Age An inquiry into:
Who we are
An inquiry into the nature of
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.
5–6 Central idea: Individuals
K possess roles and
responsibilities
Key concepts:
Responsibility, Causation,
reflection
Related concepts: rules,
roles, consequences, impact,
interaction, emotions
Lines of inquiry:
Purpose of rules and
routines
Responsibilities in homes,
schools, and
communities
Roles and responsibilities
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An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
Where we are in place and
time
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.
How we express ourselves
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.
How the world works
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.
How we organize
ourselves
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.
Sharing the planet
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.
Central idea: Celebrations
and traditions vary from
place to place.
Central idea: Signs and
symbols facilitate
communication.
Central idea: Cycles of
Earth impact living and
non-living things.
Key concepts: Connection,
Perspective
Related concepts:
sequences, transformation,
celebration, traditions
Key concepts: Function,
Connection
Related concepts: behavior,
interdependence, systems
Key concepts: change,
connection
Related concepts: cycles,
weather, patterns,
relationships
Central idea: Communities Central idea: Living things
are organized to meet
influence economics
needs.
Key concepts: Reflection,
Key concepts: function,
Connection, Responsibility
form, perspective
Related concepts:
Related concepts: role,
evidence, interdependence,
community, organization,
needs and wants, goods and
location
services
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry
Lines of inquiry:
Personal history
Cultural celebrations
Common characteristics of
multiple groups
Signs and symbols
How people communicate
Specialized systems of
communication
Natural cycles
Impact of weather
Traits and behaviors of
living things
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Roles of community
members
Community organization
Needs in communities
6th unit
Lines of inquiry:
How living things satisfy
needs and wants
Interconnectedness of
living things
Goods and services in
communities
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Age An inquiry into:
Who we are
An inquiry into the nature of
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.
6–7 Central idea: Choices
1st impact relationships.
Key concepts:
responsibility, perspective,
reflection
Related concepts:
leadership, rules, fairness,
opinion, cooperation
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
Where we are in place and
time
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.
How we express ourselves
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.
How the world works
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.
How we organize
ourselves
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.
Sharing the planet
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.
Central idea: Families
change throughout history.
Central idea: We use our
imagination to think,
create and express
ourselves.
Central idea: The sun’s
energy impacts living and
non-living things.
Central idea: Workers can
benefit from organization
and effort.
Central idea: Living things
interact with their
environment to thrive and
survive.
Key concepts: Change,
causation, reflection
Related concepts: energy,
dependence, resources
Key concepts: connection,
function, responsibility
Related concepts:
economics, purpose,
motivation
Key concepts: Form,
change, causation
Related concepts: culture,
history
Lines of inquiry:
Key concepts:
Perspective, form, change
Related concepts: inquiry,
imagination
How we learn about the past
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry
The ways in which needs
Characteristics of living
Lines of inquiry:
How we express our
change over time
and non-living things
Respecting others’ abilities
Reasons to work
imagination
Ways families are alike and
The ways in which living
and interests
Ways to be organized
How our imagination helps
different
things meet their needs
Cooperation with others
The difference effort
us consider other
The sun as a source of
Role of rules in daily life
makes in work
perspectives
energy
Personal accountability
How imagination helps us 2nd unit
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solve problems
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Lines of inquiry
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Key concepts: Form,
function, responsibility
Related concepts: needs,
habitats, conservation,
Lines of inquiry:
The ways in which living
things meet their needs
within their environment
How living things respond
to changing
environmental
conditions
Our responsibility for the
environment
6th unit
Age An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
Where we are in place and
time
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.
How we express ourselves
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.
How the world works
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.
How we organize
ourselves
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.
Sharing the planet
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.
Central idea: Individuals’
contributions may cause
changes to the world
Central idea: Appreciation
of the aesthetic is a
function of culture
Central idea: Some living
things make decisions
based on the weather.
Central idea: Systems
exist to organize and
connect our world.
Central idea: Living things
and the environment
depend on one another.
Key concepts:
responsibility, reflection,
connection
Related concepts: systems,
interdependence, economics
Key concepts: perspective,
connection, reflection
Related concepts:
interdependence, cooperation,
technology
Key concepts: reflection,
perspective, form
Related concepts: beliefs
and values, perceptions,
cultural diversity
Key concepts: change,
causation, responsibility
Related concepts: systems,
cycles, energy
Key concepts: function,
causation, connection
Related concepts: location,
landforms, populations,
patterns
Key concepts: change,
reflection, responsibility
Related concepts:
interdependence, extinction,
ecosystems
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry
Lines of inquiry
Who we are
An inquiry into the nature of
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.
