PS-KA Cycle 1 POI
TT
PSKA
3-5
years
old
CI:
Osaka YMCA International School 11-12
Who we are
Where we are in place & time
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.
(Must be taught in ECE.)
An inquiry into orientation in
place and time; 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.
We experience the world
through our senses.
People change throughout their
lives.
How we express
ourselves
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How the world works
How we organize ourselves
Sharing the planet
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.
(Must be taught in ECE.)
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
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 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.
Stories inform and provoke
us, and give us pleasure.
Understanding the way
materials behave and interact
determines how people use
them.
Transportation systems are
directly related to the needs of
a community.
KCs:
form, reflection, causation
change, responsibility
connection, perspective
form, function
function, connection
RCs:
classification, biology
growth, belonging
communication
prediction, behaviour
systems
● What senses are (Form)
● How we learn and
LOI
and
KCs
When
SF
LP
● How I have changed (Change)
● How growing-up brings
communicate through our
responsibility (Responsibility)
senses (Reflection)
● How I will change (Change)
● How do we compensate
for a weakened or loss of
sense. (Causation)
2
Sci: Living Things
PSPE: Active living
Math: Measurement
principled, inquirers
3
Sci: Living Things
SS: Continuity and change
through time
PSPE: Interaction
balanced, open-minded,
● What stories convey
● Behaviour and uses of
● Uses and purposes of
(Perspective)
● How stories are created
and shared (Connection)
● Feeling and emotions
that stories evoke
(Perspective)
materials (form)
● Changing properties of
materials (Function)
● Manipulation of materials
for specific (function)
transportation
systems(Function)
● Factors that affect the kinds
of systems that can be
developed (Function)
● Relationship between
transportation systems
and the community
(Connection)
1
5
Language: Oral language;
Visual language; Written
language
Arts: Creating &
Responding
PSPE: Interactions
Sci: Materials & matter
Math: Shape & space; Data
Handling
risk-takers,
communicators, reflective
knowledgeable, inquirers
4
SS: Human systems &
economic activities; Continuity
and change through time
Math: Number; Data handling
caring, thinkers
Not Required.
A
TS
curiosity, confidence
CS: Speaking, Listening,
Non-verbal
RS: Observing,
Formulating questions
TS: Analysis
SMS: Informed choices,
Spatial awareness
SSTs
commitment, independence,
tolerance
creativity, empathy
SS: Accepting responsibility,
Adopting a variety of roles,
Resolving conflict
SMS: Organization, Codes of
behavior, Informed choices,
Time management, Gross motor
skills
RS: Organizing data, Presenting
research
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Reading
TS: Comprehension,
Analysis, Synthesis
enthusiasm, cooperation
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Reading
RS: Collecting, Recording,
Organizing, Presenting
research
respect, integrity
SS: Cooperating
CS: Reading, Writing
TS: Application
SMS: Safety, Organization,
Time-management, Fine
motor skills
Music
TT: Transdisciplinary Themes CI: Central Idea
KC: Key Concepts LP: Learner Profile
A: Attitudes
SST: Single Subject Teachers
SF: Subject Focus - Sci: Science
SS: Social Studies
A: The Arts
L: Language
PSPE: Personal, Social and Physical Education
M: Math
TS: Transdisciplinary Skills - SS: Social Skills
CS: Communication Skills
TS: Thinking Skills
RS: Research Skills
SMS: Self-management Skills
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TT
Who we are
Osaka YMCA International School 11-12
Where we are in place& time
How we express
ourselves
Back to POI Main Menu
How the world works
How we organize ourselves
Sharing the planet
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.
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.
(Must be taught in ECE.)
An inquiry into orientation in
place and time; 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.
(Must be taught in ECE.)
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 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.
CI
Awareness of personal
characteristics and abilities
contributes to our selfidentity.
Documenting personal histories
allows us to reflect on and
remember who we are and
where we come from.
We demonstrate our
learning and express
ourselves through play.
Living things have certain
requirements to grow and stay
healthy.
Communities function more
effectively when rules and
routines are shared with all
members.
