PYP Units
It's Not Easy Being Green
Central Idea: The earth provides plants for different purposes.
Inquiries Into:
- How plants grow
- Identify and classify plants
- Components and characteristics of plants
- How humans and animals use plants
How We Organize Ourselves
Central Idea: Neighborhoods are Places for People to Live, Grow and Change
Inquiries Into:
- What makes up a neighborhood
- How to work , play and travel in a neighborhood
- Neighborhoods throughout the world
- Rights and responsibilities of living in a neighborhood
Who We Are
Central Idea: We keep ourselves and the people around us safe by being aware.
Inquiries Into:
- Making safe decisions and acting on them
- Understanding and following safety rules
- Who else keeps us safe and how
How the World Works
Central Idea: Weather How the Earth Functions
Inquiries Into:
- How weather affects plants, people and animals
- How weather can be helpful and harmful to the environment
- What makes up weather
- What are the elements of weather
Who We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: People learn and share ideas through stories.
Inquiries Into:
- How culture influences story-telling
- Stories passing from generation to generation
- Forms of stories can change
- Why people share stories
Where We are in Place and Time
Central Idea: Animals live in unique habitats that are often adapted for use by humans
Inquiries Into:
- How animals live
- Animal classification
- How humans are connected to and responsible for animals
- How extinction and endangerment is important
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