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YEAR Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works How we organise ourselves Sharing the planet
1An inquiry into the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including communities, and cultures; rights an responsibilities; what it means to be human.
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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 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 the environment.
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.
Central idea Relationships develop through communicating and connecting with others.
Learning about personal histories helps us celebrate who we are.
Imagination is a powerful tool for extending our ability to think, create and express ourselves.
Understanding the way materials behave and interact determines how people use them.
People play different roles in the communities to which they belong.
Humans interact with living things in their environment.
Key concepts Connection, function, responsibility
Change, Reflection reflection, perspective, form
Form, Change, Causation
Form, Function, responsibility,
responsibility, function, connection,
Related concepts
Friendship, respect, communication
Evidence, interpretation, Chronology
Imagination, creativity, interpretation
Prediction, behaviour, properties
Citizenship, structure, cooperation
Interdependence, relationships, needs
Lines of inquiry How we develop friendships
How we can find out about history
How we demonstrate and enjoy our imagination
Characteristics and uses of materials
How we contribute to a school community
The different roles animals play in people’s lives
How relationships affect us
How we know we have changed over time
How our imagination helps us to consider other perspectives
Changing properties of materials
Roles and responsibilities within a community
Living things in our locality
How roles differ depending on the relationship
Events that make us who we are
How imagination helps us to solve problems
Manipulation of materials for specific purposes
How communities are organised
Our responsibility for the well being of living things
YEAR Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works How we organise ourselves Sharing the planet
2An inquiry into the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including communities, and cultures; rights an responsibilities; what it means to be human.
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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 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 the environment.
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.
Central idea Choices people make affect their health and well-being.
Homes reflect cultural influences and local conditions.
The Arts are a means of communication and expression
Earth’s natural cycles influence the activity of living things.
Networks exist within and between communities
Peace and conflict resolution strategies we learn as children can be applied later in life to help us solve problems.
Key concepts responsibility, causation, reflection
Form, causation, connection,
Form, perspective, function
Change, connection, causation
Connection, Function, Reflection
Perspective, change, function
Related concepts
Balance, choice, consequence
Home, locality, interaction
Communication, creativity, self expression, Art
Cycles, interaction, transformation
Networks, interdependence, Evidence
Resolution, compromise, peace
Lines of inquiry Our daily habits and routines
What constitutes a home
The diverse ways in which people express themselves
Cycles within the natural world
Relationships between systems and communities
Conflict resolution strategies
Consequences of choices
How homes reflect local culture
Responding to different artistic expressions
Connections between the earth’s cycles
Organisational inputs and outputs
The role of empathy in relationships
How I can take responsibility for my own health
The relationship between homes and the locality
Using the arts to communicate
Patterns of behaviour in response to the Earth’s natural cycles
How services meet the needs of communities
How we respond to compromise
YEAR Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works How we organise ourselves Sharing the planet
3An inquiry into the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including communities, and cultures; rights an responsibilities; what it means to be human.
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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 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 the environment.
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.
Central idea Being aware of how the interrelated body systems function can help us maintain our personal health.
Family histories provide an insight into personal identity and the past.
The arts reflect different cultures.
People apply their understanding of forces and energy to improve, invent and create.
Signs and symbols are part of human-made systems that facilitate local and global communication.
Conservation of usable water is essential to human survival.
Key concepts Connection, Responsibility, Reflection
Causation, reflection, change
connection perspective, form
form, function, change form, function, connection
Causation, function, responsibility
Related concepts
Health, systems, maintenance
Family, identity, culture diversity, patterns, values
innovation, transformation, efficiency
Communication, multilingualism, systems
conservation, equity,
Lines of inquiry How the systems of the body function
How we explore and record our family ancestry
Indicators of culture How forces work How different languages are represented in the local community
Responsibilities regarding water
Ways in which these body systems are interrelated and/or interdependent
Evidence of cultural identity within our family history (Pastime, heirlooms, stories)
How the arts inform what we know about different cultures
The characteristics of simple machines
Symbols with cross cultural understanding
Distribution and availability of usable water -
How we know what our body needs
How family history reveals cultural or societal change
The role of arts in different cultures
How machines help us solve problems
Specialised systems of communication
The different ways water is used
YEAR Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works How we organise ourselves Sharing the planet
4An inquiry into the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including communities, and cultures; rights an responsibilities; what it means to be human.