KCs
form, perspective
reflection, change
connection, perspective
form, function, responsibility
connection, responsibility,
causation
RCs
identity, relationships,
character
growth, heritage, chronology
representation,
imagination,
role-play
classification, living & nonliving, animals, plants
community, system
PSKA
3-5
years
old
LOI
and
KCs
When
SF
● Physical, social, and
● Ways of reflecting on past
● Communicating in
● Characteristics of living
emotional characteristics
(form)
● My role within my family
(perspective)
● Recognizing similarities
and differences between
myself and others
(perspective)
experience (reflection)
● Personal change from birth to
present: self and family
(change)
● The importance of personal
histories (reflection)
different roles through
play (perspective)
● How language connects
people (connection)
● How we express
ourselves through play
(perspective)
things (form)
● Our needs and the needs of
other living things (Function)
● Our role in caring for other
living things. (Responsibility)
1
5 - ALL YEAR
PSPE: Identity,
Interactions (PE)
Sci: Living things
SS: Social organization &
culture
SS: Social organization &
culture; Continuity and change
through time
PSPE: Identity
Math: Number; Data handling
2
Language: Oral (Listening
& speaking);
PSPE: Interactions
Arts: Creating
3
Sci: Living things
Math: Data handling; Pattern
& shape
● Communities we belong to
(connection)
● Purpose of rules and
routines (Function)
● Reaching agreements
(responsibility)
4
SS: Social organization &
culture; Human systems &
economic activities
Language: Oral; Visual;
Written-writing
Art: Visual arts
LP
open-minded, balanced
reflective, inquirer
communicator, risk-taker,
reflective
caring, knowledgeable
principled, thinkers
Not required
A
tolerance, respect
TS
SS: Adopting various roles
CS: Listening, Speaking
TS: Acquisition of
knowledge
RS: Formulating questions
SST
commitment, independence
CS: Listening and speaking
TS: Analysis
RS: Collecting date, Research
skills, Interpreting data
enthusiasm, confidence
SS: Adopting a variety of
roles, Cooperating,
Resolving conflict
CS: Listening, speaking,
Non-verbal communication
SMS: spatial awareness,
gross motor skills, fine
motor skills, safety
appreciation, curiosity
TS: Acquisition of knowledge,
analysis
RS: Observing, organizing
data, interpreting data
SMS: Healthy lifestyle
cooperation, creativity
SS: Accepting responsibility,
resolving conflict, group
decision making, cooperating
CS: speaking, listening,
reading and writing
RS: Formulating questions
SMS: Informed choices,
Codes of behavior, Safety,
Organization
Music: listening for the
moods and emotions
expressed through music
KC: Perspective
RC: Imagination
LOI:How we express our
feelings through play
PE
TT: Transdisciplinary Themes CI: Central Idea
KC: Key Concepts LP: Learner Profile
A: Attitudes
SST: Single Subject Teachers
SF: Subject Focus - Sci: Science
SS: Social Studies
A: The Arts
L: Language
PSPE: Personal, Social and Physical Education
M: Math
TS: Transdisciplinary Skills - SS: Social Skills
CS: Communication Skills
TS: Thinking Skills
RS: Research Skills
SMS: Self-management Skills
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KB
5-6
years
old
CI
Osaka YMCA International School 11-12
Who we are
Where we are in place & time
How we express
ourselves
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 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.
An inquiry into orientation in
place and time; 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.
Homes reflect personal
identity and local culture.
People recognize important
events through celebrations and
traditions.
Imagination is a powerful
tool for extending our
ability to think, create
and express ourselves.
How the world works
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How we organize ourselves
Sharing the planet
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
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 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.
Our activity is connected to
the Earth’s natural cycles.
Members of a community work
together to organize events.
Plants are a life-sustaining
resource shared by people
and other living things.
KCs
function, perspective
form, perspective
connection, perspective
change, causation
responsibility, perspective,
reflection
form, connection,
responsibility
RCs
home, family, identity
beliefs, culture, values
empathy, invention,
transformation
cycles, interaction
fair play, interdependence,
leadership, teamwork
interdependence, systems
● The concept of home
LOI
and
KCs
(Function)
● Different types of homes
(Function)
● How homes reflect who
we are ( Perspective)
● What traditions are (Form)
● How and why people
celebrate (Perspective)
● How celebrations and
traditions have changed over
time (Form and Perspective)
● How we demonstrate
● Night and day cycles
● How to share your plans
● What plants provide for us
and enjoy our
imagination
(Perspective)
● How our imagination
helps us consider
other perspectives
(Perspective)
● How imagination
helps us to solve
problems
(Connection)
(Change)
● Seasonal changes
(Change)
● Health and safety as
related to climate and
seasonal changes
(Causation)
and ideas to come to an
agreement with others
(Perspective)
● The roles and
responsibilities of people
involved in planning an
event (Responsibility)
● How to evaluate an event
(Reflection)
and for other living things
(connection)
● The structure of plants
(Form)
● The sustainable use of
plants (Responsibility)
When
4
SF
SS: Social organization &
culture
Math: Data handling; Shape
& space; Measurement;
Number
PSPE: Identity
LP
caring, principled
caring,
open-minded
reflective, risk-taker
thinker, communicator
communicator, balanced
knowledgeable, inquirer
A
empathy, integrity, respect
tolerance, respect, curiosity
creativity, confidence,
independence
curiosity, enthusiasm
commitment, co-operation
appreciation, enthusiasm,
respect
1 (whole year)
SS: Social organization &
culture; Continuity & change
through time
Math: Number
Arts: Visual Arts
5
Arts: Creating
Drama/ Visual
Arts/Dance
Language: Oral; Visual;
Written-reading; Writtenwriting
3
Sci: Earth & space
Math: Data handling;
Measurement
6
SS: Human systems and
economic activities
PSPE: Interactions
Language: Oral; Writtenwriting
2
Sci: Living things
Math: Measurement; Pattern
& function; Number
Arts: Drama
TS
SS: Respecting Others,
Adopting a variety of roles
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Writing
TS: Acquisition of
Knowledge,
Comprehension, Application
RS: Formulating questions,
observing, collecting data,
Organizing data.
