Grade 1 Program of Inquiry
An inquiry into
who we are		 An inquiry into
where we are in place and time		 An inquiry into
how we express ourselves
An exploration of the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; of personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; of our families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and responsibilities; of what it means to be human. An exploration of our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories; of history and geography from local and global perspectives; of our homes and journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; of the contributions of individuals and civilizations. An exploration of the ways in which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and the arts.
Senses and Feelings

Central idea:
Our feelings, emotions and senses affect how we see the world.

An inquiry into:

  • ..Expressing and identifying our feelings and emotions
  • ..The five senses and the importance of our senses
  • ..Using our senses to learn about the physical world

    		•  Cultural Celebrations

    Central idea:
    Celebrations reflect the values and history of cultures.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..The lunar calendar
  • ..The Gregorian calendar
  • ..Types of festivals
  • ..How festivals have changed

    		•  Literature Around the World

    Central idea:
    All over the world people express ideas and thoughts through literature.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..Literature from around the world
  • ..The differences and similarities of stories from a variety of cultures
  • ..The common theme predominant in stories from different cultures
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    An inquiry into
    how the world works    		 An inquiry into
    how we organise ourselves    		 An inquiry into
    how we share the planet
    An exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human-made phenomenon; of the world of science and technology. An exploration of human systems and communities; of the world of work, its nature and its value; of employment and unemployment and their impact. An exploration of our rights and responsibilities as we try to share finite resources with other people, with other living things; of communities and of the relationships within and between them.
    Atmosphere and Weather

    Central idea:
    Natural phenomena govern how weather develops.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..The different seasons
  • ..The effect of weather on the landscape
  • ..How weather affects us
    		•  My Community

    Central idea:
    Everyone has a role to play in the community.

    An inquiry into:

  • .. Responsibilities in family, school and the community
  • .. Map making of communities
  • .. Community members who help us

    		•  Plant Life

    Central idea:
    Plants are essential to life on Earth.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..Growth from seeds
  • ..How plants grow
  • ..How are they essential to us
  • .. How we can protect plants

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