Who we are
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Where we are in place and
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How we organize
ourselves
How we express
ourselves
How the world works
Sharing the planet
An inquiry into the nature An inquiry into orientation in
An inquiry into the
of the self; beliefs and
place and time; personal
interconnectedness of human
values; personal, physical, histories; homes and journeys; made systems and
mental, social and spiritual the discoveries, explorations and communities; the structure
health; human relationships migrations of humankind; the
and function of organizations;
including families, friends, relationships between and the
societal decision-making;
communities, and cultures; interconnectedness of individuals economic activities and their
rights and responsibilities; and civilizations, from local and impact on humankind and the
what it means to be human. global perspectives.
environment.
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
An inquiry into rights
and responsibilities in
world and its law; the
interaction between the natural the struggle to share finite
world (physical and biological) resources with other living
things; communities and all
and human societies; how
humans use their understanding the relationships within and
of scientific principles; the
between them; access to
impact of scientific and
equal opportunities; peace
technological advances on
and conflict resolution.
society and on the environment
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Central idea
We learn about ourselves
through play.
Central idea
Central idea
Central idea
Exploring personal histories helps Communities develop services People tell stories in a variety
us develop an understanding of to meet our needs.
of ways for many reasons.
the past.
Key concepts: Form,
Key concepts: Form, Change,
Causation and Connection Causation
Lines of inquiry
What is play? (Form)
Why people choose
different ways to play
(Causation)
How we are different and
how we are similar.
(Connection)
Lines of inquiry
Our personal history (form)
How life has changed (change)
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Central idea
Central idea
Understanding force and motion Our choices impact our lives
helps us to make sense of our and our environment
world.
Key concepts: Form, Function,
Key concepts: Function
Connection
Perspective, form
Key concepts: Form, Causation, Key concepts: Reflection,
Connection
Causation, Responsibility
Lines of inquiry
Reasons people live in
communities (form)
Lines of inquiry
What force is (Form)
Services that support a
The importance of preserving our community (function)
past (causation)
The interdependence of
services within a community
(Connection)
Lines of inquiry
Different writing genres
(poetry, drama, music
composition) (form)
How forces make things move
(function)
Lines of inquiry
Our impact on the
environment (causation)
Our responsibility to protect
the environment
Use of force and motion in daily (responsibility)
life (Connection)
An Inquiry in how people tell
How the choices we make
stories differently. perspective)
affect the environment.
(reflection)
How storytellers create their
work (function)