SS: Respecting others
CS: Listening & Speaking, Nonverbal
TS: Acquisition of knowledge,
comprehension
SMS: Codes of behaviour
SS: Respecting Others,
Adopting a variety of
roles
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing, Nonverbal communication
SMS: Gross motor skills,
fine motor skills, spatial
awareness, organization,
time management
SS: Respecting others,
cooperating
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing
TS: Acquisition of knowledge,
comprehension
RS: Observing, collecting
data, Organizing data.
SMS: Healthy life-style
SS: Accepting, Respecting,
Co-operating, Resolving
Conflict, Group Decision
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Writing
SMS: Organization, Time
Management, Safety, Codes
of behaviour
SS: Respecting others,
cooperating
CS Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing
TS: Acquisition of
knowledge, comprehension,
application
RS: Observing
SMS: Codes of behaviour
PE
Music: Instrument
creation
KC: Perspective
SST
PE
(PE?)
RC: Invention
LOI 1:How we
demonstrate and enjoy
our imagination
TT: Transdisciplinary Themes CI: Central Idea
KC: Key Concepts LP: Learner Profile
A: Attitudes
SST: Single Subject Teachers
SF: Subject Focus - Sci: Science
SS: Social Studies
A: The Arts
L: Language
PSPE: Personal, Social and Physical Education
M: Math
TS: Transdisciplinary Skills - SS: Social Skills
CS: Communication Skills
TS: Thinking Skills
RS: Research Skills
SMS: Self-management Skills
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PE
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Grade
One
6-7
years
old
CI
KCs
RCs
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Where we are in place & time
How we express
ourselves
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.
An inquiry into orientation in
place and time; 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 principles; 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.
Friendships enrich our lives
and require nurturing in order
to develop.
Family histories provide an
insight into cultural and
personal identity.
Our need to share our
feelings and ideas drives
us to develop effective
ways to communicate.
All living things have a
different role throughout
different stages in their life.
In a workplace people share
responsibility towards a
common purpose.
People can establish
practices in order to sustain
and maintain the Earth’s
resources.
Who we are
How the world works
How we organize ourselves
Sharing the planet
causation, responsibility
change, reflection
form, perspective
form, change, connection
responsibility, connection,
reflection
form, responsibility
conflict, cooperation,
interdependence
heritage, chronology,
history, tradition
communication, networks
cycles, transformation
cooperation, employment
lifestyle, resources
● Family ancestry (Change)
● Artifacts, heirlooms or rituals
• Different communication
systems – electronic,
spoken, written, action
(form)
• Relationship between
participants (Perspective)
• How people
communicate in different
or difficult situations
(Form & Perspective)
● How friends are made
LOI
and
KCs
Osaka YMCA International School 11-12
and kept (Causation,
Responsibility)
● Why friends are needed
(Causation)
● Characteristics that
develop healthy
relationships
(Responsibility)
When
1
SF
PSPE: Interactions
SS: Social Organization and
Culture
LP
Caring, Open-minded,
Principled
that have meaning in a
family (Reflection)
● Similarities and differences
between generations
within a family (Change,
Reflection)
3
SS: Social organization and
culture; Continuity & change
through time
Language: Written-reading &
writing; Visual
Communicators, Thinker
6
PSPE: ?Strand?
Language: Oral; Visual;
Written
Arts: Creating;
Responding
Reflective,
Communicator,
● The characteristics of
● The types of
living things (Form)
● The major phases in life
cycles of animals and
plants (change /
connection)
● How the life cycles of
animals and plants are
connected (Connection)
responsibilities in a
workplace (Responsibility)
● How jobs are
Interconnected to fulfill a
common purpose
(Connection,
Responsibilities)
● The importance of
collective responsibility
(Reflection)
4
Sci: Living things
Math: Data handling
Inquirers, Thinkers
2
SS: Human systems &
economic activities
PSPE: Interactions
Risk-Taker, Caring, Balanced
• Limited nature of the
Earth’s resources (Form)
• Personal choices that can
help sustain the environment
(Responsibility)
• Reusing and recycling
different materials (Form and
Responsibility)
5
SS: Resources & the
environment
Sci: Earth & space
Math: Shape & space
Arts: Creating
Thinker, Reflective, Caring
Knowledgeable
A
TS
SST
Cooperation, Empathy,
Tolerance
Appreciation, Curiosity,
Enthusiasm
Confidence, Creativity,
Independence
Curiosity, Appreciation
Appreciation, Commitment,
Cooperation
Commitment, Integrity
SS: Respecting Others,
Cooperating, Accepting,
Responsibility, Resolving
Conflict, Cooperating, Group
Decision Making, Adopting a
Variety of Group Roles
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Non-verbal
SM: Codes of Behavior, Self
Management Skills, Safety,
Informed Choices
RS: Collecting, Recording,
Interpreting, and Presenting
Data
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Writing
TS: Synthesis, Evaluation
C.S: All
S.S: Accepting
Responsibility
Cooperating, Group
Decision Making,
Resolving Conflict,
Adopting a variety of
roles
T.S: Acquisition of
knowledge, comprehension,
analysis
R.S: Formulating questions,
observing, planning, collect,
recording, organize,
interpret, and present data
SS: Accepting Responsibility,
Cooperating, Group Decision
Making, Adopting a variety of
roles
SM: Time Management,
Safety, Organization, Codes
of Behavior
R.S: Formulating questions,
observing, planning, collect,
recording, organize,
interpret, and present data
T.S: Acquisition of
knowledge, comprehension,
application, analysis,
evaluation
P.E.
