ACS Egham International School Lower School Programme of Inquiry Scramblers to Grade 5 / Nursery to Year 6
Scramblers of the self; beliefs and values; social and spiritual health; and cultures; rights and Learning about self and others can help create a harmonious community. ways in which we discover and express beliefs and values; the ways in and enjoy our creativity; our Expressions of feelings and emotions can be shown in different ways. natural world and its laws; the interaction (physical and biological) and scientific principles; the impact advances on society and on Understanding the properties of materials determine how they are used. responsibilities in the struggle other people and with other the relationships within and between them; access to equal Living things have certain requirements in order to grow and stay healthy. Key concepts: Function, Form Related concepts: Structure, Role, Systems My role at school My family Establishing an awareness of family and friends Learner Profile: Principled, Caring Key concepts: Reflection, Causation, Connection Related concepts: Consequences, Behaviour, Relationships Different feelings and emotions How feelings and emotions are expressed How stories help us understand and reflect on feelings and emotions How feelings are important when we play Key concepts: Form, Function, Perspective. Related concepts: Properties, Behaviour, Forces An exploration of variety of materials Identifying the properties of materials Uses of materials Learner Profile: Inquirer, Knowledgeable Attitudes: Creativity, Curiosity, Independence Key concepts: Responsibility, Change Related concepts: Growth, Classification, Action Characteristics of living and non-living things Our needs and the needs of other living things Our responsibility for the well-being of other living things Thinker, Risk-taker Attitudes: Respect, Tolerance, Cooperation PSPE, Music, PE Learner Profile: Communicator, Reflective, Open Minded Attitudes: Confidence, Empathy, Enthusiasm Language, Music Attitudes: Appreciation, Commitment, Integrity Library, Music Subject Focus: PSPE, Language, Library, IT, Music, PE Please note: The order of the units can be subject to change from year to year, in any grade, as required.
Pre-K of the self; beliefs and values; social and spiritual health; and cultures; rights and Developing friendships and caring for others can make life more enjoyable. ways in which we discover and express beliefs and values; the ways in and enjoy our creativity; our Learning about and enjoying stories can inspire people to create. natural world and its laws; the interaction (physical and biological) and scientific principles; the impact advances on society and on Our activity is usually connected to the Earth s natural cycles. responsibilities in the struggle other people and with other the relationships within and between them; access to equal Plants are a life-sustaining resource for people and for other living things. Key concepts: Causation, Function, Responsibility Key concepts: Change, Perspective, Reflection Key concepts: Change, Function, Connection Key concepts: Form, Change, Responsibility Related concepts: Conflict, Cooperation, Interdependence Meeting and playing with others Building cooperative relationships Developing friendships Learner Profile: Principled, Caring, Communicator Attitudes: Tolerance, Integrity, Empathy Subject Focus: PSPE, Social Studies, Language, Music, PE Related concept: Communication How stories are shared Creating stories Learning from what we read/heard How stories make us feel Learner Profile: Open Minded, Communicator, Risk-taker Attitudes: Creativity, Confidence, Cooperation Subject Focus: PSPE, Language, Art, Music, Library, PE, IT Related concepts: Cycles, Interaction Night and day cycles Seasonal changes Health and safety as related to climate and seasonal changes Learner Profile: Inquirer, Balanced, Reflective Attitudes: Curiosity, Enthusiasm, Independence Mathematics, Library, Music, Art Year Long (Introduced as unit 2) Related concepts: Interdependence, Systems How plants provide for other living things The structure of a plant Caring for plant life Learner Profile: Caring, Knowledgeable, Thinker Attitudes: Respect, Appreciation, Commitment Social Studies, PE, Music, Art
