Who we are

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.

Lines of Inquiry & Key Concepts

How artifacts can provide a window into communities (Causation)

How traditions and rituals can reflect values (Perspective)

Similarities and differences in what people believe (Function)

Culture (Playlist)

More than a sight-seeing trip and more than a trip to a museum. Immerse yourself in the lives and experiences of a different culture for your own...and learn that we are all not so different from each other at all.Books in this playlist:Bintou's Braids,Burro's Tortillas,The Best Mariachi in the World.

Eastern Cultures (Playlist)

Together in one playlist, six books all featuring themes of eastern culture. Includes: "Round is a Mooncake", "Hannah Is My Name", "Ruby's Wish", "Red Is A Dragon", and "The Paper Crane".

Girls Around the World (Playlist)

This exciting new Playlist from TumbleBooks features five stories about five unique young girls from around the world. Though separated by thousands of miles, they all share a passion for life that will help them live their lives their own way! This playlist features the following titles: Bintou's Braids, Hannah is My Name, Ruby's Wish, Fiona's Luck, and Zoe Sophia's Scrapbook.

Great Kite Fight, The (Video)

Learn about the annual Kite Festival in Shirone, Japan.

Sammy Spider's First Shabbat

Sammy Spider watches longingly as the Shapiro family prepares to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath, and when the day finally arrives, even he observes one of its customs.