American International School of Bucharest

Kindergarten Program of Inquiry

Where we are in
place and time

Who we are

How we express
ourselves

How we organize ourselves

Sharing the planet

How the world

works

An inquiry into orientation in place and

time; personal histories; homes and
journeys; the discoveries, explorations
and migrations of humankind; the
relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global
perspectives.

An inquiry into the nature of the self;

beliefs and values; personal, physical,
mental, social and spiritual health; human
relationships including families, friends,
communities and cultures; rights and
responsibilities; what it means to be
human

An inquiry into the ways in which we discover

and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture,
beliefs and values; the ways in which we
reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our
appreciation of the aesthetic.

An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made

systems and communities; the structure and function of
organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities
and their impact on humankind and the environment.

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in

the struggle to share finite resources with other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships within and
between them; access to equal opportunities;
peace and conflict resolution.

An inquiry into the natural world and its laws;

the interaction between the natural world
(physical and biological) and human societies;
how humans use their understanding of
scientific principles; the impact of scientific
and technological advances on society and on
the environment.

Central Idea:

Central Idea:

Central Idea:

Central Idea:

Central Idea:

Central Idea:

Learning about our family

helps us understand the
past and ourselves.

People celebrate important

events.

People communicate and

understand in different ways.

Transportation systems are designed

with a purpose.

Plants need certain things in

order to survive.

Animals have features that

help them live in different
environments.

Subject Area Focus: Social

Studies, Literacy

Subject Area Focus: Literacy,

Math, PSPE, Arts

Subject Area Focus: Social Studies,

Mathematics

Subject Area Focus: Science,

Math

Key Concepts: form, change

Key Concepts: form,

function, connection

Key Concepts: form,

function, perspective

Key Concepts: form, function and

connection

Key Concepts: form, function

and causation

Related Concepts: traditions,

history, time

Related Concepts: identity,

culture

Related Concepts:
communication

Related Concepts: systems

Related Concepts: cycles,

change and growth

Subject Area Focus: Social

Studies, Math

Lines of Inquiry:
Lines of Inquiry:
families
the ways a family can
change
ways we can find out about
our past

Lines of Inquiry:

what people celebrate

how people celebrate

celebrations and their
similarities and differences

Lines of Inquiry:

different ways we
communicate
ways we understand
messages
choosing an appropriate
form of communication
to express a message.

Lines of Inquiry:

transportation
features of transportation systems
decisions involved in using
transportation
transportation systems change over
time

Subject Area Focus: Science,

Math, Literacy
Key Concepts: form,
function and responsibility
Related Concepts:
classification, climate, cycles
Lines of Inquiry:

parts of plants

what plants need

how plants are essential to life
on Earth

features of different
animals
life cycles of animals
animals and their
habitats
endangered and extinct
animals