IB/Primary Years Programme: Programme of Inquiry Marshpoint Elementary School, Savannah, Georgia. How we express ourselves.

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1 K 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. human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures Play leads to learning, exploring, and making friends. Form,, and Responsibility Related concepts: friends, school, rules -Types of play. -Responsibilities of playing. -Building friendships. -Play allows exploration and learning. -What makes a friend? - What is our role and responsibility in our classroom? IB/Primary Years Programme: Programme of Inquiry Marshpoint Elementary School, Savannah, Georgia 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 the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local Actions change the world,, Responsibility -Sequences -Location -Impact -History is -Using and reading a timeline. -Exploring what makes an event or figure historical. -Using maps and globes. express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs extend and enjoy our appreciation of aesthetics. the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings Art is found in many forms and comes from many sources., Form, Originality Movement -Art is a part of our everyday life. -There are different tools for creating art. -The relationship between different forms of art. natural world (physical and biological) and human the interaction between the natural world (biological) and human societies Thinking and exploring is a way to gain new information., Causation, -Cause/effect relationships - Observations -Respect for self and others - Properties. - Predictions - Observing. - Data can be collected, recorded, and discussed. An inquiry into human-made organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their communities Number systems provide a common language we can use to make sense of the world. Form,, Base systems, thinking, and communication skills. -Ways numbers can be constructed and represented. -s between the numerals, symbols and the quantities they represent. -Using number words and numerals to represent quantities in real-life situations. to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal communities and the relationships within them Interaction occurs between living and nonliving things., Change, Causation Interaction, similarities and differences - Living things depend on living and non-living things -Interactions between communities -Human responsibilities for/toward other living things

2 1 st physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. What it means to be human Humans use reasoning to make good choices. Responsibility Causation Evidence Interpretation Consequences - People s choices affects their actions. - Understanding the differences/similarities between a good and bad choice. - Actions have consequences that impact our health. An inquiry into orientation in ; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and individuals and civilizations, from local and global Orientation in place and time Geography connects people of the world. Form Geography-landforms, discoveryexplorations, regionslocality -Similarities and differences of the world s geography -Tools used to navigate the world in the past, present, and future -s between you and the rest of the world appreciation of aesthetics The ways in which we reflect on, extend, and enjoy our creativity. Individuals express creatively in a variety of ways. Causation, -Sequence -Relationships -Interpretation - Sequence of stories matters. - Making s through characters. -Expressing thoughts through art. natural world (physical and biological) and human How humans use their understanding of scientific principles. People use scientific principles to determine the weather. Change RelatedConcepts: System Cycles Relationships -Weather patterns and their global effect -Seasonal weather changes and differences worldwide -Weather instruments and their uses The interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities. Goods and services create opportunities for communities. Causation Cooperation Systems Impact - Recognize the differences between goods and services and their global effect - Understood how other countries relate to ours when it comes to goods and services. - Understand that supply and demand affect our country. Rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things. People, plants, and animals share resources for survival. Change Classification Growth Balance - Characteristics of living things - Needs of living things - The balance / relationship among living things

3 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 ; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and individuals and civilizations, from local and global appreciation of aesthetics. natural world (physical and biological) and human the natural world and its laws 2 nd personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health People must make knowledgeable choices in order to stay safe Key Concepts Responsibility, behaviors, conflict/cooperation - Appropriate responses to emergencies -Makes safe choices -Identifies support systems homes and journeys Characteristics of a geographic region influence the settlement of that region. Change, form, function - Natural resources and topographical features on settlements - How people utilize their environments - Exchange systems past and present - Compare cultures of a region from past to present. the ways in which we discover and express beliefs and values Cultures express their beliefs and values in a variety of ways. form, perspective, Related concept: genres, morals, writing process - Cultural expression Patterns in the sky impact the Earth. Causation, Change, Form -Position of the sun and moon and their effect on the earth -Relationship of day and night to the seasons -Physical attributes of stars communities Societies develop systems to organize themselves function, form, government, citizenship, community involvement -Rights and responsibilities of citizens -The systems by which communities govern themselves -Local and national landmarks around the world. rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and other living things Living things have life cycles and change with the seasons. Change, Form, -Life cycles of animals -Life cycles of plants -Seasonal changes

