Program of Inquiry Overview
First Trimester
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Theme
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Who We Are
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Title
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Let’s Talk About It
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Central Idea
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People develop strategies to communicate, problem solve, and connect with others.
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Theme
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How the World Works
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Title
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Material Magic
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Central Idea
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Materials have unique properties that determine their use and can be changed in different ways to create new forms and functions.
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Second Trimester
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Theme
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How We Organize Ourselves
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Title
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All Our Bags are Packed & Village People -
Work in Progress
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Central Idea
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Exploring different places and global cultures helps us gain knowledge and understanding of others' perspectives and organization.
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Theme
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How We Express Ourselves
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Title
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It’s Raining Books!
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Central Idea
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Authors and illustrators use a variety of ways to express themselves.
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Third Trimester
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Theme
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Where We Are in Place & Time
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Title
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Indigenous People
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Central Idea
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Indigenous Peoples have unique cultures, traditions, and ways of life that are interconnected with nature, and we can learn from and respect their wisdom.
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Theme
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Sharing the Planet
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Title
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It’s Not Easy Being Green
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Central Idea
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Plants and people depend on each other in order to survive.
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