JPN A(SF)
Music: KC Form, RC:
Communication LOI:
Different communication
systems
Jpn B:
LOI1: The characteristics of
living things (Form)
P.E., Cooking, JPN A(SF)
Music: Creating instruments
from recycled material
KC: Form
RC: Resources
LOI: Reusing and recycling
different materials
P.E.
TT: Transdisciplinary Themes CI: Central Idea
KC: Key Concepts LP: Learner Profile
A: Attitudes
SST: Single Subject Teachers
SF: Subject Focus - Sci: Science
SS: Social Studies
A: The Arts
L: Language
PSPE: Personal, Social and Physical Education
M: Math
TS: Transdisciplinary Skills - SS: Social Skills
CS: Communication Skills
TS: Thinking Skills
RS: Research Skills
SMS: Self-management Skills
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Grade 1
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PE
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Grade
Two
7-8
years
old
CI
KCs
RCs
Who we are
Osaka YMCA International School 11-12
Where we are in place& time
How the world works
How we organize
ourselves
Sharing the planet
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.
An inquiry into orientation in
place and time; 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 principles; 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.
Understanding our culture
gives us a window into
ourselves and the world.
Inventions have changed the
way people live.
Traditional tales and stories
reflect values and beliefs.
Matter can be changed to suit
different purposes.
Signs and symbols facilitate
local and global
communication.
Water is essential to life and
is a limited resource for
many people.
Form, Perspective,
connection
Connection, Change
Perspective, Form
Function, Change
Perspective, connection
Responsibility, Causation,
Connection
culture, communication,
tradition
● How a culture
innovation, invention, discovery
● Why inventions come
represents itself (Form)
● Connections between
cultures (Connection)
● How my culture
(defines?) makes me
(Perspective)
about.(Connection)
● How inventions impacts our
lives (Change, Connection)
● How inventions evolve
(Change, Connection)
When
5
2
SF
SS: Social Organization &
Culture
LA: Visual (viewing &
presenting); Oral
(Listening & speaking);
Written (reading & writing)
PSPE: Interactions
A: visual arts, dance
LP
Knowledgeable, Open-
LOI
How we express
ourselves
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Sci: Forces & Energy
SS: Continuity & change
through time
Math: Measurement; Data
Handling
Inquirer, Principled
tradition, family, history
changes state, solids, liquid,
gas, properties,
communication, network,
● Why people tell stories
● The properties of matter
● How we use signs and
(Perspective)
● How people tell stories
(Form)
● The morals in stories
(Perspective)
(Form)
● How matter can be changed
(Change)
● How matter is used for
different purposes
(Function)
● From source to product
(Change/Function)
symbols to communicate
(Connection)
● The literal and figurative
interpretations of symbols.
(Perspective, Connection)
● How different communities
interpret symbols
(Perspective)
4
3
1
LA: Oral (speaking &
listening)
SS: Social Organization &
culture; Continuity and
change through time
Communicators,
Sci: Material & matter
Math: Data handling
Communicator, Thinker
SS: Human Systems &
Economic Activities; Social
Organization and Culture
Math: Pattern & Shape,
Number
Language: Visual /Oral/
Written
Reflective, Caring
pollution, conservation,
consumption
● How people get their
water (Connection)
● How people use water
(Causation)
● Water conservation and
protection (Responsibility)
6
SS: Resources & the
environment
Sci: Living Things; Earth &
Space
Math: Measurement
Principled, Caring,
minded,
Reflective, Risk taker
A
Respect, Tolerance,
Empathy
Independence, Creativity
Curiosity, Empathy
Appreciation, Enthusiasm
Confidence, Creativity
Commitment, Cooperation
(add appreciation??)
TS
SS: Respecting others,
group decision making
CS: Listening, speaking&
writing
RS: collecting data,
recording data, organizing
data and interpreting
SS: Accepting responsibility,
cooperating, respecting others.
TS: Acquisition of Knowledge,
application, synthesis
RS: Formulating questions,
collecting data, recording data,
organizing data and interpreting.
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Reading and writing
TS:Comprehension,
Analysis, Evaluation,
SMS: Organization, time
management, informed
choices.
CS: Non-verbal
communication , writing
TS: Application,
RS: Collecting , Recording,
Organizing. Interpreting and
Presenting data.
