Early Years A 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.
Central Idea: Increasing awareness of our personal characteristics and abilities, and those of others, allows our self-identity to develop. Key concepts: form, perspective, reflection Related concepts: identity, relationships, family roles Lines of Inquiry:, *Physical, social and emotional characteristics *My role within my family *Recognizing similarities and differences between myself and others
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 express 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.
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.
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies
Central Idea: The behavior of living things is connected to the Earth’s Cycles Key concepts: change, connection, causation Related concepts: seasons, cycles, relationships consequences Lines of Inquiry: *The Earth’s seasons *Activities through the day and night *How the seasons impact our lives
Central Idea: We use play to express our feelings and ideas and to communicate with others Key concepts: function, connection, perspective Related concepts: beliefs, representation Lines of Inquiry: *Communicating through play *Imaginative use of everyday materials *Different ways we can express ourselves through play
Central Idea: Documenting personal histories allows us to reflect on and celebrate who we are and where we’ve come from. Key concepts: causation, change Related concepts: Development (growth), family Lines of Inquiry *Ways of documenting personal history *Personal change from birth to present: self and family *Reflecting on past experience
Preschool 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.
Social Studies
Social Studies
Central Idea: Making balanced choices about daily routines enables us to have a healthy lifestyle. Key concepts: function, causation, reflection Lines of Inquiry: *Daily habits and routines (hygiene, sleep, play, eating and exercise) *Balanced choices *Consequences of choices
Grade 1-2 A
Central Idea: People play different roles in the community they belong. Key concepts: connection, responsibility, change Related concepts: community, roles, history Lines of Inquiry: Various communities we belong to Roles of people who are part of our community How communities are organised.
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 Social Studies
Central Idea: We celebrate special events throughout the world in different ways. Key concepts: function, connection Related concepts: beliefs, culture, values Lines of Inquiry: *What traditions and special events are *How and why people celebrate *Comparisons of celebrations locally and globally
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.
How the world works How we organize An inquiry into the natural world ourselves and its laws; the interaction An inquiry into the interbetween the natural world connectedness of human made (physical and biological) and systems and communities; the human societies; how humans use structure and function of their understanding of scientific organizations; societal decision principles; the impact of scientific making; economic activities and and technological advances on their impact on humankind and society and on the environment. the environment.
Science/Environmental Science
Science
Central Idea: Local environments are used and valued in different ways Key concepts: causation, responsibility, perspective Related concepts: conservation, interdependence, Lines of Inquiry: Natural and human made elements of the local environments How people use local environments Actions that benefit or harm the local environment
Central Idea: All living things go through a process of change. Key concepts: change, form, connection Related concepts: structure, growth, cycles, sequences,transformation Lines of Inquiry: *Different types of living things *Life cycles *Similarities and differences between various life cycles
Social Studies
Central Idea: Communities make efforts to create transportation systems that meet their needs Key concepts Function, Connection Related concepts: transportation, networks systems, sustainability Lines of Inquiry: Features of transportation How they respond to changing needs
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.
Central Idea: Our Senses help us to learn about and interpret the world around us Key concepts: form, connection, function Related concepts: perspective, biology, nervous system, spatial awareness, trust Lines of Inquiry: *The five senses *How people can live without one or more of the senses *How we use our senses *Keeping our sensory organs healthy
Central Idea: The place where I live is shaped by people and changes over time. Key concepts: form, change Related concepts: landscape, locality, history Lines of Inquiry: * special features of our surroundings (natural and man-made) [compared to other places] * what it means to call a place “home” * how our surroundings have changed through time
Unit 1 Sept. 8 Oct. 17
Unit 2- Oct. 2- Dec. 5
Sharing the planet
How we organize ourselves
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.
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.
Central Idea: Our actions affect the earth’s resources and people. Key Concepts: change, connection Related concepts: Lifestyle, resources Lines of Inquiry: * the limited availability of the earth’s resources * personal choices, that help protect the environment * reusing and recycling different materials * reducing waste
Central Idea: People develop systems to keep homes, school and local communities organized. Key concepts: connection, responsibility Related concepts: organization, responsibility, (personal) communication, conflict, interdependence Lines of Inquiry: * what “organization” means * different systems of organizations that we use personally and in our community * organizing our streets * Collection, storage and use of information for organization
Unit 3- Dec. 8- Feb. 6
Unit 4- Feb. 9- Mar. 27
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.
