KG_UnderstandingOurWorld_20-21

Super Unit Launch : Monday, April 5th, 2021 Field Trip : River Walk April 19th / Ao Dai Museum (date TBD) Guest Speaker(s ): Local members of our community Project : A “Change Over Time Showcase” created by students Core Values : Academic Excellence (self-management, critical thinking and collaboration), Respect for All (diversity), Dedicated Service (social and environmental responsibility) Super Unit Celebration : May 31st - June 4th, 2021; Students will showcase their understanding of their learning in a wide variety of ways. Student initiated and designed. Physical Development and Motor skills ● Use senses (sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste) to explore the environment and process information. Social and Emotional Development ● Develop relationships and social skills with peers. Approaches to Play and Learning ● Demonstrate interest and curiosity. Communication, Language and Literacy ● Use nonfiction writing for a variety of purposes. ● Acquire meaning from a variety of resources. Cognitive Development and General Knowledge ● Interactions and relationships between human societies and their physical environment . ● Understand an awareness of geography in his or her community. ● Understand the passage of time and how events are related. ● Engineering & Design: Using design cycle for creating museum displays. Enduring understanding: People an Highlights of Learning Experiences Focus on Learning by Area