Units of Inquiry K1 | Who We Are An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships include families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. | 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 organisations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. |
Central Idea | We play to make friends and come to new understandings. | Stories are used to inform and express ideas. | Light and colour affects the way we see things. | Transportation serves the needs of communities. |
Lines of Inquiry | Play helps us learn How friends play together Ways we use resources, materials and imagination | How stories are created and communicated function What stories mean reflection How stories link to tradition and culture connection | Properties of colour and light form Interactions and effects between colour, light and materials causation Colour and Light can affect perspective perspective | Features of Transportation systems function Reasons for using different types of transport perspective How transport connects communities connection |
Key Concepts | Responsibility, Form | Function, Reflection, Connection | Form, Causation, Perspective | Function, perspective Connection |
Related Concepts | Entertainment, expression, truth, subjectivity, | Colour, light, function | Systems, networks | |
Learner profiles | Risk-takers Caring Principled | Open-minded Communicators Reflective | Inquirers Thinkers | Balanced Knowledgeable |
Attitudes focus | Confidence Independence Cooperation | Creativity Appreciation Commitment | Enthusiasm Integrity Curiosity | Empathy Tolerance Respect |
Transdisciplinary skills | Social Skills accepting responsibility, respecting others, cooperating, resolving conflict, group decision making Self management skills codes of behavior, safety, | Thinking skills Comprehension, evaluation Communication skills Reading, viewing, listening, speaking, writing, non-verbal communication | Research skills formulating questions, observing, planning, collecting & recording data Thinking skills acquisition of knowledge, comprehension | Research skills: Collecting and recording , interpreting data Self management skills Safety, Codes of behaviour |
Units of Inquiry K2 | Who We Are An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships include families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. | 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 Share the Planet An inquiry into the 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 | Every day I learn who I am and what I can do. | We can express ourselves in many ways. | Living things use systems that enable them to grow. | People can make choices when sharing the world’s resources |
Lines of Inquiry | How I am growing and learning My feelings, likes and dislikes Relationships with family and friends | Different ways of expressing ourselves Perspective How creative experiences make us feel Reflective How art communicates internationally Connection | Characteristics of living and non-living things Form How systems support living things Function How living things change Change | Resources we use and share Form The impact of our choices on the environment Causation Our responsibilities towards the world’s resources Responsibility |
Key Concepts | Connection, Form, | Perspective, Reflection, Connection | Form, Function, Change | Function, Responsibility, Causation |
Related Concepts | Belonging | Opinion, interpretation | Classification, plant, animal, growth | Consequences, Impact |
Learner profiles | Risk-taker Caring Principled | Reflective Communicators Balanced (open-minded) | Thinkers Inquirers | Knowledgeable, Open-minded |
Attitudes focus | Confidence Independence Cooperation | Creativity Appreciation Commitment | Enthusiasm Integrity Curiosity | Empathy Tolerance Respect |
Transdisciplinary skills | Social Skills accepting responsibility, respecting others, cooperating, resolving conflict, adopting a variety of roles Self management skills safety, codes of behavior, informed choices, healthy lifestyle | Self management skills fine & gross motor skills, spatial awareness, Communication skills listening, speaking, reading, viewing, non-verbal | Research skills formulating questions, observing, collecting & recording data Social skills group decision making Thinking skills acquisition of knowledge, comprehension | Research skills observing, collecting data, presenting research Thinking skills analysis, evaluation, application Self management organization, time management |
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