INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SUVA PROGRAMME OF INQUIRY 2015 YEAR 5 T1: Week 1-6 T1: Week 7 T2: Week 3 T4: Week 3 Week 8 T3: Week 7 T4: Week 2 T3: Week 1 Week 6 T2: Week 4 Week 10 Transdisci nature of families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME 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 natural 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 communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and Personal well-being is dependent on a complex balance of interconnected factors Today s society incorporates many aspects of past civilizations for development. Rituals traditions and artefacts provide a window into the beliefs and values of cultures Human survival is connected to understanding the continuously changing nature of the Earth. EXHIBITION Distribution of wealth affects communities and individuals access to equal opportunities. s,,,,,,, FORM,, Transdisciplin ary WELL BEING CIVILISATION BELIEFS / ACCEPTANCE HUMAN SURVIVAL WEALTH, POWER, ACCESS The concept of wellbeing Factors that contribute to well being (physical, mental, social and spiritual) Adapting to changes we experience as we develop SOCIAL SKILLS Aspects of ancient civilizations that have survived How modern civilization reflect aspects of past civilization Reasons these systems and technologies developed Why modern societies continue to use adaptations of these technologies Implications for the future through Social Studies, refer to MPYPH p.106 What constitutes a culture Significance of rituals and traditions How artefacts symbolise beliefs and values. through Social Studies, refer to MPYPH p.106 Human response to earths changes Why the earth changes and how it impacts on survival How the earth has changes and is continuing to change through Social Studies, refer to MPYPH p.106 Relationship between wealth and power The impact of the distribution of wealth on communities and individuals Equitable access to resources and opportunities through Social Studies, refer to MPYPH p.106 MPYPH p.97 MPYPH p.97
YEAR 4 idea T1: Week 7 T2: Week 3 T3: Week 7 T4: Week 2 T3: Week 1 Week 6 T2: Week 4 Week 10 T4: Week 3 Week 8 T1: Week 1-6 Transdisci nature of families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME 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 HOW THE WORLD WORKS natural 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 communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and Body Systems are interrelated and work together for good health Human migration is a response to challenges, risks and opportunities Through the language arts people use different forms of expression to convey their uniqueness as human beings Energy may be converted from one form to another and stored and distributed in various ways Trade depends on the ability to produce goods and supply services that can be exchanged Over time living thing need to adapt in order to survive. s,, RESPONSIBILTY FORM, REFLECTIVE INTERRELATEDNESS BODY SYSTEMS MIGRATION, DEVELOPMENT, PROGRESS PERCEPTION, SELF-EXPRESSION ENERGY, CONSUMPTION PRODUCTION, TRUTH ADAPTATION EVOLUTION Types, roles and functions of major body systems interrelatedness of body systems illnesses associated with various body systems keeping healthy Reasons for migration How it impacts upon development in a society How it influences progress Implications for the future The diverse ways in which people express themselves how everyone can express their uniqueness through the language arts the role language arts in culture and society sustainable energy transformation of energy use and distribution of energy conservation of energy trading systems (currencies/bartering/ profit &loss) the evolution of money and its impact on society (changes it brought commercialisation) role of banks concept of adaption circumstances that lead to adaptation how living things adapt or respond to al conditions Transdiscipli nary THINKING/ SOCIAL / SELF MANAGEMENT SOCIAL/ / THINKING
YEAR 3 T4: Week 3 Week 8 T2: Week 4 Week 10 T3: Week 1 Week 6 T3: Week 7 T4: Week 2 T1: Week 7 T2: Week 3 T1: Week 1-6 Transdisci nature of families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human WHERE WE ARE IN TIME AND PLACE 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 HOW THE WORLD WORKS natural 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 communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and s Understanding different ways of learning enables people to respond to their own learning needs as well as those of others,, Exploration leads to discovery and develops new understandings., People convey their uniqueness as human beings using Visual arts as a medium of self expression and creativity..,, Understanding the properties of materials allow people to make practical applications Communities provide interconnected services designed to meet people s needs. Finding peaceful solutions to conflict leads to a better quality of human life.,, DIVERSITY MOTIVATION Learning communities. How people construct knowledge. Different learning styles How learning styles impact the way people engage in learning communities. CONSEQUENCES, EXPLORATION GEOGRAPHY, DISCOVERIES Reasons for exploration (historical and personal) Feelings and attitudes associated with exploration What we learn through exploration Methods of navigation PERCEPTION, SELF EXPRESSION FORCE & ENERGY TOURISM the diverse ways in which people express themselves how everyone can express their uniqueness through the visual arts the role of visual arts in culture and society Properties of materials Principles of force How force is used make work easier Interconnected services Reasons why hotel/resorts services are located in certain communities The impact of tourism on communities and the, CONFLICT, DIVERSITY, JUSTICE Cause of conflict (local and global) Human rights and equity Conflict resolution and management living and working together peacefully Transdiscipli nary through Science / THINKING SOCIAL through Social Studies and Science. / SELF MANAGEMENT through Social Studies SOCIAL/ through Science / THINKING
YEAR 2 T1: Week 1-6 T2: Week 4 Week 10 T4: Week 3 Week 8 T1: Week 7 T2: Week 3 T3: Week 7 T4: Week 2 T3: Week 1 Week 6 Transdiscipl inary 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 Relationships are enhanced by learning about each other. WHERE WE ARE IN TIME AND PLACE histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and Inventions create change that is reflected in our daily lives. 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 Stories inform, provoke and give us pleasure HOW THE WORLD WORKS natural 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 We are part of an interconnected Space system which we continue to explore. interconnectedness of human-made communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the Advertising has the power to influence people s choices and opinions. 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. Living things depend on relationships within ecosystems to survive s FORM, RELATIONSHIPS (FRIENDSHIPS) How we develop relationships How relationships affect us Roles and behaviours within relationships, INVENTIONS OUTERSPACE PERSUASION ECOSYSTEMS People and their inventions The impact of inventions on society through Social Studies, How to construct an effective story What stories can convey How stories are created and shared Feelings and emotions that stories evoke The composition of the solar system How one component affects another Space exploration MPYPH p.97 Why people advertise Different ways to advertise How advertising affects people s choice s and opinions Needs and wants Define habitat Define food chain Living things that share the resources in an ecosystem e.g. desert, mangrove, grassland How natural disasters and man, impact on the sustainability of an ecosystem