SMS:
Time management:
CS: Non-verbal
communication; Writtenwriting
TS: Application
RS: Collecting data;
Recording data; Organizing
data; Using data to make
informed decision
SS: Accepting Responsibility
CS: Listening, Speaking
Reading, Writing
RS: All
Jpn A (SF)??
JPN B: Symbols
LOI: How we use signs and
symbols to communicate
(Connection)
Jpn A (SF)
Music: symbols for musical
expression
KC: Function
RC: Expression
LOI: How we use signs and
symbols as tools
PE: symbol(ism) in dance
SST
PE links??
TT: Transdisciplinary Themes CI: Central Idea
KC: Key Concepts LP: Learner Profile
A: Attitudes
SST: Single Subject Teachers
SF: Subject Focus - Sci: Science
SS: Social Studies
A: The Arts
L: Language
PSPE: Personal, Social and Physical Education
M: Math
TS: Transdisciplinary Skills - SS: Social Skills
CS: Communication Skills
TS: Thinking Skills
RS: Research Skills
SMS: Self-management Skills
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Grade
Three
8-9
years
old
CI
Osaka YMCA International School 11-12
Who we are
Where we are in place& time
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.
An inquiry into orientation in
place and time; 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.
Making balanced choices
about daily routines
enables us to have a
healthy lifestyle.
Human migration is a response
to challenges, risks and
opportunities and has an impact
personally and on the world.
How we express
ourselves
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How the world works
How we organize ourselves
Sharing the planet
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 principles; the
impact of scientific and
technological advances on
society and on the
environment.
An inquiry into the
interconnectedness of humanmade systems and communities;
the structure and function of
organizations; societal decisionmaking; 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.
People use the
performing arts to
express their thoughts,
values, and feelings.
Structures are built to be
strong and stable.
Communities provide
interconnected services designed
to meet people’s needs.
People interact with, use and
value the natural
environment in different
ways.
KCs
Responsibility, Reflection
Connection, Change,
Perspective
Perspective, Form
Function, Causation
Causation, Connection
Connection, Responsibility
RCs
balance, well-being
history, relationship, prejudice
collaboration, inspiration
forces, space
networks, community
interdependence,
conservation
LOI
When
6
SF
● The ways of making a
● Types and purposes of
● The ways emotions
● The types and purposes
● Reasons people live in the local
● The relationship between
balanced healthy
lifestyle (Reflection)
● The causes ill health
(Responsibility)
● How my habits and
choices affect my life
(Reflection/
Responsibility)
migrations throughout time
(Change)
● Migration stories and
journeys (Connection,
Perspective)
● The effects of migrations on
our community (Perspective)
are expressed
(Perspective)
● The way values are
reflected in the
performing arts (Form)
● The different ways in
which people convey
their ideas creatively
(Perspective)
of structures (Causation)
● Forces acting on a
structure (Function)
● Shapes and materials
used in making structures
(Function)
community
(Causation/Connection)
● Planning services for a
community (Function)
● The interconnected relationship
of services (Connection)
living things and natural
environments (Connection)
● Human use of the natural
environment
(Responsibility)
● Actions that benefit or
harm the local environment
(Responsibility)
2
3
4
5
6
1
Sci: Living Things
PSPE: Active Living
Math: Data Handling,
Measurement
SS: Continuity & change
through time
Language: Visual (viewing &
presenting)
PSPE: Self-concept, Interaction
Arts: Creating
Language: Visual
(viewing & presenting);
Oral (listening &
speaking)
Sci: Forces & energy;
Materials & matter
Math: Shape and space
SS: Social organization & culture;
Human Systems & Economic
Activities
Language: Oral (listening and
speaking); Written (reading &
SS: Resources and the
environment
Sci: Living things
Arts-Creating
with others
writing)
LP
Reflective, Balanced
Risk-taker, Open-minded
Communicator, Risktaker
Inquirer, Knowledgeable
Thinker, Open-minded
Caring, Principled
A
Integrity, Commitment
Empathy, Tolerance
Appreciation, Creativity
Confidence, Independence
Cooperation, Enthusiasm
Curiosity, Respect
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Writing, Viewing,
Presenting, Non-Verbal
SMS: Gross Motor Skills,
Fine Motor Skills and
Spatial Skills (P.E.)
Organization, Time
management
TS: Acquistion of
Knowledge, Analysis,
Application
RS: Formulating Questions,
observing, planning
TS
SS: Accepting
responsibility
SMS: Healthy Lifestyle,
Informed choices, Time
Management
CS: Reading, Writing
TS: Application
SST
RS: Formulating Questions,
Collecting data, Presenting
Research Data
TS: Evaluation, Analysis
PE
Music:
KC:Perspective
RC:Inspiration
LOI: The different ways
in which people convey
their ideas creatively
SS: Group Decision Making
CS: Listening, Speaking,
SMS: Organization
TS: Analysis
SS: Respecting Others,
Accepting Responsibility
CS: Writing
Jpn A (SF)
TT: Transdisciplinary Themes CI: Central Idea
KC: Key Concepts LP: Learner Profile
A: Attitudes
SST: Single Subject Teachers
SF: Subject Focus - Sci: Science
SS: Social Studies
A: The Arts
L: Language
PSPE: Personal, Social and Physical Education
M: Math
TS: Transdisciplinary Skills - SS: Social Skills
CS: Communication Skills
TS: Thinking Skills
RS: Research Skills
SMS: Self-management Skills
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PE
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Grade
Four
9-10
years
old
Osaka YMCA International School 11-12
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Who we are
Where we are in place and
time
How we express
ourselves
How the world works
How we organise ourselves
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.
