Transdisciplinary Theme 

Who we are: an inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

Central Idea

Our actions influence communities

Lines of Inquiry

• Characteristics of a citizen
• Characteristics of living things
• Characteristics of a student

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Caring
• Principled
• Communicators

Parent Support

Ask your student

• What can a citizen do?
• Why is it important to be a good citizen at home and in your school community?
• How do you make a positive difference in your classroom?
• How do you show others that you are caring?

Single Subject Connections

For P.E. integration, first grade students will be principled, communicators as they participate in listening and movement activities.  Students will take turns exploring activities that allow them to learn pathways, levels, and speeds through freeze dance and Simon says.  Students will be responsible for listening and following directions while practicing a movement skill.

Transdisciplinary Theme 

Where we are in place and time: an inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

Central Idea

Homes can change for different reasons

Lines of Inquiry

• Virginia History
• Influential Virginians

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Principled
• Caring
• Communicator

Parent Support

Ask your student:

• How is life in Virginia now different or the same from the past?
• Can you describe important events and people in Virginia’s history?
• What was settlement like in Virginia?
• Describe what life was like in Virginia, including food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and recreation.

Life in First Grade!

Transdisciplinary Theme 

How the world works: an inquiry into the natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.

Central Idea

Interactions within our world can cause change.

Lines of Inquiry

• Different types of movement (Form and Causation) 
• Weather and seasonal changes (Form and causation)
• Scientific observations (Form)

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Principled
• Communicator
• Caring

Parent Support

Ask your student:

• What does a scientist do?
• What are the five senses? How do we use them to interact with our world around us?
• What are the different types of motion? How is an object moving? (Back-and-forth, circular, straight)
• How is the weather/seasons changing?
• Describes changes in temperature, light, precipitation and how it affects humans/animals

Single Subject Connections

In STEAM, first graders will explore different types of movements through the use of various materials.  Students will learn how to use Ozobots by creating their own coded map.  Students will create and give directions to others to test the accuracy of their map.  During the unit, first graders will communicate their understanding by observing, listening, and recording the interactions and their changes in given learning experiences.

In PE, while playing basketball, 1st graders will practice their form for dribbling, passing, and shooting.  When practicing these skills, the students will examine the various interactions and changes. 

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

Observations help us make connections to express ideas.

Lines of Inquiry

• Contributions of influential  Americans (connection) 
• Using observations to express ideas (perspective) 
• Using poetry to express ideas (perspective)

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Principled
• Caring
• Communicators

Parent Support

Ask your student: 

• How were you a leader today?
• Read poems with your child and  discuss how the poems make you feel. 
• Take a family walk and make observations about your surroundings. 

Single Subject Connections

In Art, the first graders will learn about the color whell and how colors can express feelings. The students will experiment with water color resist and color mixing.

Transdisciplinary Theme 

How we organize ourselves: an inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.

Central Idea

Lines of Inquiry 

Learner Profile Attributes:

Transdisciplinary Theme 

Sharing the planet: an inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and other living things; communities and the relationship within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.

Central idea

Lines of Inquiry 

Learner Profile Attributes