“All About Me”

An inquiry into:
Who We Are

Central Idea:
A person’s uniqueness is a result of many influences.

Lines of Inquiry:
• Physical characteristics
• Personal characteristics
• Learning through the 5 senses
 “Author/Illustrator Study”
An inquiry into:
How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea:
Illustrations enhance and tell stories.

Lines of Inquiry:
• Mediums used by illustrators
• Techniques used by illustrators
• Biographies of illustrators
 “No Place Like Space!”
An inquiry into:
How The World Works

Central Idea:
The Universe consists of patterns and cycles.

Lines of Inquiry:
• Movement and position of our Earth, Moon and Sun
• Components of our solar system

• Patterns and cycles in our galaxy

 “Animals Have Class!”

An inquiry into: Sharing The Planet

Central Idea
Characteristics determine animal classification.

Lines of Inquiry:
• Animal characteristics
• Animal life-cycles
• Animal food chains
• Animal defenses
 “Where Did That Come From?”
An inquiry into:
How We Organize Ourselves

Central Idea
Products originate from many sources.

Lines of Inquiry:
•Types of products
• Origin of products

• How products are produced