Kindergarten Curriculum

Kindergarten IB Units of Inquiry

1. Theme: How We Organize Ourselves
Central Idea: Communities are organized to meet the needs and wants of their citizens.

Lines of Inquiry:

* Establishing rules and procedures

* Roles and responsibilities of community members

* Jobs in our communities

Key Concepts: Form, Function, Responsibility, Connection

2. Theme: Who We Are

Central Idea: Our relationships impact ourselves and others.

Lines of Inquiry:

*Building relationships

*Positive and negative effects of our choices

*Family Traditions

Key Concepts: Connection, Responsibility, Perspective

3. Theme: How the World Works

Central Idea: Recognizing patterns helps us interact with our environment.

Lines of Inquiry:

* Patterns in our world

* Using patterns to make predictions

. * Consequences of disrupting a pattern

Key Concepts: Form, Change, Causation

4. Theme: How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea: Communication builds knowledge and understanding.

Lines of Inquiry:

* Modes of communication

* How communication has changed

* Ways we build knowledge

Key Concepts: Function, Change, Perspective