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:
People communicate in different ways
Key Concepts:
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values
Lines of Inquiry:
- Characteristics of maps
- Characteristics of communities
Attributes of the Learner Profile:
Communicator, knowledgeable, inquirer
Parent Support:
Questions to ask
*What are different way we can communicate?
*What patterns do you see?
*How can you describe that?
*What words can you use to communicate your ideas?
Single Subject Connections:
Music: Kindergartners will explore patterns of pitch and rhythm in music. They will identify patterns as same or different and discover ways patterns can be combined in the form of a song.
Art: Kindergarteners will explore the characteristics of different types of clay. They will model different 3-dimensional forms to create non-objective and functional art works. Students will also explore patterns in their artmaking process.