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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. |
People use their senses to gather information about the world around them. |
Our culture and the place we're raised affects our sense of responsibility. |
The human body is a complex system of many interdependent parts |
Our words and actions can impact our personal relationships |
Emotional, physical, and academic activities create balance in our interactions with the world. |
Conflict and cooperation between people can result in destruction of people and property |
Where We Are in Time and Place
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. |
Community helpers impact our quality of life |
Shelters vary by time, place and purpose. |
Geographical factors and surroundings impact how societies work together in the past and present |
Leaders of the past have influenced the societies of today. |
Historical migration and immigration patterns affect the culture of our communities today |
Technology created in the past affects our lives today and in the future |
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. |
Culture impacts creativity and design |
Stories are told for a variety of purposes |
Societies/cultures throughout the world are interconnected through art and communication forms |
Dance is a form of communication |
Humans communicate through non-verbal means including symbols, color textures, and tone. |
Art helps us express who we are and what values we hold as a people. |
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. |
The changing seasons of the Earth affect how people live |
The food we eat is determined by environmental, economic, and cultural factors |
Balance and Motion afe affected by environmental and human intervention |
Animals usually have a way of ensuring the continuation of the species. |
Varying landscapes/environments shape the living organisms that inhabit the landscape |
Biogenetic makeup and environmental influences define who we are and give us the diversity we see within all species |
How we organise 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. |
Our school is a community that helps us to live and learn together with other people |
Time is an important tool to help us organize our daily lives |
Individuals create structure through families, communities, and governments |
Personal economics affects the way we organize commerce in our society |
The type of government in a country(borne out of historical events) affects future government policy, human rights, and the economy of the country |
Citizens impact policies regarding provision of civil rights (human rights) that are determined by governments |
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. |
There is a cyle of life in the products we use every day |
Humans and animals have an interdependent relationship |
Where we live affects what we need, want and use. |
Water is a finite resource in infinite demand. |
Humans impact their landscape, available resources, and coexistence with other organisms through social, technological, and economic choices. |
How specific personal and societal choices that humans make affect local, regional and global ecosystems (OR) Exhibition: Service Fair |
