Theme 1: Introduction


Exploring Personal Identity



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 In this theme, you will explore who you are by thinking about your name, family, and culture. You will learn how the clothing you wear contributes to group and individual identity. You will then turn your attention to what a community is and see how community groups impact a person's identity. To complete this theme, you will learn about the similarities and differences between communities and think about what would make a perfect community.


This theme includes five lessons:

  • Lesson 1 — Who Are You?
  • Lesson 2 — Families
  • Lesson 3 — What We Wear
  • Lesson 4 — What Is a Community?
  • Lesson 5 — Thinking Further about Communities