An inquiry into orientation in
place and time; 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
principles; the impact of
scientific and technological
advances on society and on
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 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.
Our beliefs define us as
human beings.
The development of societies
over time influence the way we
live today.
Visual artists choose
many ways to express
their ideas.
Our minds shape our
perception of the world around
us.
Business survival depends on
the ability to produce
marketable goods and
services.
Living things adapt in order
to survive harsh or changing
environments.
CI
Sharing the planet
KCs
connection, perspective
function, change, connection
perspective, reflection,
form
form, causation, perspective
function, responsibility
causation, change
RCs
religion, tradition, diversity
structures, history, properties
and use of materials, progress
respond, interpretation,
creative, risks
innovation, discovery, energy,
physics
wealth, distribution,
interdependence, graphic
representation, bartering
adaptation, evolution, natural
selections, extinction
LOI
and
KCs
● Our beliefs and beliefs of
● The implications of major
● How the variety of
● The properties of light
● Marketability of goods and
● Concept of adaptation and
others (Perspective/
Connection)
● How beliefs affect who
we are (Perspective/
connection)
● The reasons for beliefs
(connection)
historical events (Change)
● Development of social
structures within societies
(Function)
● How technological advances
in the past influence our lives
today (connection)
mediums are used by
artists (Form)
● How ideas can be
expressed through
art. (Perspective)
● How visual artists’
work invites a
response from
viewers. (Reflection)
(Form)
● How humans sense light
(Causation)
● The uses of light (Causation)
services (Function)
● How to run a successful
business (Function)
● The ethics of running a
business (Responsibility)
4
1
When
SF
3
SS: Social Organization &
culture
Language: Written
(reading & writing)
5
SS: Social organization &
culture; Continuity and change
through time; Human systems
and economic activities
Sci: Materials & matter
Math: Number
PSPE: Interaction
Arts: Creating;
Responding
Language: Oral
(listening & speaking);
Written; Visual (viewing
& presenting)
Sci: Forces and energy
Language: Writing; Visual
Removed SS Feb 10th in SS
Sc&Seq review. We can add
another subject focus.
survival (Causation)
● Challenges living things
face to survive.
(Causation)
● How living things adapt or
respond to survive
(Change)
2
6
SS: Resources and the
environment; Human systems
and economic activities
Math: Data handling; Number
PSPE: Interactions
Sci: Living things
SS: Human and natural
environment; Resources and
the environment
LP
open-minded, reflective,
knowledgeable, inquirers
reflective, risk takers,
balanced
inquirers, thinkers
principled, risk taker
caring, thinker
A
appreciation, tolerance,
empathy
enthusiasm, curiosity,
commitment
appreciation,
confidence, creativity
curiosity, independence,
confidence
cooperation, integrity,
commitment
empathy, respect,
appreciation
TS
RS: Forming questions,
Observing, Collecting data,
Presenting research
TS: Dialectical thought,
Synthesis
CS: Speaking, Listening,
Reading, Writing
SS: Cooperating, Group decision
making, Adopting a variety of
roles
RS: Planning, Present findings
TS: Acquisition of knowledge,
Comprehension, Application
SMS: Fine Motor
RS: Observing,
Interpreting Data
TS: Analysis, Dialectic
thought
RS: observing, recording data;
organizing data;
TS: Acquisition of knowledge,
Comprehension, Application
CS: listening; reading; writing
SMS: Safety
SM: Codes of behavior,
Informed choices
SS: accepting responsibility
TS: Acquisition of knowledge,
Comprehension, Application
CS: Listening, Speaking,
Writing
RS: planning, collecting data,
interpreting data
TS: Acquisition of
knowledge, Comprehension,
Application, Synthesis
SMS: Organization, Time
management
PE: Tumbling / dance
Cooking: Feasts
Music: Invention of music theory
and chords. Chants.
KC: Change
RC: Progress
LOI: How advances of the past
influence our lives today
Jpn A, PE
SST
TT: Transdisciplinary Themes CI: Central Idea
KC: Key Concepts LP: Learner Profile
A: Attitudes
SST: Single Subject Teachers
SF: Subject Focus - Sci: Science
SS: Social Studies
A: The Arts
L: Language
PSPE: Personal, Social and Physical Education
M: Math
TS: Transdisciplinary Skills - SS: Social Skills
CS: Communication Skills
TS: Thinking Skills
RS: Research Skills
SMS: Self-management Skills
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TT
Grade
5/6
Cycle
One
10-12
years
old
CI
Osaka YMCA International School 11-12
Who we are
Where we are in place & time
How we express
ourselves
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.
