IB/PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAM: PROGRAM OF INQUIRY FREEDOM 7 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA 11/3/17

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1 Age Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves How the world works How we organize ourselves Sharing the planet Ages 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. orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; and the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. 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. 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 interconnectedness of humanmade systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationship within the and between them access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. One Life Here, There, and Everywhere To Infinity and Beyond Blow me Away Justice for All Sharing The Planet 6 th Systems are interconnected to maintain homeostasis and provide sustenance. -The functions of each major body systems -The interconnectedness of each major body system -The scientific theories of Evolution and Natural Selection Geography cultivates the cultural characteristics of civilizations. - Processes that change the Earth s landforms - How the six essential elements of Geography affect migration patterns of culture -Representations of the Earth and civilization over time Actions of civilizations contribute to and define future societies. -Economic systems of ancient civilization -Impact of ancient civilizations on present day --Discovery and achievements of early cultures The interaction of Earth s systems creates patterns on our planet. -The form and function of natural and manmade systems to sustain life -Interactions among systems and resources that influence weather and climate - The impact human and systems have on the sustainability of Earth Choices of civilizations shape sustainability. - The influence of Greek and Roman culture on present day society -Greek and Roman philosophical, scientific, and mathematical principles and technologies -Greek and Roman political systems and their role in the development of present day democratic principles. : / Dates #5 Feb 20 - Mar 30 #2 Sep 25 - Nov 09 #3 Nov 13 - Dec 21 #1 Aug 10 - Sept 22 #4 Jan 8 - Feb 16 #6 Apr 9 - May 23

2 Ages Birth of a Nation Home Away from Home Be One with Mother Earth Switch On Switch Off We the People On the Road Again 5 th Human desire for freedom of choice and the ability to control finite resources may lead to conflict. People explore and colonize new lands for different reasons with varying results. Environmental factors promote our cultural diversity enabling people to be global citizens. Scientific and technological discoveries shape the future and can be interpreted from various perspectives. Systems both natural and human-made, interact and can create change. Human circumstances and challenges can lead to migration. -The relationship between resources and survival living organisms -Consequences for conflicts on societies. Revolutionary thought -Reasons people explore and colonize. -International effects of exploration and colonization -Adaptation and transformations resulting from interactions. -The similarities and differences of expressions of culture -The infusion of aesthetics of daily life due to geography -The use of process skills to conduct investigations -How inventions and innovations have transformed over time () -Different viewpoints and their effects on the evolution of the invention () - Scientific and technological advances and their impacts() -Civics and citizenship -The roles and functions of government systems -Earth Systems -The causes and effects of migration on geography, communities, cultures, and individuals -The relationship between migration and sustainability -Technological advancement as a result of Westward expansion responsibilities Dates #4 January 8 - February 16 #3 November 6 - December 21 #1 August 14 - September 22 #2 September 25 - November 3 #5 February 19 - March 30 #6 April 9 - May 23 Ages 9-10 Voices of the Past and Present Exploration through Time Write Here, Write Now Energized Law and Order All Systems Go! 4 th Hardship contributes to reconstruction, immigration/migration and new opportunities. Challenges faced during and after war Cause and effects of immigration and migration Exploration launches discovery. -The reasons humankind explores -Early explorers -Contributions made by explorers of the world -The hardships explorers encountered Key Concept s: People communicate thought in a variety of ways using strategies and structures. - Explore strategies, techniques and structures people use to express themselves - Use different forms of communication to express thought - Ways to reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity Energy facilitates change. - s of energy -What is energy conservation and how do we apply it -How energy is transformed -The relationship of energy to consumers People form governments to manage their societies. -Structure, function and purpose of government systems -Government s influence in schools, communities, state and nations -How government affects the common good and individuals -Structure, function, and roles of sys Interdependency maintains ecosystems. -Interdependency within ecosystems -How people benefit from an ecosystem -The ways people can protect ecosystems

