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Who we Are |
Where we are in place and time |
How we express ourselves |
How the world works |
How we organize ourselves |
Sharing the planet |
| GRADES |
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. |
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. |
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic. |
An inquiry into the 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 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. |
An inquiry into 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. |
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Body systems work in balance to support human life.
LOI Information
Rights and responsibilities;
what it means to be human
Key concepts:
function, responsibility, connection
Related concepts:
genetics, resources, environment, education
Lines of inquiry
- How human body systems serve different functions
- The availability of resources and the affects on our health
- An inquiry into connections between medicine and healthy bodies
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Exploration brings about change.
Central Idea
The discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind;
Key concepts: causation, perspective, change
Related concepts: explorations, adventures,
Lines of inquiry
- Ways in which exploration is caused
- The short and long term impact of exploration
- Different points of view about exploration
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Ancient Civilizations have contributed in many ways to later civilizations.
Central Idea
Our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Key concepts: perspective, form, function
Related concepts: decorations, archaeology, ornamental structures, architecture, models, designs
Lines of inquiry
- How ancient civilizations influence current structure
- How artefacts are used to express beliefs and values
- The role of art in culture and society
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Advances in technology continue to increase our knowledge of the universe.
Central Idea
The impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Key concepts: form, function, reflection
Related concepts: solar system, technology, creation myths
Lines of inquiry
- Historical theories about the universe
- The components and laws of the universe
- How people's curiosity has led to a greater understanding of the universe.
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Citizens have responsibilities in creating systems to sustain order.
Central Idea
The structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making;
Key concepts: causation, change, responsibility
Related concepts: revolutions, nations, policies, governmental systems
Lines of inquiry
- Revolutions create change
- Causes and effects of revolutions
- Conflicts and revolutions create nations, policies and systems.
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Components within ecosystems are interdependent and can be affected by change
Central Idea
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things;
Key concepts: change, causation, responsibility
Related concepts: environmental concerns, natural disasters
Lines of inquiry
- Choices can cause changes in the environment
- People have a responsibility to maintain a healthy environment
- Changes in our environment beyond our control
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Fourth (4th) |
Relationships influence our personal choices.
Central Idea
(Human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures, social health, mental health)
Key concepts: causation, connection, responsibility
Related concepts: interdependence, consequences, relationships, roles, boundaries, social awareness, social cues
Lines of inquiry
- How others can influence our choices (connection)
- How we are responsible for our choices
- How your choices impact the world around you (Causation)
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Civilizations are discovered through documentation.
Central Idea
The relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives
Key concepts: connection, change, reflection
Related concepts: History of Tucson, History of Natives, History of Arizona, biographies, ancestry paths, settlement
Lines of inquiry
- An inquiry into the discoveries of past civilizations. (Reflection)
- An inquiry into how documentation provides knowledge of the past. (Perspective)
- An inquiry into how the present is connected to the past (connection)
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People capture their civilization through creative expression.
Central Idea
The ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Key concepts: function, perspective, reflection
Related concepts: native art forms (language, writing, music, dance)
Lines of inquiry
- How people keep records of their past (function)
- How people reflect and record to remember (reflection)
- What creative expressions reveal about civilizations (perspective)
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Curiosity and need inspire inventions.
Central Idea
How humans use their understanding of scientific principles;
Key concepts: causation, responsibility, connection
Related concepts: inventions, inventors, discovery of ideas
Lines of inquiry
- How curiosity fuels ideas (causation)
- How need inspires the discovery of inventions (responsibility)
- How inventions impact the world (connection)
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Governments are developed resulting in structures that create law and order
Central Idea
The structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making
Key concepts:
form, connection, responsibility
Related concepts: government, laws, policies, elections, monarchy, democracy, wars, social media
Lines of inquiry
- The many forms of governments (Form)
- How leaders become leaders (connection)
- How people can influence laws (responsibility)
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Adaptations to your environment are necessary for survival.
