Please see Program of Inquiry Button for a scope and sequence of our IB Units, Social Studies and Language Arts Units.
Here is a very small explanation of IB:
1. IB teaches children to question and become independent, critical thinkers responsible for their own learning. Students learn the standards, not through regurgitation, but through their own discoveries and by creating their own meanings from instruction.
2. IB teaches children global awareness. Some examples are their Spanish instruction, Worldly Wednesday, and every unit of inquiry challenges the children to think beyond Rocklin.
3. Teaches Learner Values and Attitudes
Second Grade Transdisciplinary Themes.
Who We Are Aug. -Sept.
Central Idea: Our family traditions and histories make us unique.
How parents can support this unit at home:
*Share stories about when you were in second grade.
*Share old tools or technology that you may have used and how they are connected to today's tools. Discuss the similarities and differences.
*Share artifacts. memorabilia or heirlooms connected to your family's history.
How We Organize Ourselves Sept.- Oct.
Central Idea:The system of goods and services define the way people live.
How parents can support this unit at home:
*When driving or shopping, point out the difference between goods and services.
*When visiting a store, point out raw goods vs. processed goods.
For example: Apples vs. Applesauce
*Look for similarities and differences between marketplaces including online shopping.
How We Express Ourselves Nov.-Dec.
Central Idea: Poetry and illustration inspire people to communicate in a variety of ways.
How parents can support this unit at home:
*Write short poems to family members telling them how you feel and/or appreciate them.
*Write a poem to your child and leave it in special places for them to find: in a lunch box, on a pillow, tucked in their homework folder or book. Encourage them to surprise you.
*Share poetry books for cuddle time.
*Use metaphors or similes to compare things. For example, your hair is as golden as the sun. You're as snuggly as a teddy bear.
How the World Works Jan.-Feb.
Central Idea: Earth’s matter transforms to provide resources.
How parents can support this unit at home:
*Notice all the different ways we use stone and rock in/on our houses or in our neighborhoods.
*While on hikes or in your backyard, discover different kinds of rocks and how they look in nature.
*Take your child to a gem and rock show.
*Discuss different forms of erosion and what caused it while out and about with your child. Was it human-made, animal-made, wind or water that caused the erosion and why your child thinks so?
Sharing the Planet Mar.-April
Central Idea: Living organisms develop and change based on predictable life cycles.
How parents can support this unit at home:
*Have a discussion on who we share our planet with and discover evidence of this on hikes or just in your backyard.
*Notice with your child how our trees and animals change with the seasons.
*Notice with your child different life cycles and their stages in your environment. For example, point out for butterflies: any eggs, larvae, pupa, and adult you may see.
Where We Are In Place & Time April-May
Central Idea: People create and utilize maps to explore and learn about the world
Ways parents can support current unit at home:
*When you utilize Google maps on your phone or computer, have your child be a part of that.
*As you drive to places, take notice and discuss with your child directionality, street signs and locations.
*Take notice and discuss the different ways maps are used.
For example: mall map on display
campus maps
cell phone maps
Navigation in cars
Here is a very small explanation of IB:
1. IB teaches children to question and become independent, critical thinkers responsible for their own learning. Students learn the standards, not through regurgitation, but through their own discoveries and by creating their own meanings from instruction.
2. IB teaches children global awareness. Some examples are their Spanish instruction, Worldly Wednesday, and every unit of inquiry challenges the children to think beyond Rocklin.
3. Teaches Learner Values and Attitudes
Second Grade Transdisciplinary Themes.
Who We Are Aug. -Sept.
Central Idea: Our family traditions and histories make us unique.
How parents can support this unit at home:
*Share stories about when you were in second grade.
*Share old tools or technology that you may have used and how they are connected to today's tools. Discuss the similarities and differences.
*Share artifacts. memorabilia or heirlooms connected to your family's history.
How We Organize Ourselves Sept.- Oct.
Central Idea:The system of goods and services define the way people live.
How parents can support this unit at home:
*When driving or shopping, point out the difference between goods and services.
*When visiting a store, point out raw goods vs. processed goods.
For example: Apples vs. Applesauce
*Look for similarities and differences between marketplaces including online shopping.
How We Express Ourselves Nov.-Dec.
Central Idea: Poetry and illustration inspire people to communicate in a variety of ways.
How parents can support this unit at home:
*Write short poems to family members telling them how you feel and/or appreciate them.
*Write a poem to your child and leave it in special places for them to find: in a lunch box, on a pillow, tucked in their homework folder or book. Encourage them to surprise you.
*Share poetry books for cuddle time.
*Use metaphors or similes to compare things. For example, your hair is as golden as the sun. You're as snuggly as a teddy bear.
How the World Works Jan.-Feb.
Central Idea: Earth’s matter transforms to provide resources.
How parents can support this unit at home:
*Notice all the different ways we use stone and rock in/on our houses or in our neighborhoods.
*While on hikes or in your backyard, discover different kinds of rocks and how they look in nature.
*Take your child to a gem and rock show.
*Discuss different forms of erosion and what caused it while out and about with your child. Was it human-made, animal-made, wind or water that caused the erosion and why your child thinks so?
Sharing the Planet Mar.-April
Central Idea: Living organisms develop and change based on predictable life cycles.
How parents can support this unit at home:
*Have a discussion on who we share our planet with and discover evidence of this on hikes or just in your backyard.
*Notice with your child how our trees and animals change with the seasons.
*Notice with your child different life cycles and their stages in your environment. For example, point out for butterflies: any eggs, larvae, pupa, and adult you may see.
Where We Are In Place & Time April-May
Central Idea: People create and utilize maps to explore and learn about the world
Ways parents can support current unit at home:
*When you utilize Google maps on your phone or computer, have your child be a part of that.
*As you drive to places, take notice and discuss with your child directionality, street signs and locations.
*Take notice and discuss the different ways maps are used.
For example: mall map on display
campus maps
cell phone maps
Navigation in cars