TERM 4
Sharing The Planet PREP UNIT OF INQUIRY OVERVIEW 2014 An inquiry into 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: How humans use and
dispose of materials can have an impact
on the natural environment
Enduring Understandings:
What do we want the students to remember for a lifetime?
Your actions have an impact on others and the world around
us.
Teacher Questions:
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How are plants and animals a resource for humans?
From where do we get our food?
What can we do to live a sustainable life?
Lines of Inquiry
What is the focus of our inquiry?
Living things need each
other to survive
Plants and animals are
an essential resource
for humans
We have a
responsibility to use
materials mindfully
Play. Inquire. Explore. Discover. SHARING THE PLANET
Term 4, 2014
PYP Attitudes
What attitudes do we want students to demonstrate?
APPRECIATION – To be grateful for the things we have
and to appreciate how we use resources
EMPATHY – To understand what other people are going
through and how living things are affected by our
choices and actions
Learner Profile Attributes
What attributes do we want students to exemplify?
PRINCIPLED – They act with integrity, fairness and respect for
individuals, groups and communities. They take responsibility for
their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
THINKERS – They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills
criticially and creatively to recognise and approach complex
problems, and to make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Skills
What Transdisciplinary skills will students acquire and practise during
the unit?
RESEARCH – formulating questions, observing, collecting,
recording & sorting data.
SOCIAL – Accepting responsibility and respecting others.
COMMUNICATION – Practising active listening skills when
participating in discussions.
SELF-MANAGEMENT – Mindfully managing actions and
responses when learning.
How can parents help
at home?
To deepen your child’s
understanding of their inquiry, you
could:
v Discuss labels and packaging
when shopping with your child
v Discuss the source of your food,
clothes and other household
items
v Encourage your child to be
active with household recycling
and waste reduction
v Start a compost bin or worm
farm
v Planting edible foods
Key Concepts
CONNECTION – How is it
connected to other things?
RESPONSIBILITY – We are not
just passive observers as we can
make choices that make a
difference.
Related Concepts –
sustainability, biodiversity,
international-mindedness