Download Date October 1st–November 2nd Grade Level Unit Calendar Grade

October 1st–November 2nd
Date
Grade Level Unit Calendar
Grade
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Theme
WHO WE ARE
HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Sharing The Planet
The impact of scientific and
technological advances on society and
on the environment. An inquiry into
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.
An inquiry into the 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 ORGANIZE
OURSELVES
HOW THE WORLD WORKS
an inquiry into the nature of the
self, beliefs and values, personal,
physical, mental, social and spiritual
health, human relationship including
families, friends, communities and
cultures, rights and responsibilities,
what it means to be human.
HOW WE ORGANIZE
OURSELVES
A Balanced Lifestyle May
Impact Your Future
Communities are Enriched
by their Members and the
Different Perspectives
They Bring
We Have a
Responsibility
Towards our
Environment
CONCEPTSChange, Perspective and
Responsibility
CONCEPTSFunction, Change and
Responsibility
Related ConceptsContribute and Change
Related ConceptsInitiative and Systems
Lines of Inquiry*Communities are composed of
citizens who contribute in
different ways
*All citizens have rights and
responsibilities
*Citizens vote to elect leaders
and make changes in their
community
Lines of Inquiry*Life cycles of plants
and animals
*We have a
responsibility to
protect the rainforest
*The destruction of the
Rainforest may affect
the life cycles of both
plants and animals
Unit
CONCEPTSPerspective, Reflective and
Responsibility
Related ConceptsEmotions and health
Lines of Inquiry*Ways to develop a healthy
mind
*How people identify their
emotions
*Ways to develop a healthy
body
In 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.
People in a
community Meet
Their needs by
making Money
Choices, Creating
Businesses and
Producing Trade
Goods
CONCEPTSFunction, perspective
and Causation
Related ConceptsBusinesses and Systems
Lines of Inquiry*People own
Businesses
*People use money to
buy things they need
and want
*Managing money is
important
The impact of scientific and
technological advances on society
and on the environment. An
inquiry into 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.
In inquiry into the
interconnectedness of humanmade systems and communities;
the structure and function of
organizations; societal decisionmaking; economic activities and
their impact on humankind and
the environment.
The Harnessing and
Usage of Electricity and
Magnetism may Impact
Our Environment and
Lives
CONCEPTSFunction, Connection and
Change
Related ConceptsElectricity and Magnetism
The Organization of our
Government Structure
May Promote a WellBalanced Global Society
CONCEPTSForm, Function and
Responsibility
Lines of Inquiry*Electricity and magnetism
and how do they work
*Ways in which electricity
and magnetism impacts the
environment in our lives
*Our role as a consumer and
conserver of electricity
Lines of Inquiry*Types of government
*Human rights and social
justice
*Government effects on
human rights and social
justice
Related ConceptsOrganization and Justice