3rd Grade Teachers
Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Living things have characteristics that enable them to survive.
Inquiries into:
•The diversity of biomes
•Adaptations of plants and animals
•Inherited and acquired traits
How We Organize Ourselves
Central Idea: Members of a community can influence leadership.
Inquiries into:
•Citizen action
•Distribution of services
•Structure of government
How the World Works
Central Idea: The Earth's position in the solar system regulates life on Earth.
Inquiries into:
•Structure of the solar system
•Movements within the solar system
•Interconnectedness of the solar system
Where We Are in Place & Time
Central Idea: Our daily life is connected to the past.
Inquiries into:
•Ancient civilizations
•Inventions
•Communication
Where We Are In Place & Time Links
How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: People tell stories in order to understand themselves and the world.
Inquiries into:
•Stories that encourage values
•Stories that explain the world
•How authors make stories more interesting
Who We Are
Central Idea: Understanding how our body functions helps us take care of ourselves.
Inquiries into:
•Body systems and their functions
•How body systems work together
•Choices that impact the body
