Mark Twain
Elementary School
Houston
Independent School District
7500 Braes Boulevard
Houston, TX 77025
713-295-5230
713-295-5283-Fax
Joyce Dauber, Principal
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Program of Inquiry
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An Inquiry into... |
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| Who We Are: An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relations including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. | ||
| Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade |
All About MeLanguage & Social Studies Central Idea: People think about themselves and learn about others. Lines of
inquiry: August – September |
What the World Needs NowSocial Studies & Language Arts Central Idea: Attitudes and actions affect the world in which we live. Lines of
inquiry: August - September |
What's a Body to Do?Science, Social Studies Central Idea: The way we care for our bodies impacts our well-being. Lines of
inquiry: October - November |
| Third Grade | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade |
Have a Voice, Make a DifferenceSocial Studies Central Idea: Human rights need to be protected. Lines of
inquiry: February – March |
Stand Up & Be Counted!Social Studies & Language Arts Central Idea: People who take a stand influence action throughout the world. Lines of
inquiry: April - May |
Who's the Boss?Social Studies & Language Arts Central Idea: The structures of government that societies develop impact human rights. Lines of
inquiry: April - May |
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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 humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. |
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| Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade |
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Where in the World Are We From? Language Arts & Social Studies Central Idea: Everyone has a personal history. Lines of
inquiry : February |
Goodbye Yellow Brick RoadSocial Studies Central Idea: Pictures & symbols help people make sense of the world around them. Lines of
inquiry: January - early February |
Ordinary People, Extraordinary LivesSocial Studies & Language Arts Central Idea: People change the world with the choices they make. Lines of
inquiry: January – February |
| Third Grade | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade |
Habitats Around the WorldScience & Social Studies Central Idea: Habitats affect the people who live there over time.Lines of
inquiry: April - May |
The Source of It All Language Arts, Social Studies & Science Central Idea: The resources of a region affect the way people live and interact in the world. Lines of
inquiry: October - November |
Movin’ & Groovin’Social Studies & Language Arts Central Idea: People migrate and assimilate to new situations. Lines of
inquiry: September - October |
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How We Express Ourselves: An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic. |
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| Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade |
Tell Me a StoryLanguage Arts Central Idea: Stories Ignite our imagination by informing, provoking and giving us pleasure. Lines of
inquiry: December - January |
Express YourselfFine Arts Central Idea: People express themselves through art. Lines of
inquiry: October – November |
STOMP! Language Arts & Fine Arts Central Idea: The performing arts express our feelings & ideas. Lines of
inquiry: April - May |
| Third Grade | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade |
Building Our WorldSocial Studies Central Idea: Social structures, culture and the built environment have a direct influence on one another. Lines of
inquiry: November – December |
Power of the Pen!Language Arts, Art & Music Central Idea: Writing is a developing social tool that communicates what we see, think & feel. Lines of
inquiry: January - February |
News & Views Social Studies & Language Arts Central Idea: Communication expresses identity: points of view, biases, beliefs and values. Lines of
inquiry: August - September |
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How the World Works: An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. |
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| Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade |
What Goes Around Comes AroundScience, Math & Social Studies Central Idea: All living things have life cycles. Lines of
inquiry: March – April |
Ch-Cch-ChangesLanguage Arts, Social Studies & Science. Central Idea: When matter changes, it affects the world around us. Lines of
inquiry: November - December |
Earth, Wind & FireScience & Social Studies Central Idea: The forces of nature affect the environment and people’s lives. Lines of
inquiry: March - April |
| Third Grade | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade |
The Final FrontierScience & Language Arts Central Idea: The sun, as the center of the solar system, affects the physical laws of our planet. Lines of
inquiry: January – February |
Matter Matters!Science & Social Studies Central Idea: The properties of matter help us know and understand our environment in order to make decisions. Lines of
inquiry: August - September |
Keeps Going & Going & GoingScience & Language Arts Central Idea: The ways in which we harness, use, and change energy affects our quality of life and the future of the planet. Lines of
inquiry: February - mid April |
| How We Organize Ourselves: An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. | ||
| Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade |
The Big OLanguage Arts, Social Studies & Science Central Idea: Humans organize personally and within systems for comfort and connection. Lines of
inquiry: October - November |
Working 9 to 5Social Studies Central Idea: People with different jobs work together to organize a community. Lines of
inquiry: February - early March |
Law and OrderSocial Studies & Language Arts Central Idea: Rules structure the way communities interact. Lines of
inquiry: August - September |
| Third Grade | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade |
Attention, Shoppers!Social Studies, Economics, Math & Language Arts Central Idea: Economic systems vary from simple to complex. Lines of
inquiry: October – November |
Dash-Flash! Social Studies, Language Arts & Science Central Idea: How we create and use electricity-a system and form of energy-impacts our environment. Lines of
inquiry: March - April |
Earth's Balancing ActScience & Language Arts Central Idea: Earth’s bio-diversity is affected by human interaction with all eco-systems. Lines of
inquiry: November - December |
| How We Share the Planet: An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. | ||
| Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade |
Commotion in the OceanLanguage Arts & Science Central Idea: The condition of the ocean affects our planet. Lines of
inquiry: April - May |
The Whole World’s in Our HandsScience & Social Studies Central Idea: We are connected to the natural world and our actions affect it. Lines of
inquiry: April – May |
Animal PlanetScience Central Idea: Animals' characteristics help them survive in their environment. Lines of
inquiry: November - December |
| Third Grade | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade |
Water WorldScience & Language Arts Central Idea: Water is a inexhaustible resource that sustains our planet and all living things. Lines of
inquiry: August – September |
Soil is Essential Science & Social Studies Central Idea: Soil is a renewable resource that is the product of organic and inorganic cycles. Lines of
inquiry: November - December |
Why Can't We Be Friends?Social Studies & Language Arts Central Idea: How we deal with conflict affects our relationships with others. Lines of
inquiry: January - February |
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