4 GR 3 rd Who we are physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. rights and responsibilities Citizens have rights and responsibilities function, causation, Governments, freedoms or lack of, rights -Developing order within a society. -The origins and values of laws -Rights and responsibilities within societies -Past civilizations influence on modern society -Impact of historical figures -Forms of government Where we are in 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. personal histories Individuals make significant contributions to society, which influence our lives. causation, change responsibility Related concepts: History, progress, rights and responsibilities - Significant contributions and influences of historical individuals. -Social barriers, restrictions, and obstacles that these individuals overcame. - Character traits that affected our past and influenced our present and appreciation of aesthetics. the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity Imagination is a powerful tool for extending our ability to think, create and express. Key Concepts Change,, and Perspective. -How we demonstrate our imagination -Forms of expressions -Differing perspectives of imagination/ expressions -How is play defined natural world (physical and biological) and human environment. how humans use their understanding of scientific principles Earth is constantly changing. Change, causation, Related Concepts: erosion, weathering, fossils, landforms, rock cycle, natural/human processes - Fossils are evidence of past organisms -Changes occur to the Earth -Attributes of minerals, rocks, and soil The structure/and function if organizations Production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services influence the market. responsibility, function, Cooperation, production, interdependence - Ways we depend on people in other places -Production processes for various goods and services -Use of exchange in various marketplaces Access to equal opportunities Organisms have adaptations to survive in certain habitats that can change over time. Form, Change,, Regions/habitats, adaptation, ecosystem - How habitats can change over time. -Adaptations of a species for survival in their -How changes in an environment affect survival of a species.

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6 4 th physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. the nature of the self Cultures use poetry to express their thoughts and feelings. Form,, and - The ways in which cultures communicate -Figurative languages and their various uses around the world -Rhyme and rhythm of the written word - between music and poetry An inquiry into orientation in ; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind Changes are brought about by exploration. causation, change, Exploration, effect on new world and indigenous population, cultural exchange - Exploration continues to discover new ideas, regions, cultures, relationships, technologies, etc. - Basic economic concepts shape historical events - Understanding challenges of diverse and complicated cultures meeting head-on and how they relate.. appreciation of aesthetics our appreciation of aesthetics. Geometry is the basis for architectural and environmental design, change, responsibility regular and irregular shapes, space and shape, measurement and estimation -2 and 3 dimensional shapes and their uses -Types of angles, lines, line segments, and rays within an environment -Translation, reflection, and rotation of shapes within an environment -Relationships of architecture in the world. natural world (physical and biological) and human the impact of scientific advances on Sky patterns have predictable effects on earth s conditions. function, causation, Related Concepts: Seasons, atmosphere, cycles -Investigations into the seasons and atmosphere. -Cycles -Scientific advances on society and environment societal decision-making Decisionmaking can cause conflict within society. responsibility, causation Related concepts: consequences, impact, rights, values -Events that shape revolutions -Key people involved in forming and resolving revolutions communities and the relationships between them Living things need a balance in the ecosystem. Form, function, Ecosystems, roles/systems, balance of nature - The relationship of organisms and the flow of energy within an ecosystem -Factors that affect the extinction of organisms -Behavioral and physical adaptations of organisms.

7 5 th physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. beliefs and values - An inquiry into orientation in ; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and individuals and civilizations, from local and global the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from global The effects of war can directly and indirectly impact nations appreciation of aesthetics. the ways in which we discover and express culture Behaviors and actions of past generations have resulted in consequences for future generations. natural world (physical and biological) and human the interaction between the natural world (physical) and human societies Central idea: Relationships between nature and human societies human-made systems Our world uses a classification system based on how things are related. form, function, peace and conflict resolution The impact of conflicts on societies Responsibility, causation, perspective Exhibition change,, perspective Culture, innovation, ethics, values and beliefs - Change that occurs as a result of war -Connectedness of civilizations through inventions -Views and beliefs that lead to war Causation, Responsibility, Perspective Needs and wants, prejudice, culture and societies - Ways conflicts affect needs and wants of generations - The diverse ways people express themselves - Responsibilities of societies for future generations Change, Causation, Related Concepts: Earth, societies, erosion, tectonic plate movement, Earth and societies - Changes in earth s surface features - Similarities and differences in the destructive and constructive forces of nature - Relate the role of technology and human intervention and the Classification, genetics, organisms - What systems can be used for classification? -Identifying attributes lead to classifications --Interactions and relationships within our world are constantly evolving. Freedom, justice, authority, prejudice, rights, production and transportation - Roles of citizens in society -How citizens views and actions impact society -Compare and contrast cultures -Conflict and its resolutions help shape societies

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