3 Dates #5 February 26 - April 13 #3 November 13 - January 9 #4 January 10 - February 23 #6 April 16 - May 23 #1 August 10 - September 29 #2 October 2 - November 9 Ages rd We Are The World Won t You Be My Neighbor A Tale to Tell Purple Rhinos Help Every Other Creature Actions of citizens make a difference in communities. Knowing our place in the world helps us understand our neighbors. Folktales are a means of expressing the beliefs and values of a culture. Questions, investigations, and explorations help us to understand our world. "Show me the Money Using an organized system helps people make economic choices. You Are My Sunshine All living things depend on the sun. -Purpose and need for government --Local, state, national government -Civic Virtues (Cooperation, Civility,Volunteerism, and ) -How we represent place -Characteristics of regions in North America and the Caribbean -Relationship of our location to other parts of the world -Characteristics of folktales -Origins of folk tales -Themes of folktales -Methods of inquiry -The scientific method -Metric measurement -Economics (buyers, sellers, scarcity, trade) -Computation/Managing Money -Currency in North America/Caribbean - The sun and the stars -Characteristics of plants -Photosynthesis -Heat and light energy Dates #1 August 14-September 22 #5 February 20-March 30 #4 January 8-February 16 #3 November 6-December 21 #2 September 25-November 3 #6 April 9-May 23 Ages 7-8 Balancing the Scale True Identity What s Your Attitude? Cycle On Cultural Pride Measure Up 2 nd Developing patterns of choices supports a balanced life. Symbols are created and implemented as a method of communication Expressions of character are seen through interactions with others. Earth s natural cycles continually transform The contributions of many populations build the character of a country. Measurement informs decisions about the Earth s resources : -Taking care of our bodies, our minds and our feelings -Interconectedness of life-cycles of human, animals, and plants. - -Symbols as a communication tool of knowledge -The story that landmarks tell -Recognition of symbols that have emerged from past events, legends, and historical accounts from the United States and around the world. -Attitudes expressed through learning.. -Building relationships -Citizenship -The composition of the Earth s surface -Weather and its role on the Earth s surface -Communication information -First inhabitants of the United States -Impact of immigration The culture, geography, and contributions of various groups of people (including Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans and women) and our country -Personal choices due to limited resources -Rights, responsibilities and opportunities within communities -Measurement as tool to inform

4 Dates #2 September 18-October 23, #4 December 11-February 2, 2018 #1 August 10-September 22, #5 February 5-March 16, 2018 #3 November 6-December 21, #6 March 19-May 4, 2018 Ages 6-7 Days of Our Lives Tool Time Poetry In Motion Ch, Ch, Ch, A Working World Works One Life to Live 1 st People explore history in sequence to understand the systems in which we live. : People use tools for exploration and organization to discover the world around them. : Creativity through poetry brings about expression. is a process over time. Examining systems of work help us gain a deeper understanding of our world. Organisms survive through interdependence. -Examine history in sequence -The importance of traditions/systems -Comparing systems of the past and present - of tools - Ways tools are beneficial - How tool systems are interconnected -The use of repetition and rhyme in poetry -Combining poetry and art and how it increases the ability of how one expresses feelings. -The importance of word choice in poetic writing -States of change in matter -The processes of changes -Different observable processes -How individual work habits affect local and global communities -Different types of systems of work - of supply and demand Concept of adaptation Habitats Actions based on observation : : hange Dates #3 November 1- December 21 #1 August 10- September 15 #6 April 9- May 23 #2 September 18- October 31 #4 January 8- February 16 #5 February 19- March 30 Ages 5-6 Family of Friends Celebrations Expression Highway Motion Commotion We Can Work Together Sensory Science K Our choices make an impact on our relationships within our community. Celebrations connect people and cultures. People express themselves through playing with literature. Movement is caused by a force. Organization of knowledge allows people to produce new ideas to function within the community. Learning occurs through the use of our senses. -ing friendships -Resolving conflict -My relationship in my classroom community -The reasons why different cultures celebrate similar events in different ways -What and why we celebrate -Artifacts that represent celebrations -Why people tell stories -The ways people use rhyme in story -Different genres of literature -Simple Machines -Speed of movement -Ways things move -Mathematical relationships -Research to gain knowledge -Collaborative decision making -Developing questions -Observing plants and animals -Our responsibilities based on our observations : :

5 Dates #1 August 15 - September 22 #3 Nov. 3-May 23 #5 Feb. 19-Mar. 30 #4 January 8 - February 16 #6 April 2-May 24 #2 Sept. 25-Nov. 3