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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 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 the environment.
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.
Central idea Understanding how people learn enables people to respond to their own learning needs as well as those of others.
Human migration involves challenges and opportunities.
Different cultures use stories to explain similar ideas
Human survival is connected to understanding the continual changing nature of the earth.
Markets provide business opportunities within different communities.
People and their waste have an impact on the environment.
Key concepts Form, function, responsibility
Causation, change, connection
Form, perspective, reflection
Causation, Change, connection
Connection, Function, Reflection
Responsibility, change, causation,
Related concepts
Learning communities, progress
Cause/effect, migration, Analogy, metaphor, interpretation,
Tectonic plates, movement, geology, innovation
Market, consumerism Waste, sustainability.
Lines of inquiry Successful learning environments
Reasons for migration How stories help explain the natural world
How relationship between the different components of the earth
The nature of supply and demand
Local and global waste management challenges and issues
Learning styles and learner types
The effects of migration on the native and host country
Teaching through stories How and why the earth has changed and continues to do so
Market driven business activities
The nature of waste and the different ways it can be managed
What it means to be a life long learner
Challenges faced by migrants
Common traditional story themes
Human responses to the earth’s changes
Consumers needs and wants
The impact of our actions and choices on our environment
YEAR Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works How we organise ourselves Sharing the planet
5An inquiry into the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including communities, and cultures; rights an responsibilities; what it means to be human.
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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 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 the environment.
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.
Central idea People’s cultural background has an impact on their beliefs, values and actions.
Exploration leads to discovery and develops new understandings
Media influences how we think, and the choices we make.
Systems on Earth support life
Governance systems have the authority to affect change
The way we use energy impacts the planet we share.
Key concepts Perspective, reflection, connection
Perspective, causation, reflection
Perspective function, reflection
Function, Connection, Form
Function, form, responsibility
Form, function, causation
Related concepts
Diversity, identity, beliefs & values
Discovery, exploration, impact
Audience, media, persuasion
Systems, equilibrium Governance, citizenship, authority
renewable, fuel, power
Lines of inquiry The connections between beliefs and identity
Reasons for exploration Purpose and types of media communication
Systems and characteristics of Earth
Where authority comes from and the responsibility it implies
Renewable and non renewable sources of energy
How beliefs and values influence the way we behave
What we learn through exploration
How we use persuasive techniques
How Earth’s systems are interrelated
How governance systems and organisations function
Innovation and change in energy transformation
Diverse belief systems The impact/consequences of exploration
Appropriate use of media
How these systems support life
The role of the individual to affect societal change
Energy use and conservation
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timeHow we express ourselves -
Exhibiton How the world works How we organise ourselves Sharing the planet
6An inquiry into the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including communities, and cultures; rights an responsibilities; what it means to be human.
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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 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 the environment.
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.
Central idea We grow and change in many different ways as we transition through life.
Past human ideas influence the course of history.
The power of communication can be measured in different ways.
Biodiversity relies on maintaining the interdependent balance of organisms within and between systems.
Economic activity relies on systems.
Children world wide encounter a range of challenges, risks and opportunities.
Key concepts Change, form, function Connection, causation, Change
Reflection, responsibility, perspective
Connection, reflection, causation
Connection, function, form Perspective, form, change
Related concepts
Puberty, transition, Innovation, progress, history Sustainability, advocacy Biodiversity, conservation, interdependence
Profit, interdependence Rights, justice, equality
Lines of inquiry Challenges presented by internal and external changes in our lives
Major turning points in history
Lines of inquiry will be decided by classes/ exhibition groups.
The connections between organisms within ecosystems
The systems of production Challenges, risks and opportunities that children encounter locally and globally
Factors that contribute to well being during adolescence
Accidental invention versus planned design
Factors that influence balance within the natural world
Equality within global markets/economic systems
How children respond to challenges, risks and opportunities
The physical, social, intellectual and emotional changes that occur
Chinese ingenuity and how it connects to rest of world Equilibrium biodiversity and
humans
How world economic systems influence organisations
Ways in which individuals, organisations and strategies that can be used to protect children
