Third Grade POI

2015-2016

Who we are / Where we are in place and time / How we express ourselves / How the world works / How we organize ourselves / Sharing the planet
We Need a Little Support / Looking Back to Move Forward / The Moral Is… / Building Blocks of Earth / Who Makes the Rules? / We Need Each Other
Central Idea
The human body is a complex system of many interdependent parts. / Central Idea
Geographic locations, natural resources, and historical events have shaped the ways communities are formed. / Central Idea
Folklore records the history, beliefs, and values of a culture. / Central Idea
Rocks and minerals have observable physical and chemical properties that make them useful for a variety of purposes. / Central Idea
Countries establish governments, which are organized to help them function in a global society. / Central Idea
Economics impacts everyone, everywhere.
Key Concepts:
function, connection, reflection, responsibility / Key Concepts:
connection,change, causation, responsibility / Key Concepts:
connection, causation, change, responsibility / Key Concepts:
connection, change causation responsibility / Key Concepts:
function, responsibility, perspective / Key Concepts:
form, function, connection, responsibility
An Inquiry Into:
Muscular and skeletal structures of the human body
Comparison of skeletal systems of vertebrates
Making decisions to strengthen and care for our muscular and skeletal systems / An Inquiry Into:
How geographic location & natural resources effect an area’s development
Recognition of cultural differences
The impact of industrialization on the environment
The history of an area shapes its future / An Inquiry Into:
The origin and unique characteristics of fables
Fable can be presented through a variety of media: art, self- expression, writing, theater, etc.
Literary Themes and character traits help enhance the moral of the story / An Inquiry Into:
Rocks are the oldest things on earth, yet are constantly changing with time
How rocks and minerals are formed
Categorization & classification of rocks and minerals
How are minerals used by people in varying environments / An Inquiry Into:
How and why government systems are established
Analysis of how government systems work and continue to evolve based on the needs of people
Comparison of government/history in other countries
Investigation of historical and primary source documents / An Inquiry Into:
The need for economic balance
The factors that influence supply and demand for goods and services
How consumers can make informed choices
The interdependence of the global
economy