Table 7a. Scope and Sequence: Inquiry and Research - Kindergarten

Concepts/ Reasoning define needs, select information, make sense of information and respond to findings	Organizing identify, gather and sort information and observations	Communicating explore information, and collaborate with others, test ideas and share findings	Applying relate prior knowledge, locate information, make observations, and adapt to new learning
- ask questions and express feelings about answers found - begin to distinguish between real and imaginary stories and depictions - begin to make predictions about stories and information - make a simple plan to get information and carry out its steps - investigate and describe familiar cultural, geographical and recreational features of their neighbourhood	- identify some features of books and other written materials - begin to describe the library layout and routines - sort and classify objects by characteristic and category - identify parts of things, such as parts of the body, and describe their separate function	- ask questions within a group about people, places and things they are curious about - share feelings and ideas about information-based experiences in a variety of verbal and non-verbal ways - use a variety of print and physical materials to communicate information and ideas - choose products for portfolio collections in consultation with peers and teachers	- express wonder and curiosity about the world of information around them - identify new thoughts and feelings arising from information-based activities - make appropriate observations about information results and findings