Grade 3 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.
Muscles and Bones

Central idea:
Muscles and bones allow our body to do work.

An inquiry into:

  • .. The parts of the muscular and skeletal systems
  • .. The functions of the muscular and skeletal systems
  • .. How we keep our bones and muscles healthy

    		•  My Host and Home Country

    Central idea:
    Our home and host countries have geographical and cultural similarities and differences

    An inquiry into:

  • ..The geography, culture and symbols of China
  • ..The geography, culture and symbols of our home country
  • ..Mapping continents, oceans and countries

    		• The Power of Myths and Legends

    Central idea:
    Societies can express their view of the world through their myths and legends.

    An inquiry into:

  • .. The origin of codes/conventions/traditions in a variety of cultures
  • ..How myths and legends contribute to the belief systems of certain cultures
  • ..How the stories in different societies compare

    • An inquiry into
    how the world works    		 An inquiry into
    how we organize 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.
    Space and the Universe

    Central idea:
    Scientific theories about the universe and our solar system have evolved.

    An inquiry into:

  • .. The solar system
  • ..The sun's role in the seasons on earth
  • .. How technology has impacted the study of the solar system
  • .. The evolution of scientific theories and how they have affected people's lives

    		•  Exploration and Colonization

    Central idea:
    Exploration has changed our way of thinking about our world today.

    An inquiry into:

  • .. Explorers of the world
  • .. Reasons for exploration
  • .. The positive and negative results of exploration and colonization

    		•  Endangered Animals

    Central idea:
    Human actions and natural events can endanger animal life.

    An inquiry into:

  • .. The causes of endangerment
  • .. Animals that are endangered
  • .. Animal classification and habitats
  • .. Animal protection

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