Becky Escamilla , Principal

2008 Pine Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Telephone: 303.442.2282
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Unit Title:
Who’s Who?
Theme:
Who We Are
Central Idea:
We are all individuals with similarities and differences.
Lines of Inquiry:
What makes us unique
Communicating with others
Caring for ourselves
Unit Title:
Old Ways and New Ways
Theme:
Where We Are In Place and Time
Central Idea:
Cultures change over time.
Lines of Inquiry:
Ways natural environments help make cultures
Ways people use natural resources
Case study: Alaska and Australia
Unit Title:
Roses are Red
Theme:
How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea:
People use poetry to express themselves.
Lines of Inquiry:
Different types of poetry
Expressing feelings with poetry
Writing poetry
Unit Title:
Up In The Air
Theme:
How the World Works
Central Idea:
Weather is part of all people's lives.
Lines of Inquiry:
Characteristics of air and weather
Ways weather affects humans
Ways people measure weather
Unit Title:
Community Unity
Theme:
How We Organize Ourselves
Central Idea:
Communities are places where people live, work and play together.
Lines of Inquiry:
Ways people solve problems in a community
Ways communities interact with government
Characteristics of communities
Ways people share resources in a community
Unit Title:
Incredible Insects
Theme:
Sharing the Planet
Central Idea:
Our world needs insects.
Lines of Inquiry:
Characteristics of insects
Roles and behaviors of insects
Life cycle of insects
Ways people interact with insects

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2008 Pine St., Boulder, CO 80302
303-442-2282

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