Starting a new Unit of Inquiry - Where We Are in Time and Place

Where We Are in Time and Place

An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries; explorations and migrations of humankinds; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

Central idea

Humans interact with our physical environment in variety ways.

Lines of inquiry
• The reasons people interact with the environment in the way they do (causation)
• Various environments on Earth (form)

• Ways in which people connect themselves to various environments (connection)

Putting  the puzzle pieces together to reveal the central idea.

Some pieces fall into place.

Almost there...

Done!

We investigated the meaning of the key words.

What are the key biomes in the world?

Where does <biome> come from? We have invesigated several hypotheses just like word scientists.

What do you think?

Investigating specific biomes.

Finding the history of words.

Collaborative learning for a new student.

Using technology to investigate the etymology of the word <taiga>.

Etymonline

The iPad comes in handy.

Sharing our findings.

Using a Venn diagram to compare two types of grassland.