behavior between organisms and their offspring
- what can we learn from plants
Key Concepts: function, perspective, causation
Related: Adaptations, Survival, Resources
(orientation in place and time)
Central Idea: Who I am through my cultures and traditions
Lines of Inquiry:
- Cultural practices and family traditions
- How life changed over time
- Diverse people build strong communities
Key Concepts: connection, perspective, change
Related concepts: Quality of Life, Community, Change
(economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment)
Central Idea: Economics impact communities
Lines of Inquiry:
- people provide goods and services
- roles of banks and businesses in a community
- how the environment impacts how we live
Concepts: connection, responsibility, causation
Related: Economics, Systems
(how humans use their understanding of scientific principles)
Central Idea: Light and sound help people communicate in our world
Lines of Inquiry:
- how light and sound travel
- light affects illumination of different objects
- people use sound and light to shape our world
Concepts: causation, form, function
Related: Communication, Resources