An inquiry into orientation in
place and time; 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.
Our culture stems from
ancient civilizations.
Explorers have discovered new
lands, people, and their
cultures.
Move to WWAIP&T 12-13
Continuity/ evolution: big
idea - POI Report #4
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How the World Works
How we organize ourselves
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 principles; 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.
Media surrounds, informs
and persuades us.
The mastery of flight has
made a large impact on
modern society.
Governments have different
ideas about human rights and
freedoms.
Our energy choices alter the
health of the planet.
Add perspective to LoI 3.
Technology: big idea
Rights and freedoms: big
idea
Persuasion: big idea
Discovery: big idea
Sharing the planet
sustainability: big idea
KCs
Connection; Form,
Causation
Perspective; Function
Causation, Responsibility,
Function
Causation; Function
Form; Perspective, Reflection
Change; Causation;
Responsibility
RCs
continuity, progress,
technology
consequences, discovery,
geography
persuasion, ethics
force, energy
government, rights
sustainability, conservation,
transformation
● Elements of Civilization
● Reasons for early
● Media consumption
LOI
and
KC’s
(Form & connection).
● The reasons for the
rise of civilization
(Causation).
● The origins of human
technology (Connection).
exploration (Perspective;
Function)
● Contact with aboriginal
peoples (Perspective).
● Impacts of exploration
(Function).
(Responsibility)
● How messages are
communicated
(Function)
● How media impacts our
lives (causation)
When
3 (5)
1 (6)
SF
SS; Eng; Sci
LP
A
● Properties of air.
● Characteristics of
● Forms of government
● Energy resources for
structures that allow human
aircraft flight.
● The positive and negative
impacts of the airline
industry.
(Form).
● Rights, laws, and
freedoms (Perspective,
Reflection).
● Democratic government
organization (Reflection).
creating electricity
(Change)
● The energy production
process and the
environment (Causation)
● More sustainable energy
sources and the potential
benefits (Responsibility)
4 (5 or 6)
6 (6)
5 (5)
2 (6)
SS; Sci
Eng; Math; Arts
Sci; Eng
SS; Eng
Sci; Eng
Communicator, Openminded, Thinkers
Inquirers, Knowledgeable
Communicator, Risktakers, Thinkers
Thinkers, Inquirers
Knowledgeable, Principled,
Caring
Balanced, Reflective
Appreciation; Tolerance
Empathy; Integrity
Confidence; Creativity
Curiosity; Enthusiasm
Cooperation; Independence
Commitment; Respect
(grade)
TS
Social Skills: accepting
Thinking Skills:
Thinking Skills: analysis;
Thinking Skills: analysis;
Social Skills:
Social Skills:
responsibility; resolving
conflict
Communication Skills:
listening; speaking; nonverbal communication
Thinking Skills:
acquisition of knowledge;
comprehension; synthesis;
metacognition
Self-management Skills:
spatial awareness;
organization; time
management
comprehension; application;
synthesis; dialectical thought
Communication Skills:
reading, writing
Research skills:
formulating questions;
planning; collecting, recording;
organizing and interpreting;
presenting research
SST
application; synthesis;
evaluation; dialectical
thought
Communication Skills:
listening; writing; viewing
Research skills:
formulating questions;
observing; recording data;
organizing data
application; synthesis
Research skills:
observing; collecting data;
recording data; interpreting
Self-management Skills:
spatial awareness; fine motor
skills; safety
cooperating; group decision
making
Thinking Skills: acquisition
of knowledge; synthesis
Research Skills:
formulating questions:
collecting data: recording
data: organizing data:
interpreting data: presenting
research findings.
Music: Creating songs
with a political message to
inform an audience. How
is music marketed?
KC: Change
RC:Persuasion
LOI: Who makes media
texts and why
How media impacts our
life
Jpn A: persuasion using
kanji, for example in
advertisements, T-shrits,
CD and DVD covers, and
movies. Shoka calligraphic artists express feelings
TT: the ways in which we
discover and express
ideas, feelings.
accepting responsibility:
respecting others:
cooperating: group decision
making: adopting a variety of
group roles.
Thinking Skills:
application: synthesis:
metacognition:
Research Skills:
formulating
questions:observing:
collecting data: recording
data: organizing data:
interpreting data: presenting
research findings.
Self-management Skills:
fine motor skills:
organization: time
management:
safety: informed choices.
JPN B:
Links to
LoI 2: The energy production
process and the environment
(Causation)
LoI 3: More sustainable
energy sources and the
potential benefits
(Responsibility)
TT: rights and
responsibilities in the
struggle to share finite
resources with other people
and with other living things.
As a summative task the
students will write a report
and/or give an oral
presentation.
