Inquiry Questions

Social Studies and Science

Lessons are considered "Big Ideas" due to their universal applications. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions to establish a basic understanding of the learned concepts. Inquiry questions generated become potential research topics. Findings are presented in various forms, such as posters, written reports, and oral presentations.

Workplan charts provide a breakdown of units and expected learning outcomes.

Montessori Great Story: The Coming of the Universe

The story has been adapted to suit learning outcomes.

Science Grade 1: Units and Learning Outcomes Work Plan Charts

Science Grade 2: Units and Learning Outcomes Work Plan Charts

Grade	Topic	Emphasis
1	A. Creating Colour	Science Inquiry
	B. Seasonal Changes	Science Inquiry
	C. Building Things	Problem-Solving through Technology
	D. Senses	Science Inquiry
	E. Needs of Animals and Plants	Science Inquiry
2	A. Exploring Liquids	Science Inquiry
	B. Buoyancy and Boats	Problem-Solving through Technology
	C. Magnetism	Science Inquiry
	D. Hot and Cold Temperature	Science Inquiry
	E. Small Crawling and Flying Animals	Science Inquiry

Social Studies

Social Studies Grade 1 Wok plan Charts

Social Studies Grade 2 Work plan Charts

Grade	Grade Title & General Outcomes	Linkages & Sequencing
Kindergarten	Being Together K.1 I Am Unique K.2 I Belong	Kindergarten emphasizes a strong sense of identity and self-esteem and is a student's introduction to citizenship.
One	Citizenship: Belonging and Connecting 1.1 My World: Home, School, Community 1.2 Moving Forward with the Past: My Family, My History and My Community	Grade 1 is an introduction to active and responsible citizenship and introduces the concept of community. The concept of historical thinking is applied to the study of community.
Two	Communities in Canada 2.1 Canada's Dynamic Communities 2.2 A Community in the Past	Grade 2 expands on the concept of community through an examination of specific characteristics of communities in Canada. Building on the introduction of historical thinking in Grade 1, Grade 2 students will examine how a community changes over time.