Grade 4 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.
Body Systems

Central idea:
The human body functions as a machine with serveral different systems working together to keep us alive.

An inquiry into:

  • ..The parts and functions of the respiratory, circulatory and digestive systems

    		•  Medieval History

    Central idea:
    Ways of living in the Middle Ages have influenced western culture.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..The growth of civilization in Europe during the Middle Ages
  • ..The time frame of the Middle Ages and major events that have impacted on society today
  • ..Feudalism and how it affected the structure and nature of medieval society
  • .. The art, music, literature, inventions, exploration and discoveries of the Middle Ages

    		•  Communication Over Time

    Central idea:
    Communication is the basis of social structure.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..Different forms of communication
  • ..How technology has affected communication
  • ..What makes effective communication

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    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.
    Forces and Energy

    Central idea:
    Humans harness energy and use forces as tools.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..Different kinds of energy: heat, electricity, magnetism, wind and water and how they are used
  • ..The discovery of different kinds of forces and how their usage has changed
  • ..Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
  • ..How energy can be conserved
    		•  Government

    Central idea:
    Societies develop systems to manage their existence.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..Different forms of government
  • ..The effect of the Government on children

    		•  People and the Earth

    Central idea:
    The Earth's geology and geography affect population migration.

    An inquiry into:

  • ..Landforms and water systems
  • ..How prehistoric people responded to their environment
  • ..How weather affects landforms
  • .. How rocks and minerals found in the Earth motivate population migration

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