2nd Grade

(our appreciation of the aesthetic)

Central Idea: Ideas are expressed through stories and tales

 

Lines of Inquiry:

• stories express self
• how people tell stories 
• illustrations provide insight into a story 

Concepts: perspective, form, reflection

 

Related: Culture Diversity, Perception, Inspiration

(communities and relationships in and between them)

Central Idea: Diversity of plants sustain life on earth

 

Lines of Inquiry:

Structure of animals and plants 

Purpose of these structures 

Causes that change an environment 

 

Concepts: function, form, responsibility

 

Related: Sustainability, Adaptation, Structures

(Personal histories; Interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations from local and global perspectives)

Central Idea: Events and experiences shape history

 

Lines of Inquiry:

Contributions of historical figures 

Impact of conflict  

Events shape national identity 

 

Key Concepts: connection, perspective, change

 

Related concepts:  Relationships, Conflict, Identity

(human relationships including family, friends, communities and cultures)

Central Idea: People are responsible for their choices

 

Lines of Inquiry:

personal accountability 

outcomes of making choices

setting personal goals

 

Key Concepts: balanced, open-minded, principled

 

Related concepts: Choices, Relationships