EHPS PROGRAM OF INQUIRY 2015
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.
Where we are in place and time
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.
Central Idea
We can learn more about ourselves and
others by exploring our family histories.
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.
LINE 1
(Rec)
ODD
YEAR
Central Idea
We are happiest when we care for
ourselves and others.
Key concepts : responsibility, perspective
Key Concepts : change, connection,
Key Concepts : form, function, reflection
Kellie
Julie H
Related concepts : rights, citizenship,
values, perspective
Related concepts : history, time
Lines of inquiry:
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LINE 2
(Yr 1/2)
ODD
YEAR
Angela
Melinda
What makes us special and unique
How we take care of ourselves
Caring for others and getting
along
Lines of inquiry:
 Family structures and their similarities and
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differences
Our family histories
Our family traditions over time
Ways we can find out about our family history
Central Idea
Storytelling allows people to express ideas
and feelings in different ways.
Central Idea
Schools are organised to help us learn and
play together.
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.
Central Idea
Invertebrates are all around us and have an
essential role in the environment.
Key Concepts: form, function, connection
Related concepts : self-expression,
interpretation, structure, communication
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry:
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 Weather features and patterns
 Observing the weather
 The impact of weather on our lives
 What a school community is
 People who work in our school and the jobs
 Species of invertebrates
 Habitats of invertebrates
 The role of invertebrates in the environment
 Our responsibility towards invertebrates
Central Idea
People recognise important personal and
cultural events through celebrations and
traditions.
Key Concepts : perspective, causation,
function
Related concepts : culture, beliefs, values
Central Idea
All living things go through a process of
change.
Central Idea
Many foods are processed before they
reach our tables.
Central Idea
Communities generate waste which can be
recycled and disposed of.
Key Concepts : change, connection
Key Concepts : change, causation, function
Related concepts : cycles, similarities,
difference, transformation
Related concepts : process
Key Concepts : connection, causation,
responsibility
Related concepts : resources, waste
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry:
The purpose of stories
How stories make us feel
Creating our own stories
Different ways that stories are presented
Key concepts : causation, reflection,
responsibility
Related concepts : choice, influence,
balance
Key Concepts : form, causation
Lines of inquiry:
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 Why we celebrate
 What celebrations look like
 The similarities and differences between
What a home is
Why homes are found in different places
Structures and features of homes
Similarities and differences between homes
(local and global)
How we organize ourselves
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.
Key Concepts: function, connection,
responsibility
Related concepts : work, collaboration,
organisation
Central Idea
People have homes that are unique to them
and are built to suit their environment.
Healthy lifestyles
The importance of taking care of ourselves
How lifestyle choices affect our health
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.
Central Idea
Understanding the weather influences the
decisions we make in our daily lives.
Key Concepts : form, causation,
connection
Related concepts : impact, decisions,
climate, season, systems (weather cycle)
Central Idea
People make choices that influence their
health and wellbeing.
Related concepts : similarities, differences,
needs, locality
How the world works
celebrations
 Life cycles
 How living things change over their life time
 Developmental stages of various living things
they do
 Routines and systems that help us learn
 Our responsibilities as learners
 The foods we eat
 The way foods are processed
 Why they are processed and the steps
involved in processing familiar foods
Related concepts : habitat, classification
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Ways that we recycle, reuse, reduce and
refuse
Packaging of different products
Impact of waste on the environment
 The people and tools that are a part of
processing these foods
LINE 3
(Yr 2/3)
ODD
YEAR
Maria
Edie/Josie
Kieran
Central Idea
People around the world relate to each
other in a variety of ways.
Key concepts: form, responsibility
Related concepts: values, similarities,
difference, cooperation
Lines of inquiry
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LINE 4
(Yr 4/5)
ODD
YEAR
Ainslie
Sam
Ways people relate to each other
People play games for a variety of purposes
Certain responsibilities come with playing
games
 People who settled in the Mitcham Hills area
 Skills, trade, knowledge brought to the area
by these people
 Connections that exist from the past
community to the community of today
Central Idea
Migration is a response to human
circumstances and challenges.
Key Concepts : function, connection,
responsibility
Related concepts : rights, equality
Key concepts : causation, change,
perspective
Related concepts : migration, population,
diversity, refugees
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Craig
Connie
Lines of inquiry
Central Idea
To meet human needs individuals have
rights and responsibilities.