7–8 Central idea: Choices are
2nd made based on available
resources.
Interconnectedness in the
global economy
Production, allocation and
consumption of
resources
Monetary systems
Contributions of individuals
Change over time
Influence of innovation in
daily life.
3rd unit
4th unit
How stories reflect cultural
variance
How art and music reflect
culture
Individuals’ appreciation of
the arts and literature
5th unit
Lines of inquiry
Effects of energy on
Lines of inquiry:
weather
How maps organize our
Effects of weather on
world
communities
How other systems
Effects of weather on living
organize our world
things
Relationship of our location
to other parts of the
world
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Lines of inquiry:
the ways the earth helps
us learn about living
things from the past
the ways in which living
things effect the
environment
the environment’s impact
on living things
6th unit
Age An inquiry into:
Who we are
An inquiry into the nature of
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.
8–9 Central idea: Change is a
3rd process with observable
patterns
Key concepts: Form,
change
Related concepts:
adaptations, cycles,
transformation
Lines of inquiry:
Life cycles
Inherited traits
Changes over time
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
Where we are in place and
time
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.
How we express ourselves
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.
How the world works
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.
How we organize
ourselves
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.
Sharing the planet
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.
Central idea: Time reflects
change.
Central idea: Inspiration
can occur through the
understanding of art,
nature and culture
Central idea: Materials
have certain properties
that determine their use.
Central idea: Individuals
interact within systems in
different ways.
Key concepts: function,
reflection, form
Related concepts:
evidence, systems,
transformation
Central idea: Economic
interactions impact
humankind and the
environment, locally and
globally.
Key concepts:
Responsibility, connection
Key concepts:
Related concepts:
citizenship, interdependence, Responsibility,
perspective, connection
systems
Related concepts:
conservation, impact,
Lines of inquiry:
choices
Types of governments
Lines of inquiry:
Citizens’ responsibilities
Key concepts: Change,
connection
Related concepts: sequence, Key concepts: causation,
perspective, reflection
location, community
Related concepts: diversity,
classify, impact of
Lines of inquiry:
community
Characteristics of primary
Lines of inquiry:
sources
Uses of primary sources
Ways communities change
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Cultural perspectives
Relationships between
living things and the
environment
Systems of transportation
and communication
used to move ideas
3rd unit
Lines of inquiry:
States of matter
Uses of Earth’s resources
Properties of non-living
resources
Relationship between law
and government
4th unit
2nd unit
Availability of Earth’s
resources
Economic decision-making
Impact of economic
decisions, locally and
globally
5th unit
Age An inquiry into:
Who we are
An inquiry into the nature of
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:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
An inquiry into:
Where we are in place and
time
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.
How we express ourselves
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.
How the world works
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.
How we organize
ourselves
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.
Sharing the planet
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.
Central idea: The surface
of the Earth changes over
time.
Central idea: Systems of
organization impact
economic development.
Central idea: Interaction
among groups can result
in cooperation and
conflict.
Key concepts: form,
function, change
Related concepts:,
transformation
Key concepts: connection,
Key concepts: Causation,
causation, responsibility
perspective
Related concepts:
Related concepts: conflict,
innovation
history
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry:
9–10 Central idea: Citizens
4th make decisions based on
beliefs, values, rights and
responsibilities.
Central idea: Migration
Central idea: Matter and
influences the world around energy can be used to
us.
express our thoughts and
feelings.
Key concepts: Connection,
Key concepts: Connection, perspective, causation
Key concepts: Reflection,
responsibility, function
Related concepts: diversity, perspective
opportunity, location
Related concepts:
Related concepts:
Citizenship, rights
discovery, expression
Lines of inquiry:
Contributions of immigrants
Effects of migration on
people and places
Ways fossils teach us about
the past
Lines of inquiry:
Civic responsibility
Purposes of written laws
Systems of government
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry:
Properties of matter and
energy
Forms of energy
Use of energy and matter
as art media
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Landforms
How the earth changes
over time
The effects of changes to
the earth’s surface
1st unit
6th unit
Entrepreneurship and
economic principles
Economic development in
history
Impact of conflict on
systems of organization
5th unit
human conflict and
resolution
Interconnectedness of
conflicts in history
Varying perspectives on
decision-making
3rd unit