Kindergarten ways in natural world Communities function more effectively when rules and routines are created by and shared with all members. Responsibility, Reflection Related Concepts: Community, Systems Various communities we belong to Purpose of rules and routines Reaching agreement Learner Profile: Thinker, Principled Attitudes: Tolerance, Integrity, Respect PSPE, Language, Mathematics, Drama/Music People can establish practices in order to sustain and maintain the Earth s resources. Key Concepts: Change, Responsibility, Reflection Related Concepts: Lifestyle, Resources Limited nature of the Earth s resources Personal choices that can help sustain the environment How reducing, reusing and recycling different materials can reduce waste Learner Profile: Caring, Thinker Attitudes: Appreciation, Integrity, Cooperation Language, PSPE, Mathematics, IT, Library, Drama/Music, Art People learn in many different ways and can become reflective about learning. Key Concepts: Change, Connection, Reflection Related Concepts: Growth, Adaptation Strategies for learning Different ways we take in information about the world How reflection can help us to learn Knowledgeable, Reflective Attitudes: Curiosity, Independence, Commitment Language, Mathematics, PSPE, Drama\Music, IT, PE People use imagination to think, create, and express themselves. Perspective, Reflection Related Concepts: Empathy, Invention, Transformation How we show our imagination How our imagination helps us to understand how others feel How imagination helps us to solve problems Learner Profile: Principled, Risktaker, Communicator Attitudes: Appreciation, Creativity, Confidence Subject Focus: Language, PSPE, Art, Library, Drama/Music, IT Water is essential for life and knowing about it helps us to understand its importance. Key Concepts: Form, Change, Responsibility Related Concepts: Properties, Cycles, Forces and Energy The importance of water in daily living How water changes The uses of water Learner Profile: Inquirer Attitudes: Curiosity, Cooperation Mathematics, Language, Library, IT, Drama/Music, Art Transitions create change and offer opportunities. Change, Function Related Concepts: Adaptation, Impact Transitions we have experienced Strategies that help us manage change The challenges and opportunities we may have ahead Learner Profile: Reflective, Open Minded, Knowledgeable Attitudes: Curiosity, Enthusiasm, Empathy Language, PSPE, Drama/Music
Grade 1 How ways in natural world Making balanced choices helps to develop a healthy lifestyle. Key Concepts: Form, Function, Causation Related Concepts: Balance, Wellbeing Daily habits and routines Making balanced choices The causes and effects of our choices Principled Attitudes: Integrity, Independence Mathematics, PSPE, Music, PE, IT, Drama Appreciation of cultural celebrations can help people relate to the global community. Key Concepts: Form, Function, Perspective Related Concepts: Beliefs, Values, Culture What celebrations are How and why people celebrate Similarities and differences between various celebrations Learner Profile: Open-Minded Attitudes: Empathy, Tolerance Subject Focus: Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, Music, Art, Drama, PSPE, Modern Language People play different roles in the communities to which they belong. Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Responsibility Related Concepts: Needs and wants, Geography, Work, Needs of people in a community Jobs and responsibilities of people within a community How people within a community are connected Learner Profile: Risk-Taker, Thinker Attitudes: Confidence, Respect Mathematics, Drama, Modern Language The weather is central to human activity and impacts many aspects of life. Key Concepts: Form, Change, Causation Related Concepts: Measurement, Climate, Evidence, Cause and Effect Weather conditions How we collect information about weather How living things adapt to climatic conditions Learner Profile: Communicator, Inquirer Attitudes: Curiosity, Enthusiasm IT, Library, Mathematics, Language, Music, Art, PE, Drama, Modern Language Exploring the past allows people to reflect and understand how society has changed. Key Concepts: Reflection, Change, Connection Related Concepts: Chronology, Family, History Reflecting on people s experience of the past. How childhood has changed over time How technology has changed our lives Learner Profile: Reflective Attitudes: Appreciation, Creativity Language, Library, IT, Drama, Music The health and growth of living things is impacted by human activity. Key Concepts: Change, Connection, Reflection Related Concepts: Life Cycles, Transformation, Environment The care of living things How living things change over their life time Factors that can influence living things Learner Profile: Caring, Knowledgeable Attitudes: Cooperation, Commitment Subject Focus: Language, Mathematics, Science, Art, Drama, Music
