A concept is …

a big idea

timeless

universal

transferable

trans- disciplinary

a lens…

Change

FunctionForm

Change

Causation

Perspective

ConnectionReflection

Responsibility

Thematic vs Conceptual

Dinosaurs

World War II

Recycling

Survival

Conflict

Sustainability

Plants Adaptation

Advertising Truth

You get the idea…

a big idea

timeless

universal

transferable

trans- disciplinary

You get the idea…

Facts

Facts

Facts

Facts

Facts

Facts

ConceptConcept

TopicTopic

Generalisation

Lynn Erickson

Indigenous way of life…. how the Aboriginal people are

connected to the land, language and story.

What are the big ideas?

What are the big ideas?

What are the big ideas?

culturebeliefs

valuesdiversity

identity

Cultural beliefs and values influence identity.

• People’s beliefs and values shape their identity. (individual)

• Cultural groups are linked by common values. (group)

• There is diversity within cultural groups.

• An individual’s identity can be shaped by more than one culture.

Important to know

Enduring understanding

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Worth knowing

Concept Driven learning in action

Lots more resources on Concept Driven Learning on the #pypchat wiki

Start with Lynn Erickson