POI ISB 2014-15 - Grade 1
G1 Theme
TITLE
CENTRAL IDEA
DATES
DESCRIPTOR
4. WHERE WE ARE IN
PLACE & TIME
6. HOW WE EXPRESS
OURSELVES
2. HOW THE WORLD WORKS
3. HOW WE ORGANISE
OURSELVES
5. SHARING THE PLANET
Our connections - LP
Then and Now Knowledge
Stories - Attitudes
Materials - Action
Amenities - Concepts
Mini-beasts - Skills
We connect with each other
through what is important to us
The way we meet our needs
changes with time
When stories are created they
carry forward ideas and feelings
We design and create using
different materials for different
purposes
Our communities are made up of
interconnecting systems
Mini-beasts help keep our
environment in balance
1. WHO WE ARE
August 30-October 1
Feb 24 - March 31
May 7th - June 6th 2012
October 2-Dec 14
Jan 8-Feb 14
April 1st - 30th
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
place and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries, explorations
and migrations of humankind;
the relationship 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 for 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 principles; the impact
of scientific and technological
advances on society and the
environment.
An inquiry into the
interconnectedness of humanmade 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 the rights and
responsibilities in the struggle
to share finite resources with
other people and with other
living things; communities and
the relationship within and
between them; access to equal
opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
Social Studies; continuity &
change through time
(discoveries & explorations),
resources & the environment
Science and technology in
Society
PSE - active living (what's
new?)
PE: Adv. Ch & games
Arts: change & fusion
Maths: number systems and
tools & measuring time
(timelines)
•
People’s needs
•
How meeting those
needs has changed over time
•
The characteristics of
those changes
Social Studies: Social
Organization and Culture,
Continuity and change
Languages: L, S, R, W, V & P
Arts: ways to tell a story
Science - earth & space stories
PSE: identity
Maths: story maths (Number
and other operations)
Science: materials and matter
(cooking)
Social studies; resources & the
environment
PSE: Active living
PE: Adv Ch
Arts: making marks/sounds &
working with different materials
Maths: P, F, Sh & M
Social Studies:Human
Systems & economics,
Continuity & change through
time
PSE: interactions in
communities
PE: games/individual pursuits
(availability & choice)
Arts: availability and choice
Maths: SH & Sp/Number
systems
Science: Living things
Social studies: Human &
Natural environments
PSE interactions
Art: colour
Maths: Sh & S, M & DH
•
How stories are created
•
Different ways to share a
story
•
Why we might want to
carry forward ideas & feelings
•
Properties of materials
•
Uses of materials
•
Manipulation of materials
for a specific purposes
•
Reasons people live in
the local community
•
Services & systems
needed to support a
community
•
Planning services for a
community
Mini-beast characteristics and
behaviours
Mini-beasts in different
environments
Key Concepts: Change &
Causation
Related Concepts: Chronology
& innovation
LP: Knowledgeable
A: Curiosity
Key Concepts: Causation &
perspective
Related Concepts: Expression
and choice
LP: Communicators and Risk
Takers
A: creativity
Social & communication Skills
Key concepts: Form &
Causation
Related concepts: Properties
and reuse/recycling
LP: Inquirers & Thinkers
A: Creativity & enthusiasm
Key Concepts: connection &
Function
Related Concepts: amenities &
network
LP:Balanced
A: Tolerance
Key Concepts: Responsibility &
reflection
Related concepts: balance and
pollination
LP: Principled & Caring
A: Integrity
Thinking: analysis
Research: form Q’s, observe,
plan, collect and record
experimental data
research & self-management
visiting story tellers &
puppeteers
Working directly with materials
Communication skills;
listening, speaking, reading,
writing, viewing and presenting
Social skills; respecting others,
cooperating, group decision
making
Visits to different
neighbourhoods to audit
services & amenities
SUBJECT FOCUS PSPE - Identity; languages
PE: Games
Arts: music & art preferences
Soc Stu: Soc org & culture
Lang - Sp, Rd & Presenting
Maths: DH
AN INQUIRY
INTO:
•Finding out about others
•Being aware of what is
important to us (values)
•Finding commonalities
Key Concepts: Connection &
Perspective
Related Concept: Identity &
diversity
P-open-minded
PROFILE/ATTITUDES
A-appreciation
KEY CONCEPTS
TRANSDISCIPLINARY
SKILLS
PRIMARY
RESOURCES
Communication: speaking
clearly, oral reporting, stating
opinions and presenting
Self-management: organizing,
planning and carrying out a
presentation
National Museum of Serbia
Research & Thinking skills
visit to Ethnographic museum
school gardens & local parks