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 There are systems of the body working together to keep us healthy. Key concepts: (to be determined ) Related concepts: (to be determined ) Lines of inquiry The systems that enable our body to functionThe vital organs that need to be kept healthyHow healthy habits and good nutrition aid our bodies How choices affect our health. | Central Idea Significant people throughout history have shaped the world. Key concepts: (to be determined ) Related concepts: (to be determined ) Lines of inquiry Significant people who have helped to change our worldThe characteristics of significant peopleWhat we can learn from these people. | Central Idea Through the arts people use different forms of expression to convey their uniqueness as human beings. Key concepts: function, perspective, reflection Related concepts: perception, self expressio Lines of inquiry The diverse ways in which people express themselvesHow everyone can express their uniqueness through the arts The role of art in culture and society. | Central idea Understanding the properties of air allows people to make practical applications. Key concepts: function causation Related concepts: force, energy Lines of inquiry The evidence of the existence of air. The relationship between air, light and sound. | Central Idea The workplace is an organization where people share a responsibility towards a common purpose. Key concepts: (to be determined ) Related concepts: (to be determined ) Lines of inquiry The types of jobs people do in the school and other workplacesThe training, skills and tools required for different jobsThe purpose and responsibility of different jobs. | Central Idea To survive living things need to interact and adapt to the environment. Key concepts: responsibility Related concepts: adaptation, animals, conservation, interdependence Lines of inquiry Circumstances including human activities that lead to adaptationHow plants and animals respond to environmental conditions. |
| Central Idea Understanding how the brain works helps us to meet our own learning needs and recognize the learning needs of others. Key concepts: form, function, reflection, connection, Related concepts: emotions, neurology, feelings, personal well-being Lines of inquiry How the human brain worksWhat affects our mental healthHow we can meet our learning needs How we can improve our learning. | Central Idea Many systems of past civilizations are linked to societies and cultures of the present day. Key concepts: connection, causation, responsibility Related concepts: artefacts, civilization, Lines of inquiry The time and place of the civilizations being investigatedThe systems and artifacts developed by different civilizationsWhat future civilizations will come to understand of our own. | Central Idea A variety of signs and symbols facilitates local and global communication. Key concepts: form and function Related concepts: Lines of inquirySigns and symbolsReasons for the development of signs and symbols. | Central idea Human survival is connected to understanding the continual changing state of the Earth. Key concepts: causation, connection, change Related concepts: erosion, geology, tectonic plates, movement Lines of inquiry How the different components of the earth are interrelatedHow the earth has changed and is continuing to changeWhy the earth changes Human response to the Earth’s changes. | Central Idea Market places depend on the ability to produce goods and supply services that can be exchanged. Key concepts: function, connection, perspective Related concepts: supply and demand, interdependence Lines of inquiry The structures and functions of a marketplaceHow and in what ways we depend on people in other placesEthics of the market place How global movement and communication affect availability of goods and services. | Central Idea Water is essential to life and is a limited resource for many people. Key concepts: change, causation, responsibility Related concepts: equity, conservation, resources, sustainability Lines of inquiry Sources of water and how water is usedThe human impact on water- systemsDistribution and availability of usable water People’s responsibility with regard to the preservation of water. |
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