| Who we are 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. | Where we are in place and time 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. | How we express ourselves 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. | How the world works 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. | How we organize ourselves 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. | Sharing the planet 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 The decisions we make influence who we are and who we want to become. Key concepts: reflection, responsibility, function, form Related concepts: self concept, interaction with others, trust, values Lines of inquiry Values and external influences that determine decision making. The impact decisions that are made by ourselves and others have on our lives. Internal influences that determine decision making. | Central Idea Human migration is a response to challenges, risks and opportunities. Key concepts: causation, change, perspective Related concepts: population, settlement, Lines of inquiry The social, economic and political reasons why people moveHow people moveWhere people move to and from. The impact people have on themselves when moving Indigenous populations and their environment. | Central Idea Persuasive language and images in the media evoke a variety of responses from the audience. Key concepts: connection, perspective, reflection Related concepts: interpretation, responsibility, communication,
genres, elements and principles of design Lines of inquiry The presence of the media in the daily life of most people. The persuasive influence of media images and language. Being responsible (informed) audience members. | Central idea Energy may be converted from one form to another and stored in various ways. Key Concepts: form, function, connection Related concepts: conservation, transformation, Lines of inquiry Forms of energy. The storage and transformation of energy. Conservation of energy. Renewable and sustainable energy. | Central idea Organisations are established/ in place in order to help communities that are at risk. Key concepts: form, causation, function Related concepts: poverty, wealth, cooperation, dependence, distribution Lines of inquiry The ways in which local and outside organizations and nations assist communities in challenging times. How these communities overcome these challenges. | Central Idea If we are to maintain a healthy planet, we must look after the major ecosystems within the world’s biomes. Key concepts: function, causation, responsibility Related concepts: biodiversity, conservation, ecosystems Lines of inquiry How climate and geographical locations interact to create different biomes The features and locations of the main biomes How and why living things adapt to their biome The issues that affect the survival of a biome. |
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