Grade 2 natural world ways in Learning about communication and other people s perspectives can enhance relationships. Key Concepts: Perspective, Reflection Related Concepts: Communication, Diversity, Emotion Social interactions Acknowledging others perspectives Managing and resolving conflict Learner Profile: Communicator, Open-Minded, Caring Attitudes: Empathy, Tolerance, Appreciation, Respect Subject Focus: PSPE, Social Studies, Language, Drama, IT, PE, Modern Language Innovations are designed to achieve work more efficiently and effectively. Key Concepts: Form, Function, Reflection Related Concepts: Mechanics, Energy, Forces The relationship between work and energy Simple devices The impact of innovations Learner Profile: Risk-Taker, Thinker, Reflective Attitudes: Creativity, Curiosity, Commitment Language, Mathematics, Art, IT, Drama, Music, Library, Modern Language Central idea Exploration leads to discovery and develops new understandings. Key Concepts: Change, Perspective, Reflection Related Concepts: Consequences, Discovery, Geographical Representation Reasons for exploration (historical and personal) Feelings and attitudes associated with exploration What we learn through exploration Methods of navigation Learner Profile: Risk-Taker, Open-Minded Attitudes: Curiosity, Independence Language, Mathematics, PE, IT, Drama People use symbols to be expressive and to communicate. Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Causation Related Concepts: Culture, Media, Pattern Symbolism Why people use symbols How specific groups use symbols Learner Profile: Communicator, Knowledgeable Attitudes: Creativity, Appreciation, Confidence Subject Focus: PSPE, Social Studies, Language, Art, PE, Drama, Music, Modern Language, Library Over time, living things need to adapt in order to survive. Key Concepts: Change, Connection, Responsibility Related Concepts: Adaptation, Evolution, Habitat The relationship between the characteristics of living things and their habitats How and why living things adapt Human responsibility towards the survival of living things Learner Profile: Principled, Inquirer Attitudes: Enthusiasm, Integrity, Cooperation Social Studies, Language, Mathematics, IT, Modern Language, Drama, Music, Art Communities provide interconnected services designed to meet people s needs. Key Concepts: Connection, Function, Responsibility Related Concepts: Resources, Cooperation, Infrastructure Services needed to support a community Planning services for a community How organisations and systems connect Knowledgeable Attitudes: Creativity, Cooperation Subject Focus: PSPE, Social Studies, Language, Mathematics, IT, Drama, Music
Grade 3 natural world ways in Human survival is connected to understanding the continual changing nature of the Earth. The body is made of interdependent systems that work together to keep us alive. Finding peaceful solutions to conflict leads to a better quality of human life. Human migration is a response to challenges, risks and opportunities. Ideas and values expressed in media can influence the audience. Classifying and organizing materials by properties facilitate their use. Change, Connection Key Concepts: Function, Connection, Causation Perspective, Responsibility Change Perspective Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Perspective Key Concepts: Form, Function, Change Related Concepts: Erosion, Geology, Tectonic Plates, Movement How the different components of the Earth are interrelated How the Earth has changed and continues to change Why the Earth changes Human response to the Earth s changes Learner Profile: Knowledgeable, Reflective, Caring Attitudes: Cooperation, Empathy Mathematics, Language, Drama, Music, Library Related Concepts: Systems, Biology The functions of the parts of the body How body parts work together in systems The impact of our choices on our bodies and body systems Inquirer Attitudes: Confidence, Respect Library, PSPE, PE, Art, Drama, Modern Language Related Concepts: Conflict, Diversity, Justice Causes of conflict Conflict resolution and management Living and working together peacefully Learner Profile: Open Minded, Principled, Risk Taker Attitudes: Confidence, Cooperation, Integrity, Tolerance Subject Focus: PSPE, Social Studies, Language, Music, Art, Drama, PE Related Concepts: Consequences, Geography, Migration The reasons why people migrate Migration throughout history Effects of migration on communities, cultures and individuals Communicator Attitudes: Commitment, Confidence, Independence Subject Focus: Mathematics, Language, Social Studies, Drama, Modern Language, IT Related Concepts: Communication, Perception Types of media The use of persuasive devices in media Inferred meanings Learner Profile: Caring, Open- Minded, Inquirer, Principled Attitudes: Appreciation, Curiosity, Respect Subject Focus: Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, PSPE, Music, IT, Drama, Art, PE, Library, Modern Language Related Concepts: Classification, Utilization Ways to organise information Properties of materials Organising research/ explorations How materials are used Learner Profile: Communicator, Thinker Attitudes: Creativity, Enthusiasm Social Studies, Language, Mathematics, IT, Music, Drama