Central Idea
An inquiry into 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;
Key concepts: change, reflection, causation
Related concepts: finite resources, adapting to habitat, different ecosystems,
Lines of inquiry
- How resources are affected by the environment (causation)
- How survival is affected by the ability to adapt (change)
- How adaptation is on going for surviving (reflection)
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Third (3rd) |
Choices in rest, exercise and nutrition have an effect on our health
Central Idea
Personal, Physical, Spiritual, Mental Health
Key concepts: connection, perspective, responsibility
Related concepts: relationships, transportation, resources, emotions, moods, foods,
Lines of inquiry
- Patterns of rest and exercise (connection)
- An inquiry into human nutrition (perspective)
- How we choose a balanced regime for our health (responsibility)
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Immigration is a response to human needs and desires.
Central Idea
Migrations of humankind; homes and journeys
Key concepts: causation, change, connection
Related concepts: homesick, symbols, colonization, adaptation, process of moving, citizenship, journeys
Lines of inquiry
- Connection between personal histories and journeys
- People migrate for a variety of different reason (cause)
- Migration and immigration cause change in peoples lives
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People express themselves through different artistic styles and forms
Central Idea
The ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Key concepts: reflection, form, perspective
Related concepts: different styles of art, media, different artists, art history
Lines of inquiry
- Ways in which people use art to express themselves (reflection)
- Ways in which art is represented in different forms and styles (form)
- Ways in which art evokes different feelings and moods (perspective)
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People share a responsibility to conserve water which is one of our most precious natural resources
Central Idea
The interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies;
Key concepts: form, responsibility, function
Related concepts: conservation, pollution
Lines of inquiry
- Ways in which we obtain water (form)
- Ways in which we conserve water (responsibility)
- Water is essential for life (function)
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Citizens have rights, duties and responsibilities under the government in which they reside.
Central Idea
The structure and function of organizations
Key concepts: form, connection, responsibility
Related concepts: naturalized citizens,
Lines of inquiry
- Ways in which you become a citizen (form)
- Ways in which being a citizen has benefits (connection)
- Ways in which we can be a global citizen (responsibility)
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Struggles for equality occur in relationships.
Central Idea
Access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Key concepts: causation, change, perspective
Related concepts: race, ethnicity, government, laws, rights, economic status, physical appearance, disability, racism, slavery
Lines of inquiry
- There are many different causes of inequality
- Perspectives influence our initial feelings about others
- Diversity awareness brings about change
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Second (2nd) |
Our beliefs and values influence how we define our culture
Central Idea
beliefs and values;
Key concepts: perspective, connection, reflection
Related concepts: culture, values, beliefs, customs, traditions, holidays
Lines of inquiry
- Ways to express beliefs and values (reflection)
- Ways to define personal culture (perspective)
- Ways in which beliefs and values bring people together or separate them (connection)
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The development of civilizations occurs with growth of trade and transportation
Central Idea
the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives
Key concepts: causation, connection, change
Related concepts: currency, inventions, trade
Lines of inquiry
- Trade affects cultures (causation)
- People have common needs met by inventions (connection)
- Communication and transportation impact expansion. (Change)
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Trends in art and architecture reflect the culture and traditions of the people.
Central Idea
our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Key concepts: causation, responsibility, reflection
Related concepts: art, architecture
Lines of inquiry
- Art and Architecture evolve with time
- Ways in which peoples perception of art is based on their aesthetic values
- Ways in which people communicate through the arts
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The earths natural elements cause change to our environment that may impact people
Central Idea
the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies;
Key concepts: change, form, causation
Related concepts: natural disasters, moon phases, climate, fire, earth, water, forces of nature.
Lines of inquiry
- Patterns in nature
- Natural elements are found in everything
- Natural elements effect people
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Citizen beliefs may lead to action resulting in societal change
Central Idea
societal decision-making
Key concepts: causation, change, perspective
Related concepts: societal decision making, civil action,
Lines of inquiry
- Citizens beliefs can lead to action (perspective)
- Causes of discontent
- Societal decision making can lead to positive or negative change
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Living things grow and change in predictable cycles
Central Idea
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things;
Key concepts: change, connection, causation
Related concepts: camouflage, protection, food chain
Lines of inquiry
- Livings things change
- Living things have life cycles
- Cause and effect of life cycles
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First (1st) |
Relationships are inspired by honouring ones self and by being open minded to others perspectives
Central Idea
(Human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures)
Key concepts: reflecting, connection, responsibility
Related concepts: emotions, social cues, restorative practice, peace, communication, sharing, community, spirituality, kindness
Lines of inquiry
- Relationships start with you (reflection)
- We can build healthy relationships (connection)
- Relationships thrive off of being open minded to others (responsibility)
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Homes reflect personal identity and local culture
Central Idea
homes and journeys;
Key concepts: form, causation, change
Related concepts: journeys, what defines a shelter…home of people who care about you and people who care for you, not just a building…. Maps, architecture
Lines of inquiry
- People and animals in different types of shelters (form)
- Materials in our environment affect the types of shelters animals and people live in (causation)
- Weather, climate and geography affect the type of shelter we live in (change)
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Celebrations incorporate imagery and symbolism.
