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 P5/6 Cycle 1 We look to heroes to show us who to be. change; causation; influence; heroism -the qualities of heroes -heroes from different times s -role models and their influence on us -aspects of the learner profile A inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, s and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global s Migration has a wide range of effects on those who migrate and the indigenous populations they encounter. ; causation migration; impact -impact of migration on land and -impact of migration on indigenous people -reasons for migration 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 People s beliefs influence their behaviour. ; diversity; perception -what we believe -how beliefs influence the way we behave -our rights and responsibilities as we interact with other people 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. Weather changes as a result of al factors and human influences. change; form weather; climate change -how changes in the atmosphere affect weather -how to measure weather -the between weather and human actions How we organise 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. Different communities and groups establish rules by which they operate. function; order; structure; governance; justice -the and function of rules -approaches to governing -the nature of justice An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. Finding peaceful solutions to conflict leads to a better quality of human life. causation; ; conflict; peace; diversity; -personal conflicts -current conflicts around the world -confliction resolution and management P5/6 Cycle 2 Personal well-being is dependent on a complex balance of interconnected factors. change; ; growth; relationships Lines of Inquiry Our personal histories affect our world view. ; causation; beliefs; values; history - where we live and have come from; People use many ways to influence others. form; function; ; persuasion; ethics -types of media Life on Earth is dependent on how the Solar System works. form; ; causation dependence -Earth s position in the Systems of exchange serve the needs of the community. ; function systems; exchange; value; community -factors that determine Our personal choices affect the. causation; ; choice; al impact -the causes of pollution
-the concept of wellbeing -factors that contribute to wellbeing (physical, mental, social, spiritual) -personal issues affecting our well-being -the history and geography of home and/or host country -personal relationships and their effect on our world view -the way different forms of advertising try to persuade their target audience -the ethics of persuasion solar system - how the Earth s movement in space effects life -why Earth has life and other planets do not a community s needs -how supply and demand are connected -different systems of exchange -what happens to waste -the impact of our choices regarding waste and our P3/4 Cycle 1 Children are a unique part of our society who have specific rights. form; ; rights; justice; voice -the rights of the child -roles and responsibilities of children -application of children s rights in different parts of the world Artefacts and other evidence help us understand history and how people lived in the past. form; causation; history; chronology; lifestyle -types of historical evidence -how historians work with artefacts -the information artefacts offer about the past The Arts are an avenue for creative expression. form; ; creativity; performance; society -the Arts -appreciation of creative expression -the role of the Arts in society There are a variety of energy sources which cause objects to change. function; change; energy; movement; transformation -forces and energy -what energy can do -how we use energy -the scientific process People around the world are involved in helping others in need. ; dependence; need; aid -identifying people in need -the motivation to help others -empowering people to help themselves -structure and function of humanitarian organizations Eco-systems rely on the interdependent balance of living things. Key Concepts: ; ; interdependence; balance; biodiversity -ecosystems -the classification of life forms in an ecosystem and the interdependence between them -how human interaction within the can affect the balance of systems P3/4 Cycle 2 Each of us is a unique combination of nature, the and our experiences. causation; identity; influence People explore their world: their methods and reasons are constantly changing. form; change; discovery; ; Everyone belongs to an ethnic group, each having its own forms of expression. ; Understanding the way materials behave and interact determines how people use them. function; change behaviour; prediction; The production of goods is a humanmade system which impacts our lives. ; causation; Our planet has limited which are unevenly distributed. form; causation; sustainability; equality
-Who I am -How nature shapes me -How my experiences shape me -how my shapes me P1/2 Cycle 1 Looking after our bodies allows us to be healthy in many ; balance; choice -elements of healthy living -indicators of good health -taking for health of our own bodies consequences -reasons for -methods of -what we learn through People travel for a variety of reasons. causation; change travel; geography; - the reasons people travel -the places to which people travel -personal journeys ethnicity; diversity -Ethnic groups -the elements of expression (music, art, dress, food, celebration etc) -the ways in which people express their unique cultural heritage Personal experiences, culture and surroundings influence how artists communicate their thoughts and feelings causation; form Self expression; influence; style interpretation -experiences that shape the work of an artist -exploring different techniques and styles of various artists -responding to art interaction -how properties determine the use of materials -behaviours and uses of materials -changing properties of materials -how materials are manipulated to suit a There are certain conditions that are necessary for plants to grow. function; causation growth; adaptation -parts of a plant -growth cycle -conditions and requirements for healthy growth systems; production -primary -how raw materials are changed into finished products -how the production of goods impacts our lives People live and work together in organized communities. function; community; organization -nature of communities -similarities and differences between communities -needs and wants -finite and infinite -distribution and availability of -the effects of not having access to -how human activity has affected the availability of Many species of animals are endangered and some are already extinct. ; change loss; consequence -basic needs of animals -factors leading to the endangerment of species -human to share with other living things. P1/2 Cycle 2 Families around the world have similarities and differences. People make their homes in different places and in different ways. Stories carry messages which can help us learn about life. Structures are built according to a process and a. In a workplace, people share towards a common. People interact with, use and value the natural in
EC Cycle 1 ; culture; family; similarities and differences -differences and similarities in families -personal family history -traditions and special events within families We use our senses to explore the world around us. function; communication; discovery; safety -the five senses -how we use our senses -how our senses work together -how our senses help us understand the world causation; function construction; s; -the human need for homes -our own homes (past, present, future) -s affecting the types of homes we live in form; ; interpretation; values -s of characters in stories -identifying themes and messages in stories and fables -authors and illustrators Expression through art takes many forms. form; ; expression; interpretation -expression through art -different art media -interpretation of art ; function structures; properties -different materials and their properties -the design cycle -structures and their All living things go through a process of change. change; cycles; transformation -life cycles -how living things change over their lifetime -developmental stages of various living things ; organization; teamwork; systems -importance of working as an effective team -individual roles and (home, school, sports etc) -how a system is organized Learning is an important part of our life. ; ; learning; interconnectedness -places where we learn -our school as a learning place -different ways of learning causation; change; interdependence; cause and effect -local natural -human use of local natural -actions that benefit or harm the local EC Cycle 2 We are alike and different in many ways. ; change Signs, symbols and sounds give us a sense of time and place. form; function; People tell stories in ; We share our planet with animals and interact with them in ;
similarities; difference - -personal preferences -individual progress and development signs; symbols; sounds; location -position and movement in time -signs, symbols and sounds in the -how signs, symbols and sounds help us expression; communication - different types of stories -creating stories - how we share stories relationships; balance; behaviour -the types of animals on our planet -ways in which people and animals interact -the of humans towards animals Additional Units (P4/5) Our bodies are complicated machines that require understanding and maintenance. causation; systems; health Lines of inquiry: - body systems -interdependence and independence between body systems -how to maintain body systems Past civilizations shape present day systems and technologies. causation; change; continuity; progress; technology -aspects of past civilizations that have survived -reasons these systems and technologies developed - implications for the future People s outward appearance can lead to perceptions and misconceptions. function; ; creativity; diversity; stereotypes -personal adornments, clothing and identity -reasons for what people wear -impact of first impressions -countering misconceptions Understanding the properties of air allows people to make practical applications. function; causation force; energy -the evidence of the existence of air -what air can do and how we use it -the relationship between air, light and sound Organizations provide services that help people plan their leisure time. function; leisure; organizations -Leisure services offered in communities -the role of people in various leisure services - how organizations help people plan and spend their leisure time Humans find, conserve, create, and consume different types of energy. form; change; discovery; energy -renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy -how different forms of energy are used and conserved -the impact of energy choices