Grade 4 natural world ways in Past civilizations shape present day systems and technologies. Change, Form Related Concepts: Continuity, Progress, Technology Why aspects of past civilizations that have survived Reasons these systems and technologies developed Implications for the future Learner Profile: Inquirer, Thinker Attitudes: Curiosity, Enthusiasm, Independence Mathematics, Language, Library, IT, Art, Music, Drama Knowledge and understanding of the Solar System can inspire human curiosity. Key Concepts: Form, Causation, Connection Related Concepts: Gravity, Movement, Relationship The study of the solar system The impact of the Earth s position in the solar system The characteristics of planets, their satellites and the universe and beyond Learner Profile: Risk-Taker, Thinker, Knowledgeable Attitudes: Confidence, Cooperation, Curiosity Mathematics, Library, Drama Values and beliefs shape how people view the world and each other. Key Concepts: Perspective, Reflection, Function Related Concepts: Diversity, Identity How beliefs are developed Similarities and differences within and between belief systems How values and beliefs influence us Learner Profile: Inquirer, Reflective, Open-Minded Attitudes: Curiosity, Empathy, Tolerance Language, Mathematics, PSPE, Art, Drama People use different forms of expression to convey their ideas and feelings. Key Concepts: Function, Perspective, Reflection Related Concepts: Perception, Self expression Diverse ways in which people express themselves Appreciation of the Arts The role of the Arts in culture and society Learner Profile: Communicator, Reflective Attitudes: Appreciation, Creativity, Respect Subject Focus: Modern Language, Drama, IT Language, Social Studies, Art, Music, Library Governmental systems influence the lives of citizens. Key Concepts: Function, Responsibility, Perspective Related Concepts: Equality, Governance, Citizenship, Law How governmental systems function Impact of government on citizens Rights and responsibilities of citizenship How governments promote or deny human rights Learner Profile: Caring, Open- Minded, Principled Attitudes: Tolerance, Integrity, Commitment Subject Focus: Language, Social Studies, Drama, IT Biodiversity relies on maintaining the interdependent balance of organisms within a biome. Key Concepts: Connection, Responsibility, Function Related Concepts: Balance, adaptation, classification Biodiversity within biomes Ways in which organisms are interconnected in nature How human interaction can affect the balance of a system. Learner Profile: Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Balanced Attitudes: Empathy, Cooperation Science, Language, PE, IT, Drama, Modern Language
Grade 5 ways in natural world The production and distribution of energy affects conservation efforts. Key Concepts: Change, Form, Function Related Concepts: Conservation, Transformation, Advancement, Responsibility Forms of Energy Transformation of energy Consequences of energy production and use Learner Profile: Communicators, Inquirer, Knowledgeable Attitudes: Commitment, Cooperation, Curiosity Mathematics, Language, IT, PE, Drama Actions and ideas from the past can impact society and the future. Key Concepts: Responsibility, Connection, Perspective Related Concepts: Conflict/ Peace, Power/Authority Major historical events Change in society People who have influenced change Learner Profile: Thinker, Risk- Taker Attitudes: Integrity, Commitment Language, Art, Drama, IT, Music, Library Appearance can lead to misconceptions about identity. Perspective, Responsibility Related Concepts: Creativity, Diversity, Prejudice Purpose of adornments and clothing Impact of first impressions The influence of indigenous cultures Countering misconceptions Learner Profile: Caring, Open- Minded, Communicator Attitudes: Appreciation, Tolerance, Respect Subject Focus: PSPE, Social Studies, Language, Art, Modern Language, Library, PE, Drama Economic activity relies on systems of production, exchange and consumption of goods and services. Key Concepts: Function, Connection, Change Related Concepts: Interdependence, Supply and demand, Ethics The role of supply and demand The distribution of goods and services Our responsibility as consumers Communicator, Principled Attitudes: Integrity, Creativity, Independence Mathematics, Language, IT, Modern Language, Music, Drama The design of buildings and structures is dependent upon the environment and available materials. Key Concepts: Connection, Responsibility, Function Related Concepts: Structure, Sustainability Considerations to take into account when building a structure How building impacts on the environment Landmark architecture Learner Profile: Communicators, Inquirer, Knowledgeable Attitudes: Creativity, Appreciation, Respect Mathematics, Language, IT, PE, Drama Humans change as they transition into adulthood. Change, Responsibility Related Concepts: Growth, Physiology Human physical, social and emotional changes of puberty How the choices we make affect others and ourselves Open- Minded, Principled Attitudes: Confidence, Independence Subject Focus: PSPE, PE, Science, Drama
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