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:  Communites 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:

• availablity 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