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Welcome To Grade 1: What Is This Unit of Inquiry All About?

This unit introduces Grade 1 students to different types of houses around the world. Students will explore the variety of materials used and house structures in different climate zones and countries. They will read non-fiction books to learn facts about homes, write short pieces about houses, and use a paper doll to learn about houses in different places. Students will also learn about geography, addition and subtraction, and shapes. The central idea is that geographical location determines house types. Parents can support learning by identifying countries on a map and discussing house structures during travel.

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Welcome To Grade 1: What Is This Unit of Inquiry All About?

This unit introduces Grade 1 students to different types of houses around the world. Students will explore the variety of materials used and house structures in different climate zones and countries. They will read non-fiction books to learn facts about homes, write short pieces about houses, and use a paper doll to learn about houses in different places. Students will also learn about geography, addition and subtraction, and shapes. The central idea is that geographical location determines house types. Parents can support learning by identifying countries on a map and discussing house structures during travel.

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S E P T E M B E R

2 0 1 5

WHERE WE ARE IN TIME AND PLACE ~ THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Welcome to Grade 1
What is this Unit of
Inquiry all about?

What are some learning experiences


students will have in this Unit?
This unit opens students' eyes to the variety of houses in the
world. Students will

explore different materials and houses


gain geographical knowledge of seven continents and
countries (about 20 countries)
identify four basic climate zones on a world map
read and pick out facts and new information in non-fiction
books about homes around the world.
experience expository writing -write a short non-fiction
piece (simple facts about a topic).
inquiry and search information about houses in computer
center
send a paper doll around the world to learn about different
homes
write to tell about the adventure of their paper doll
learn about fact families and explore addition and
subtraction strategies
name, sort, describe and compare all kinds of 2D and 3D
shapes.
and so much more!

Central Idea:
Geographical location
may determine types of
houses that are built.
An inquiry into
types of houses.
houses have
different structures
to serve a purpose
the relationship
between material
choice and houses
built in different
geographical
locations
Key Concepts:
Form
Function
Connection

How can you support at home?


In this UOI, students are really excited to learn about places and countries around the world. If you
already have a globe or a world map at home, please spend some time with your child to identify some
countries (Thailand, China, USA, Australia...) on the globe or map. We also consider the October break
as a good opportunity for parents to travel with your child to another place and take photos of houses.
Discuss with your child the reasons why the houses are built with that particular structure.
~ The Grade 1 Team

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