Lines of inquiry:
LINE 6
(Yr 6/7)
ODD
YEAR
Central Idea
People from diverse backgrounds have
played a role in the development of the local
community.
Key concepts: causation, change,
connection
Related concepts: chronology, history,
progress
Connections between rules in a community
and rights and responsibilities
Ways that decisions are made
Reasons why some people require more
protection than others
Ways in which individuals, organizations and
nations work to protect children from risk
Lines of inquiry:
 Reasons people migrate
 Migration through history
 Effects of migration on communities,
cultures and individuals
Central Idea
Indigenous peoples understanding of the
world can be shared through art and
stories.
Key concepts: form connection
Perspective
Related Concepts: relationships
Central Idea
Forces act upon people and objects.
Lines of inquiry
 Local and global indigenous peoples
 Ways indigenous peoples share their art and
stories
 Messages within their art and stories
Central Idea
Choices of healthy role models reflect the
attributes that societies & individuals value.
Key Concepts : causation, perspective,
reflection
Related concepts : values, image,
behaviour
Lines of inquiry:
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The qualities of a role model and why we
value them
Past and present role models from around
the world
The difference between being famous and
being a role model
How personal strengths can be applied to
help others
Central Idea
Organisations allow people to come
together to take action.
Central Idea
People can establish practices in order to
sustain and maintain the Earth’s resources.
Related Concepts: push, pull gravity, drag,
friction, magnetism, energy
Key concepts: function causation
reflection
Related Concepts: organisations, systems,
action, collaboration
Key concepts: Causation Responsibility
Lines of inquiry
Lines of inquiry
Lines of inquiry
 Different types of organisations
 Roles and responsibilities within
organisations
 The actions organisations take and why
 How we know if organisations are successful
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Central Idea
The of design of buildings and
structures is influenced by technology and
materials.
Key Concepts : form, function, change
Central Idea
People invent things to solve problems and
meet needs.
Central Idea
Over time living things need to adapt in
order to survive.
Key Concepts : function, change, causation
Key Concepts : change, connection,
Related concepts : design, technology,
ingenuity
Related concepts : design, technology
Related concepts : adaptation, evolution
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry:
Key concepts: form function causation
 Types of forces
 How we use forces to solve our technical
problems (the effects of forces)
 The relationships between forces, energy and
movement
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The use of a building influences its structure
and design
The considerations that need to be taken
into account such as shape, materials and
availability
Changes in design and construction over
time
 What an invention is
 Reasons that motivate/d people to invent
things
 Significant inventions
 How inventions impact on lifestyle
Related Concepts: conservation,
sustainability
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The Earth’s natural resources
Ways we use the Earth’s natural resources
Our responsibility towards conserving the
Earth’s resources
Concept of adaptation
Circumstances that lead to adaptation
How plants and animals adapt or respond to
environmental conditions
Central Idea
Understanding the brain helps us to know
who we are.
Central Idea
Significant people shape history.
Central Idea
People express their culture through a
variety of artistic forms
Central Idea
Sudden geological changes or extreme
weather conditions can affect the Earth’s
surface.
Central Idea
Societies develop systems of Governance
to address human needs, rights and
responsibilities
Central Idea
Our beliefs and passions inspire learning
journeys and lead to action.
Key Concepts : function, connection,
reflection
Related concepts : structure, systems,
interactions, consequences
Key Concepts : causation, responsibility,
perspective
Related concepts : history, impact, values
Key Concepts : form, connection, reflection
Key Concepts : change, causation
Key Concepts : change, causation
Related concepts : indigenous, artifacts,
culture, beliefs
Related concepts :
Related concepts :
Key Concepts : causation, perspective,
responsibility
Related concepts :
Lines of inquiry:
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How the brain works
The effects of lifestyle on the brain
Brain research
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Significant people
Characteristics of significant people
The impact of significant people on society
Responsibility to society
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Our own culture
Indigenous cultures
Expressions of culture
Similarities and differences in cultural
expression
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Why the Earth changes
How the Earth continues to change
Cause and effect of types of change
Human responses to the Earth’s changes
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Systems of Governance
Principles of human rights and social justice
A Case study of Government in Australia
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Issues that exist locally and globally
All others to be developed by the students
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