Grade: Kindergarten

Phase: 1 (Aug.-Sept.)

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Organize

Ourselves
Descriptor: An inquiry into the structure and function of
organizations.

Unit Title: Saved by the Bell

Central Idea: A school is a community.
Lines of Inquiry:
Systems of organizations in a community
Defining a community
Interconnectedness of people in a community
Concepts: Form, function, and responsibility
Related Concepts: Structure, systems, & citizenship
Learner Profile Words: Knowledgeable and principled
Attitudes: Cooperation, enthusiasm, and respect

Grade: Kindergarten

Phase: 2 (Oct.-Nov.)

Transdisciplinary Theme: Who We Are

Descriptor: An inquiry into what it means to be human.

Unit Title: Forecasting Through Senses

Central Idea: Senses are used to gain an awareness of our environment.
Lines of Inquiry:
Exploration of the five senses
Impact of the five senses on our lives
Impact of weather on our lives
Concepts: Causation, form and reflection
Related Concepts: Differences, pattern, and behavior

Learner Profile Words: Balanced, knowledgeable, and risk-taker

Attitudes: Confidence
Grade: Kindergarten

Phase: 3 (Nov.-Dec.)

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express

Ourselves
Descriptor: An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and
express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values.

Unit Title: Signs, Signs, Everywhere There are

Signs
Central Idea: Communication uses powerful symbols.
Lines of Inquiry:
Types of symbols
Meanings of symbols
Use of symbols
Concepts: Form, function and perspective
Related Concepts: Properties, pattern, and beliefs
Learner Profile Words: Communicator and reflective
Attitudes: Confidence and creativity

Grade: Kindergarten

Phase: 4 (Jan. - Feb.)

Transdisciplinary Theme: Where We Are in Place &

Time
Descriptor: An inquiry into the relationships between the
interconnectedness of individuals and civilization, from local and global
perspectives.

Unit Title: Family Matters

Central Idea: Differences in families allows for experiencing

relationships from different perspectives.
Lines of Inquiry:
Definition of a family
Responsibilities of family members
How families are connected
Concepts: Connection, form, and responsibility
Related Concepts: Similarities, relationships and values
Learner Profile Words: Caring and open-minded
Attitudes: Empathy and tolerance

Grade: Kindergarten

Phase: 5 (Feb. - April)

Transdisciplinary Theme: How the World Works

Descriptor: An inquiry into how humans use their understanding
of scientific principles.

Unit Title: May the Force Be With You

Central Idea: Motion is a part of my world.
Lines of Inquiry:
The motion of objects
Transportation
Weather
Concepts: Causation, connection and function
Related Concepts: Role, impact and systems
Learner Profile Words: Inquirer, knowledgeable, and thinker
Attitudes: Curiosity

Grade: Kindergarten

Phase: 6 (April - June)

Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet

Descriptor: An inquiry into communities and relationships within and between them.

Unit Title: All Good Things Around Us

Central Idea: All living things affect the environment.

Lines of Inquiry:
Defining living and non-living things
Ways living things change the environment
Our responsibility to the Earth
Concepts: Form, change, responsibility
Related Concepts: Structure, transformation, and values
Learner Profile Words: Principled
Attitudes: Appreciation, commitment, independence, and
integrity