PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAM - UNITS OF INQUIRY for Pre-K4:
Unit 1 > STORIES (year long unit)
Central Idea:
Different stories help us express our thoughts and the way we feel
Key concepts: form, causation, perspective, connection
Related concepts: expression, sequencing
Lines of inquiry:
· Variety of mediums used to express stories
· How pictures and words help tell stories
· Ability of stories to affect our feelings
. Expressing ideas through story
Unit 2 > FRIENDS
Central idea:
Friendships enrich our lives and require nurturing in order to develop.
Key concepts: causation, responsibility
Related concepts: conflict or cooperation, interdependence
Lines of inquiry:
· How friendships are made and kept
· Why friends are needed
· Characteristics that develop healthy friendships
Unit 3 > WHERE WE ARE IN TIME & PLACE
Central Idea:
Through exploring our connections we can learn about places we are from and where we live now.
Key concepts: connection, reflection
Related concepts: communication, cooperation, diversity,
Lines of inquiry:
· Our connections to the host country
· Finding commonalities with where we are from
· Appreciating our diversity
Unit 4 > LIGHT & DARK
Central idea:
The cycle of light and dark affects all living things and their activities.
Key concepts: function, connection, change
Related concepts: light, reflection, shadows, sequencing, time cycles
Lines of inquiry:
· Different sources of light
· Purposes and need for light
. How light and dark effects movement of living things
Central Idea:
Different stories help us express our thoughts and the way we feel
Key concepts: form, causation, perspective, connection
Related concepts: expression, sequencing
Lines of inquiry:
· Variety of mediums used to express stories
· How pictures and words help tell stories
· Ability of stories to affect our feelings
. Expressing ideas through story
Unit 2 > FRIENDS
Central idea:
Friendships enrich our lives and require nurturing in order to develop.
Key concepts: causation, responsibility
Related concepts: conflict or cooperation, interdependence
Lines of inquiry:
· How friendships are made and kept
· Why friends are needed
· Characteristics that develop healthy friendships
Unit 3 > WHERE WE ARE IN TIME & PLACE
Central Idea:
Through exploring our connections we can learn about places we are from and where we live now.
Key concepts: connection, reflection
Related concepts: communication, cooperation, diversity,
Lines of inquiry:
· Our connections to the host country
· Finding commonalities with where we are from
· Appreciating our diversity
Unit 4 > LIGHT & DARK
Central idea:
The cycle of light and dark affects all living things and their activities.
Key concepts: function, connection, change
Related concepts: light, reflection, shadows, sequencing, time cycles
Lines of inquiry:
· Different sources of light
· Purposes and need for light
. How light and dark effects movement of living things