Our IB Unit for January       "Me On A Map"

 Theme:   An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories;homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and imigrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.                                                                                                                         

Central Idea:  Individuals are a part of a specific location in a larger dcommunity that can be represented in different ways

Key concepts:   Form, Function, Causation, Perspective

Inquiry Into:  What is a community
                       Where we live
                       Purpose of maps
                       Communties around the world
                   

Teacher questions?
                   


Needed Materials:  Collect and examine maps together and send them to school              
                                Explore Mapquest
                                Ask out of town relatives and friends to send postcards
                                Find start quarters
                                Find books about maps at the public library

Recording action:  Inform teacher/IB coordinator of action taken by the student at home to be showcased and celebrated.
      

                 
                 
Summative Assessment - Student will create a symbol for your home