How we express ourselves

Unit 2

Transdisciplinary Theme:

How we express ourselves: an inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity, our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Central Idea:

We investigate changes in our world.

Lines of Inquiry:

  • Past and present
  • Patterns

Attributes of the Learner Profile:

  • Thinkers - Children will identify patterns in the environment.
  • Reflective - Children will notice how they’ve changed since the beginning of school.
  • Inquirers - Children will ask questions about the weather and how that impacts our routine.

Parent Support:

  • Find patterns in your daily life
  • Discuss how weather affects what you wear
  • Look at old family pictures and how you have changed