An inquiry into the nature of 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. An inquiry into orientation in ; 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. 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. 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 principals; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. 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. 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. K Communities are organized around common interest.,, Similarities & differences Types of communities Standards and expectations People use time to organize themselves., Change, of measuring time Choices based on time Patterns of time People use story and rhyme to express feelings and ideas. Change,, Passing on ideas and values Sounds and rhythms of language Power of stories and poems The world is made up of living and non-living things that interact with each other. Form,, Living and non-living things Similarities and differences of living and non-living things Interactions between living and non-living things Needs and wants determine markets and services. Form,, Needs Wants Influences that affect needs and wants People have a variety of relationships and codes of behaviors. Form,, Similarities and differences of people Codes of behavior Choices have consequences
1 2 Choices people make effect their health.,, Factors of choices Consequences of choices Choices Understanding of the earth helps us become human.,, Gravity Weather Moon Maps describe places, give us information, and help us locate.,, Uses of maps Map design Purpose of maps Where we came from helps us know who we are.,, Personal histories Cultural roots Location Cultures express their ideas, feelings, and beliefs., Form, Change Cultural ideas Cultural feelings Cultural beliefs s are communicated through ideas and use of language. Form,, Versions of similar stories Artful language Identifying perspective Humans use scientific investigation to learn about the world around them. Change,, Setting up experiments Recording observations Analyzing data Earth s forces impact terrain. Change,, Rocks Earth s forces Impact of change Communities have different social and economic needs.,, Social needs Economic needs Goods and services Entrepreneurships have burdens and benefits for and responsibilities to the communities it impacts., Change, Form Producers and consumers Goods and services Civic responsibility Communities face challenges in working together for the common good. Form,, Common good Working together Conflict resolution Choices humans make effect living things.,, Characteristics of rocks Living and non living Human choices
3 4 Humans develop and maintain relationships using interpersonal skills.,, Change Roles in relationships Ourselves and others Social skills Cultures and traditions create diversity in communities.,, Community history Immigration Members of communities have varying needs and responsibilities.,, Form Community support Civic responsibility Benefits and burdens of responsibilities. History of a community is shaped by ideas, challenges, and events. Change,, Primary and secondary sources Migration Groups express their cultures and traditions in different ways. Change,, Indigenous cultures Cultural artifacts People use poetry to express themselves.,, Text types Poetry Humans use their understanding of scientific principles to invent., Form, Gravity Simple machines Forces of motion Earth s forces and their cycles impact the history of the., Form, Rock cycle Weathering & Erosion Geology Humans have a need to organize their time, space, and goods.,, Time Space Economy Governments exist to sustain themselves and the needs of the people.,, Structures of governments Rights of groups of government Climate impacts quality of life.,, Change Climate zones Physical effects of climate Effects of climate on planning and development Humans impact ecosystems., Change, Ecosystems Adaptations Factors of ecological decisions
5 New groups set up systems to ensure viability and success for its citizens. Form,, Change Compacts and agreements Economic relationships Impacts of growth Change Knowledge creates opportunity for exploration. Change,, Impact of change on humans Technology impacts exploration Benefits and burdens of exploration Artists use scientific ideas in their choice of mediums.,, Science of art Physical & Chemical change Impacts of science on art Electricity and magnets impact humans. Form,, Electricity Magnetism Benefits and burdens of electricity and magnetism Impact of government A country s form of government provides an infrastructure for its citizens.,, Roles of citizens Laws evolve over time Characteristics of governance Conflict resolution requires individual and group responsibility.,, Cause & effect of war Individual responsibility in war Group responsibility in war Causes of change
Hawthorn Academy POI 2013-2014