1. Transdisciplinary Theme
Who We Are
Grade: 2nd Dates of Planner Instruction 8/15 - 9/22
KEY
CONCEPTS:
Causation:
Things do not just happen. There are causal relationships at work and actions have consequences.
Perspective:
Different perspectives lead to different interpretations,
understandings and findings. Perspectives may be
individual, group, cultural or disciplinary.
Responsibility:
People make choices based on their understandings, and the actions they take as a result do make a difference.
Transdisciplinary Theme
An inquiry into:
Human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures
WHAT’S HAPPENING…
Approaches to Learning
Central Idea
Citizens use strategies to resolve conflicts
in a community.
different types of solutions to conflict. (Causation)
our accountability and outcomes to self and others when solving a conflict.(Perspective)
actions that can be taken to impact the community. (Responsibility)
Lines of Inquiry
Related concepts:
* Roles
* Interaction
* Power
Social skills - Taking responsibility and respecting others
Communication skills - Expressing ideas clearly

2. What You Can Do With Your Child at Home
Students will strive to be:
Communicators: Listen to opinions thoughtfully
Principled: Take responsibility for actions
Caring: Use different perspectives when problem solving
Attitudes to show it: Cooperation, Respect, Tolerance, Empathy
Their problem solving skills by, identifying problems throughout the school and providing multiple positive solutions which, they will present to their peers.
Students should demonstrate:
Success Criteria for This Unit
Students will know how to:
*Identify and explain conflict/resolution in written and verbal form.
*Write sentences using correct sentence structure.
*Identify and explain story elements (problem/solution).
*Identify and apply positive character traits.
*Ask and answer questions.
Students will understand that:
*They are a contributing member of a community.
*All actions have an outcome that is either positive or negative.
*They can problem solve using multiple strategies.