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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Home is Where the Heart Is
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Central Idea
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Communities meet personal and physical needs of their members. |
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Theme
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How We Organize Ourselves
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Title
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Who’s the Boss?
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Central Idea
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Governments are organized systems that provide leadership and structure for people.
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Second Trimester
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Theme
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How We Express Ourselves
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Title
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Generation Next
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Central Idea
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Stories reflect the beliefs and history of individuals and groups.
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Theme
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Where We Are in Place and Time
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Title
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On the Move
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Central Idea
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Significant historical journeys have impacted the way we live today.
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Third Trimester
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Theme
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How the World Works
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Title
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Invisible Forces
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Central Idea
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Components of the Earth interact and cause change.
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Theme
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Sharing the Planet
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Title
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Bound for Extinction
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Central Idea
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Taking responsible action helps to preserve life on our planet.
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