Grade 2 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.
Taking Care of Myself

Central idea:
There are many aspects to good health.

An inquiry into:

  • .. The ways we stay healthy
  • ..Illnesses
  • .. How illnesses are treated

    		•  Shelters and Homes

    Central idea:
    Shelters and homes are designed for different purposes and different needs.

    An inquiry into:

  • .. Similarities and differences between homes and shelters in China and our home countries
  • .. How geographical location, environment and culture influence the materials, design and function of shelters and homes around the world
  • .. How social conditions shape the types of structures people use for shelter

    		• Creative Expression Through Authoring

    Central idea:
    People of all cultures express themselves through stories for many reasons and in many different ways.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..The reasons for stories
  • ..Characteristics of stories
  • ..The tradition of folk tales and fairy tales
  • ..Similarities and differences of traditional tales from across the world

    • 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.
    The Earth Long Ago

    Central idea:
    Studying natural phenomena helps us understand how our physical/geographical world has developed.

    An inquiry into:

  • .. The physical changes of the earth's features
  • .. The geography of the continents
  • .. What we can learn from fossils
  • .. Life forms long ago

    		• Producers and Consumers

    Central idea:
    Communities create systems to support their basic needs.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..The needs and wants of communities and their members
  • ..The production of goods and the provision of services
  • .. The ways communities work together for the common good of all members
  • ..How trade evolved to meet the needs of communities

    		• Water - A Precious Resource

    Central idea:
    Water is a natural resource that is crucial to life on Earth.

    An inquiry into:

  • .. The water cycle
  • .. Our dependence on water
  • .. Water creatures: mammals, fish, animals and birds
  • .. Ways to conserve water and reduce water pollution

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