Central Idea: Central Idea: Our uniqueness as human beings shows itself in Water and air in the earth’s the way we behave and express ourselves. atmosphere help to create the weather. Key concepts: causation, perspective, Key concepts: function, reflection causation, Related concepts: empathy, invention, connection transformation Related concepts: force, Lines of Inquiry: * how I show who I am and what I can energy Lines of Inquiry: do * how “weather” works * how we express our feelings *water cycle * how we can understand others better * properties of water and air and their impact on weather * experiments with water and air
Unit 5- Mar. 30- May 15
Unit 6- May 18- June 26
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.
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.
Central Idea: Our bodies are composed of complex systems which are connected Key concepts: function, form, change Related concepts: classification, organism, systems Lines of Inquiry: *Systems of a human body and their functions *comparing body system.s of different living beings *How body systems are adapted to each living being * systems in our body and their jobs * what happens, if one of the systems doesn’t function properly * how I can protect the systems
Central Idea: An organised community allows for mutual decision making and order. Key concepts: function, form, connection Related concepts: Lines of Inquiry: * how a community organises itself (local and national) * institutions that make decisions for the community * how traffic is organised (city layout, signs...) * my rights and duties as a citizen
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.
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: Family histories provide an insight into cultural and personal identity.
Central Idea: Water is essential to life, and is a limited resource for many people. Key concepts: function, change, responsibility Key concepts: change, Related concepts: conservation, reflection equity Related concepts: Lines of Inquiry: chronology, history, tradition * The water cycle Lines of Inquiry: * water as a requirement for living * my family’s history things * my own history in past, * distribution and availability of present and future usable water * what my life would be like, if I * properties of water would grow up in a different time and place
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.
Central Idea: People are influenced by information that they receive through communication and mass media. Key concepts: responsibility, function, reflection Related concepts: culture, media Lines of Inquiry: * media that we use * communication, information and entertainment media * how media influences us *Specialized systems of communication
Central Idea: Weather changes and it’s impact on people Weather changes and Earth movements can lead to disaster Key concepts: causation, function, change Related concepts: Lines of Inquiry: * weather and how it develops * why the weather changes * extreme weather phenomena (hurricane, flooding, drought, blizzard, etc.) * how we can measure and document weather (humidity, rainfall, temperature, etc)
Grade 5-6 - A Who we are
How the world works
How we express ourselves
Where we are in place and time
Sharing the planet
How we organize ourselves
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
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
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 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.
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
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
Central Idea: Complex factors contribute to the process of making decisions that have implications for ourselves and others.
Central Idea: The fact that materials can undergo permanent or temporary changes poses challenges and provides benefits for society and the environment
Central Idea: Rituals, myths and artifacts provide a window into the beliefs and values of past cultures.
Central Idea: Past civilizations shape systems and achievements of present day societies.
Central Idea: Biodiversity relies on maintaining the independent balance of organisms within systems.
Central Idea: Technology impacts on the world of work and leisure.
Key concepts: Perspective, Reflection Related concepts: choice, systems/values Lines of Inquiry: * factors that influence our decisions (extrinsic-intrinsic) *Decision-making processes for groups and individuals *Impact and consequences of decisions on myself and others * how we learn to make and assess decisions
Key concepts: causation, change Related concepts: solids, liquids, gases, physical and chemical changes Lines of Inquiry: *nature and chemical and physical changes *practical applications and implications of change in materials *ethical dilemmas associated with manufacturing processes and byproducts
Key concepts: connection, causation, function Related concepts: beliefs, diversity, interpretation Lines of Inquiry: Inquiring into modern and prehistoric cultures Significance of celebrations and traditions How artefacts symbolise beliefs, values
Key concepts: causation, change, perspective Related concepts: continuity, progress, technology Lines of Inquiry: *Aspects of past civilizations that have survived and why *Reasons these systems and developments were made *The Roman Empire as an example for a civilization that had worldwide impact *Implication for the future
perspective, change, form Key concepts: connection, change, responsibility Related concepts: cooperation, consequences, behavior roles, rights, structure Lines of Inquiry: * organisms and their interdependence within ecosystems, biomes and environments * how human interaction with the environment can affect the balance of systems * how humans utilise their natural environment in different ways
*Technology and inventions of the home, workplace and leisure activities *Circumstances and opportunities that lead to the development of important inventions and their impact *How technology supports/impacts sustainability