Units+of+Inquiry

Unit of Inquiry

In Kindergarten we study six Units of Inquiry. We try to link these units as much as possible with both Language Arts and Mathematics. The Units are listed below together with their central ideas and some learning experiences.

‘Happy Together’ Group members need to work together to achieve their goals.


 * groups we belong to
 * the roles within groups
 * how groups work and function
 * the qualities of an effective group member

Learning experiences include:

Making soup Building a tower painting a mural

‘Keeping Safe and Staying Healthy’ Systems in the community help to keep us safe and healthy.


 * how community workers keep us safe and healthy
 * the systems in place to keep us safe and healthy
 * our responsibility in keeping ourselves safe and healthy

Learning experiences include:

A visit to the airport and firestation Visits from the guard and school nurse Making books and Posters

‘Celebrations’ Personal and cultural events are expressed through celebrations and traditions.

traditions
 * events people celebrate
 * how events are celebrated
 * similarities and differences between these celebrations and

Learning experiences include:

Making crafts Having guest speakers Organising our own celebrations in groups

‘The Needs of Seeds’ Plants need special conditions to survive.


 * the parts of a plant and their function
 * the life cycle of a plant
 * what plants need to grow and be healthy

Learning experiences include:

Nature walks Experiments Growing our own vegetables

‘This Land is Our Land’ The survival of all living things is dependent on a healthy planet.


 * the needs of living things
 * features of a healthy planet
 * our responsibility in taking care of our planet

Learning experiences include:

Making Paper from recycled material Visiting Chikumbuso where plastic bags are recycled Making things from junk

‘Let’s Go’ The journeys we take help us learn about the world. Children inquire into:


 * places around the world
 * journeys we take
 * what we learn by visiting new places

Learning experiences include:

Role Play Mapping Craftwork