Transdiciplinary Unit:   Where We Are In Place and Time

Central Idea:  Living things change and adapt over time to meet their needs.

Learner Profile: Communicator & Thinker

  Key Concepts: Communication and Social Skills

Social Studies: Inquiry into Civic Participation

In our Inquiry into Civic Participation, first graders are learning what it means to be a responsible and caring member of a community. Students are exploring how they can help others, follow rules, and make positive choices at school and beyond. Through stories, discussions, and real-life examples, they are discovering that their voices and actions matter in making their classroom and community a better place for everyone.

ELA: Inquiry into How do plants grow?

In our Wonders reading unit, students explored the essential question “How do plants grow and change?” Through a variety of texts, we learned about what plants need to live and how they grow over time. Students especially enjoyed the story The Big Yuca Plant, where they participated in a Readers Theater activity. By taking on different roles, students had the opportunity to explore the concepts of characters and setting in a fun and engaging way. Acting out the story helped bring the text to life and supported students’ understanding of how stories work while building confidence and expression as readers.