Central Idea
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values
Key concepts: reflection, perspective, function,
Related concepts: communication, flags, spirituality, tolerance, religion
Lines of inquiry
- Celebrations are a unique expression of ones beliefs and values (reflection)
- Imagery and symbolism can have multiple meanings (perspective)
- Symbols serve a function in a celebration (function)
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Agriculture transforms societies and environments
Central Idea
the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Key concepts: causation, change, connection
Related concepts: farming, communities, plants, irrigation
Lines of inquiry
- Science has advanced agriculture (Causation)
- Societies and environments have been transformed (changes)
- Agriculture is connected to our quality of life (connection)
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Economic choices impact the role we play as producers and consumers in our world.
Central Idea
economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Key concepts: perspective, connection, responsibility,
Related concepts: needs and wants, goods and services, money management, resources, supply and demand, currency, buyers and sellers
Lines of inquiry
- Economic Choices are based on our needs and wants (perspective)
- Producers and consumers are connected (connection)
- Our choices impact the global community (responsibility)
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The success of communities may depend upon the cooperation of its members
Central Idea
communities and the relationships within and between them;
Key concepts: form, function, responsibility
Related concepts: butterflies, whales,
Lines of inquiry
- Communities work in many different ways (form)
- Communities members have mutual responsibilities (responsibility)
- Community members cooperation can lead to success or failure (function)
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Kindergarten |
Understanding our bodies will help us maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Central Idea
An inquiry into the nature of the self;
Key concepts: function, causation, responsibility
Related concepts: physical activity, exercise, nutrition, hygiene,
Lines of inquiry
- My body serves a function and purpose (function)
- Daily habits and routines can help me to stay healthy (causation)
- Taking care of my body will keep me balanced (responsibility)
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Traditions are passed down through family stories to create a sense of identity.
Central Idea
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories;
Key concepts:
form, perspective, reflection
Related concepts: family tree, traditions,
Lines of inquiry
Ways in which family and local history are passed down through generations (form)
My personal story defines who I am (perspective)
Ways in which I can reflect on who I will become (reflection)
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Communicating through the arts allows us to convey emotion and express creativity.
Central Idea
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings
Key concepts: form, connection, reflection
Related concepts: literature, books, pictures, images, art, drawing, illustrations, authors, illustrators, artists, movies, music
Lines of inquiry
- What constitutes an art (form)
- How artists convey emotion (connection)
- What Creativity is (reflection)
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Weather patterns vary according to where we live and can change depending on the seasons.
Central Idea
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws
Key concepts: change, causation, responsibility
Related concepts: Seasons, shelter, seasonal activities, clothing, food
Lines of inquiry
- How does geography affect the weather patterns (causation)
- Seasons influence changes in weather (change)
- Weather impacts the personal choices that we make in our everyday lives (responsibility)
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Communities are organized in order to provide services for its people
Central Idea
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities;
Key concepts: form, function, connection
Related concepts: Organizations, Systems, Places, Jobs, friends, families, choices
Lines of inquiry
- Communities can be organized (form)
- Communities can serve us (function)
- The interconnectedness of the community can lead to cooperation and/or conflict (connection)
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The survival of living things is dependent on the way that we care for our planet.
Central Idea
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things;
Key concepts: causation, reflection, change
Related concepts: recycling, habitats, resources, ecosystems, natural resources, endangered animals, extinct animals
Lines of inquiry
- Living things are affected by their environment (causation)
- Ways in which we can preserve our resources to maintain a Healthy Planet (reflection)
- Humans have a shared responsibility in caring for the environment (change)
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