Year 1 T3: Week 7 T4: Week 2 T1: Week 7 T2: Week 3 T4: Week 3 Week 8 T3: Week 1 Week 6 T1: Week 1-6 T2: Week 4 Week 10 Transdisciplin ary nature of the self; beliefs and values; families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human WHERE WE ARE IN TIME AND PLACE 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 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 communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; HOW WE SHARE THE PLANET 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 Children s rights need to be protected for them to be healthy and safe. Communities are enriched by their members and the different they bring. People use the arts to express their culture. The design of buildings is dependent on the, available materials and culture. Systems need to be in place to maintain organisations in community. People can establish practices in order to sustain and maintain the earth s resources s s ROLES RIGHTS WELL BEING The challenges and risks children face What children s rights are Ways in which individuals, organizations and nations work to protect children from risk Consequences when rights are not protected Transdici skills Social studies skills CONTINUITY DIVERSITY What a community is People within a community The personal stories of community members MUSIC Social skills Social Studies skills FORM COMUNICATION INTERPRETATION DIVERSITY genres of music, dance and drama music/dance/drama provide a link between cultures music/dance/drama help us learn more about a different culture music/dance/drama to celebrate diversity Communication skills Social skills FORM STRUCTURES SUSTAINABILITY TRANSFORMATION Considerations to take into account when building a structure How building impacts on the Indigenous architecture Research Science skills INTERDEPENDENCE ORGANIZATION SYSTEMS The concept of organization. Different systems of organization that we use personally. Different systems of organization in our community. Collection, storage and use of information for organization. FIJIAN STUDIES Self Management Social studies skills LIFESTYLE RESOURCES Limited nature of Earth s resources Personal choices that help sustain the Reusing and recycling different materials Reducing waste Thinking Science
RECEPTION Transdisci T1: Week 7 T2: Week 3 T3: Week 1 Week 6 T3: Week 7 T4: Week 2 T4: Week 3 Week 8 T1: Week 1-6 T2: Week 4 Week 10 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 TIME AND PLACE histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and individuals and civilizations, from local and global 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 natural 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 interconnectedness of human-made communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making economic activities and their impact on humankind and the HOW WE SHARE THE PLANET 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 Making balanced choices about daily routines enables us to have a healthy lifestyle. Comparing personal histories helps us to understand who we are Imaginations helps us to express ourselves Light affects living things and the People work together to live together. People interact with, use and value the natural in different ways. s,, BALANCE, WELL BEING Daily habits and routines (hygiene, sleep, play, eating) Balanced choices Consequences of choices HERITAGE History & Chronology Our physical and geographical history Our family history Changes through generations relating to childhood/ toys/homes/school life SOCIAL IMAGINATION How authors use imagination Responding to imagination Using our imagination what inspires our imagination ENERGY/LIGHT Systems & Impact The composition of the physical nature of light Sources of light Causes of night and day Effect of light on plants and animals COOPERATION Communication How people work together How people live together Responsibilities for working and living together SOCIAL CONSERVATION INTERDEPENDENCE ORDER Local natural Human use of the local Actions that benefit or harm the local THINKING
Transdisci EARLY CHILDHOOD 2 TERM 1 TERM 3 TERM 2 TERM 4 nature of families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human WHERE WE ARE IN TIME AND PLACE 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 natural 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 communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and Humans use their senses to explore their surroundings to survive. We express our thoughts and ideas in many different ways. All living things go through a process of change. People and living things share resources to survive s LIVING THINGS STORY TELLING FORM, STRUCTURE, GROWTH AND RELATIONSHIP INTERDEPENDENCE/ ECOSYSTEMS (THE SEA) How we use our senses how our senses connect with each other how our senses keep us safe SOCIAL SKILLS Different ways stories are told Favourite songs and stories Different versions of favourite stories Needs of plants Lifecycle of plants The benefit of plants to other living things Creatures that live in the sea and how they live The sea as a resource Taking care of the sea THINKING/
Transdisci s EARLY CHILDHOOD 1 TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 4 TERM 3 nature of families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human As humans grow changes occur FORM GROWTH Names of some of my external body parts. Functions of some of my external body parts (internal basic, heart) Ways we can measure and monitor our growth and changes. WHERE WE ARE IN TIME AND PLACE 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 We use play to express our feelings and ideas in order to come to new understandings. natural 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 Patterns are all around us. communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making HOW WE SHARE THE PLANET living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and Living creatures deserve care and respect PLAY PATTERNS CONSERVATION Communicating through play Imaginative use of everyday materials Games and toys What a pattern is. Identifying and describing patterns. Exploring patterns. MPYPH p.85 Living things we can find in our garden and How we respect living creatures and their needs Protecting living creatures by looking after the MPYPH p.97