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.