Grade 1 Units of Inquiry:

1. Who We Are: Sept 14 - Oct 13: Events over time transform families.  An inquiry into:

• structures of families of the past
• families today
• causes of change within families

2. How We Organize Ourselves: Oct 19 - Nov 24: Communities strive to meet the needs of their members. An inquiry into:

• different types of communities
• universal wants and needs
• civic responsibility

3. Where We Are in Place and Time: Nov 30 - Jan 14: Immigration and discoveries change how people eat.  An inquiry into:

• availability changes diet
• where food comes from
• exploration/discovery

4. How the World Works: Jan 20 - March 4: Earth materials help us meet our basic needs. An inquiry into:

• earth materials
• similarities and differences of earth materials
• uses of earth materials

5: Sharing the Planet: March 7 - April 22: Every organism depends on its biome.  An inquiry into:

• organisms
• types of biomes
• human impact

6. How We Express Ourselves: April 25 - May 27: People develop imagination and creativity through visual art.  An inquiry into:

• emotional connections
• how inspiration compels artists
• artists from around the world