1. UOI: WHERE IN THE UNIVERSE
ARE WE?
Transdisciplinary
Theme:
Where we are in place
and time
Key Concepts:
• Change
• Form
• Causation
• Connection
Related Concepts:
• Modifications
• Properties
• Relationships
CENTRAL IDEA
Different representations of the Earth give us information about places and
its characteristics according to location.
An inquiry into:
• Locate people, places,
and elements on a
grid
• Cardinal points
• Earth´s imaginary
lines
• Climate zones
• Landforms
Attitudes Focus:
• Commitment
• Curiosity
Learner Profile Focus:
• Knowledgeable
• Inquirers
PERIOD: From September 8th to October 24th
Teacher Questions:
• What is a map?
• What are the elements of a map?
• What do we use our cardinal points for?
• How do we locate people, places and elements on a grid?
• How do we differentiate climate from weather?
• Which are the world’s imaginary lines?
• What are our climate zones?
• Why do we have different climate zones?
• What types of landforms can we observe around us?
