January
Guiding Questions
Big Ideas
Civil Rights Then and Now
Explore what it means when actions or rules are fair versus unfair, and how the concept of fairness relates to the lives of children. Investigate how people have worked for fairness for themselves and others in the past and how that work continues in the present.
Birds
Explore the characteristics of different types of birds and relate those characteristics to how they live and grow. Use birds as an avenue to investigate growth and change over time, and to learn about how animals in different parts of the world live and interact with their environment.
Healthy Living
Explore different ways to live a healthy lifestyle and understand the positive impact that healthy living has on our bodies. Investigate the ways in which children can incorporate practices such as eating healthy foods, exercising, and mindfulness into their daily lives.