TT: Transdisciplinary Themes CI: Central Idea
KC: Key Concepts LP: Learner Profile
A: Attitudes
SST: Single Subject Teachers
SF: Subject Focus - Sci: Science
SS: Social Studies
A: The Arts
L: Language
PSPE: Personal, Social and Physical Education
M: Math
TS: Transdisciplinary Skills - SS: Social Skills
CS: Communication Skills
TS: Thinking Skills
RS: Research Skills
SMS: Self-management Skills
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Grade 1
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Grade 5/6 Cycle Two
TT
Grade
5/6
Cycle
Two
10-12
years
old
CI
Who we are
Osaka YMCA International School 11-12
Where we are in place & time
How we express
ourselves
How the world works
Back to POI Main Menu
How we organize ourselves
Sharing the planet
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.
An inquiry into orientation in
place and time; 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 principles; 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.
Unique to humans,
mythology expresses the
beliefs and values of
communities.
Discoveries in Science teach us
how organs work to keep us
healthy.
Play plays a key role in
human achievement.
Matter can change state or
react to make something new
in ways that influence our
lives.
Trading and sharing create
interdepencence around the
world.
Finding peaceful solutions to
conflicts leads to a better
quality of life.
Our organs work together to
keep us healthy.
Play: big idea
interpedendence; big idea
conflict resolution: big idea
(Add perspective)
Symbols: big idea
Change in matter; big idea
Health; big idea (move to WWA)
1
KCs
Perspective ; Reflection
RCs
solar system; myth
When
1
Function ; Causation
2
biology; systems (digestive,
nervous, circulatory); progress
1
Form ; Perspective
2
humour; interpretation
Connection; Change
Responsibility ; Connection
chemical and physical
changes; properties and uses
of materials; sustainability
cooperation;
interdependence; trade
justice; conflict; history
● The modern understanding
● The play of words in
● Reversible physical
● Trade links between
have myths
(Perspective).
● The common themes in
mythology
(Perspective).
● The ways we explain
the laws of nature
(Reflection).
of organs and organ
systems (Function).
● The beginnings of medicine
and biology (Causation).
● The role of germs in
conquest and migration
(Causation).
poetry, song and
humour (Form).
● The play of numbers
in Mathematics
(Perspective).
● The play of ideas,
sounds and images
in performances
(Form; Perspective) .
changes (Change).
● Chemical changes that
make new products
(Change; Causation).
● The properties of
materials and their place
in our lives (Function).
countries (Connection).
● The sharing of history and
culture (Connection).
● Shared decision making
(Change).
1 (5 or 6)
6 (5)
3 (6)
5 ( 6)
Language : Oral (listening
and speaking)
2
Sci : Earth and space
SS: Social organization
and culture
4 (5)
1;2
Sci : Living things
2
SS : Continuity and change
through time
PSPE: Active living
1
Language : Visual
(viewing & presenting)
2
Math : Number
Arts: Creating
1
Change; Causation; Function
● The reasons why we
1
SF
2
Sci: Material and matter
SS: Resources and the
environment
SS: Social organization and
culture; Human systems and
economic activities; resources
and the environment
PSPE: Identity; Interactoins
2
● Causes of conflict
(Connection).
● Ways of resolving conflict
(Responsibility).
● The benefits of peace
(Responsibility).
2 (5)
1
SS : Human systems and
economic activities; Social
organization and culture;
Continuity and change
through time
2
Language : Written (writing)
PSPE: Interactions
LP
caring; open-minded
inquirers; balanced;
knowledgeable
communicators; risktakers; balanced
thinkers; knowledgeable
open-minded; inquirer
thinkers; principled; reflective
A
appreciation; respect
curiosity; independence
confidence; cooperation
enthusiasm; creativity
empathy; integrity
commitment; tolerance
TS
CS: listening; speaking;
non-verbal communication
TS: comprehension;
application; synthesis;
evaluation
SMS: organization; time
management;
TS: acquisition of knowledge;
analysis; synthesis
RS: organizing data; presenting
research findings
CS: Speaking; Reading; Writing
SMS: organization; time
management
SS: accepting
responsibility; respecting
others; group decision
making
CS: speaking; writing;
non-verbal
communication
TS: comprehension;
application;
metacognition
SMS: gross motor skills;
fine motor skills; spatial
awareness; safety
SS: accepting responsibility;
cooperating;
TS: comprehension;
application; analysis;
evaluation
RS: observing; collecting
data; recording data;
organizing data; interpreting
data; presenting research
SMS: gross motor skills; fine
motor skills; spatial
awareness; safety; codes of
behaviour
SS: respecting others;
cooperating; group decision
making
CS: listening; speaking;
reading; writing
TS: comprehension;
synthesis; dialectical thought
RS: planning; collecting data;
recording data; organizing
data; interpreting data;
presenting research
CS: reading; writing
TS: acquisition of
knowledge; comprehension;
application; synthesis;
dialectical thought
RS: formulating questions;
planning; collecting data;
recording data; organizing
data
SMS: codes of behavior;
informed choices
SST
Jpn B
TT: Transdisciplinary Themes
Jpn A
CI: Central Idea
KC: Key Concepts
LP: Learner Profile
Jpn B
A: Attitudes
SST: Single Subject Teachers
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CS: Communication Skills
TS: Thinking Skills
RS: Research Skills
SMS: Self-management Skills
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