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.

Central Idea

There is a relationship between parts and a whole

• Parts that make machines work

• The effects of technology in people’s lives

• Characteristics that organize regions

Lines of Inquiry

Transdisciplinary Skills Social:

- Accepting responsibilities - Resolving conflicts

Research: - Collecting data - Recording data

Thinking: - Evaluation - Comprehension

Communication: - Reading - Non-verbal communication

Self-management: - Healthy lifestyle - Gross-motor skills

Function: How does it work? Connection: How is it connected to other things? Causation: Why is it like it is?

Attitudes

Commitment Curiosity

College Gardens Elementary School Second

Pieces of the Puzzle A Primary Years Programme Unit of Inquiry

Transdisciplinary Theme: How we organize ourselves

Learner Profile We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Open-minded We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

Key Concepts

Principled

Books for Principled

• Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell

• This is Our House by Michael Rosen

Books for Open-minded

• Old Henry by Joan Blos

• Snow in Jerusalem by Deborah Da Costa

Action

What can you do with your new learning? Be sure to share action with your class!

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College Gardens Elementary School

The organization and development of writing differ depending on the purpose and task. - How does using multiple forms of technology help you produce and publish writing as well as interact with others? - What are the components of writing and informative text? - How does gathering information from more than one source increase your understanding of a topic?

Intentional use of language conveys meaning effectively. - How do standard English conventions make communication clear?

Writing

Math

Using a variety of representations fosters connections and comparisons among quantities. • How does the size of a unit relate to the number of iterations needed to cover a given length? • Why are standard units of measurement used? • What determines a measurement tool? Attributes of shapes are used to classify and partition them. • How can shapes be partitioned into equal shares that do or do not have the same shape?

Skilled movers combine movement cues, skills, and concepts to participate in physical activities with others and equipment. - How does demonstrating changes in speed, force, or flow allow you to safely participate in physical activity?

Physical activity and nutrition choices influence body systems, fitness, and heart health. - How does physical activity affect your heart and muscles?

Physical Education

Music has its own vocabulary and a written language composed of symbols through which a musician communicates. - What are duple and triple meter? - What connections can be found between music and other core subjects?

Every voice and instrument has its own unique sound quality or tone color. - How can instruments be classified? - What are the ways instruments can produce sound?

Selecting and combining different art elements and design principles create personal interpretations of art. - How are form and shape different? - How can artists use line, shape, and color to express meaning?

Art communicates feelings and evokes personal responses. - How do artists express their thoughts, feelings, and observations in artwork? - How can artists use line, shape, and color to express meaning?

Art

Acquiring and using vocabulary promotes effective communication. - How do word relationships and nuances help you to use vocabulary to communicate effectively? - How does understanding affixes help you understand the meaning of new words?

Use of strategies and structures of literary and informational texts facilitates comprehension. - How does the use of informational text features help you to locate and understand information? - How does asking and answering questions in informational text deepen understanding of the text? -

Reading

Music

Knowing the parts of a library allows students to locate materials to meet their academic and personal informational needs. - How does being able to identify the sections of the media center and the characteristics of the materials located within

each section allow students to access the non-fiction and fiction literature they desire?

Media