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Who
we are An exploration of the nature of the self; of our
beliefs and values; of personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual
health; of our families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and
responsibilities; of what it means to be human. |
Where
we are in time and place An exploration of our orientation in place and time;
of our personal histories; of history and geography from local and global
perspectives; of our homes and journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and
migrations of humankind; of the contributions of individuals and
civilizations. |
How
we express ourselves An exploration of the ways in which we discover and
express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and
the arts. |
How
the world works An exploration of the physical and material world;
of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of science and technology. |
How
we organize ourselves An exploration of human systems and communities; of
the world of work, its nature and its value; of employment and unemployment
and their impact on us and the world around us. |
Sharing
the Planet An exploration of our rights and responsibilities as
we try to share the finite resources with other people; with other living
things; of communities and of the relationship within and between them. |
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I
am Special Central Idea: We are
unique individuals with similarities and differences. An inquiry into: ·
Uniqueness ·
My
physical characteristics ·
My
feelings-likes and dislikes |
Around
the World Central Idea: Individuals come from various backgrounds and
cultures that create diversity. An inquiry into: ·
Cultural
diversity ·
Personal
history ·
Cultural
contributions ·
PYP
Attitudes |
Tell Me a Story Central Idea: Stories
are universal forms of communication. An inquiry into: ·
Purposes
of stories ·
How
stories make us feel ·
Story
elements ·
Recording
and acting out stories |
Circle of Life Central Idea: All
living things have life cycles. An inquiry into: ·
Life
cycles ·
Transformation ·
Metamorphosis |
Home Away from Home Central Idea: The
school is a place where people work and learn. An inquiry into: ·
Jobs
people have in a school ·
Interdependency
of jobs within a school ·
Routines
and systems that help us learn |
Splish, Splash Central Idea: Water
is a natural resource with unique characteristics. An inquiry into: ·
Natural
resources ·
Water ·
Conservation |
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Peace Begins with You! Central Idea: Within
a community, peace is created when conflict is managed. An inquiry into: · Peace · Self-esteem · Conflict
resolution · Historical
figures · Diversity |
Home Sweet Home Central Idea: The
properties of construction materials and geographical location affect the
designs of homes. An inquiry into: · Homes · Building
materials · Effects of
culture, climate and geographical location on structures |
Can You Hear Me Now? Central Idea: Technology
has impacted our means of communication. An inquiry into: · Communication
forms · Evolution of
communication technology · Impact of
technology on communication |
What’s the Matter? Central Idea: Matter
has different characteristics. An inquiry into: · Properties of
objects · Solids, liquids,
gasses · Chemical and
physical changes |
All Work and No Play Makes… Central Idea: A
balance of work and leisure is important. An inquiry into: · Work · Leisure · Cultural
perspectives on work and leisure · Use of leisure
time |
Living Together Central Idea: Living things are interdependent and rely
on the earth’s natural resources. An inquiry into: · Natural resources · Basic needs of
living things · Interdependence · Conservation and
preservation |
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Grow, Baby, Grow Central Idea: We
can do things to our body to positively and negatively affect health and
growth. An inquiry into: · Body growth · Health · Behavior that is
harmful to growth · Healthy choices · Unhealthy choices |
Working Together Central Idea: A
community is a group of people with shared responsibilities working toward a
common purpose. An inquiry into: · Communities · Responsibilities
of community members · Contributions of
community members |
I Did It My Way! Central Idea: People
communicate their thoughts and feelings through various art forms. An inquiry into: · Self expression · Various art forms · Artist Workshop |
May the Force Be With You! Central Idea: The
world is influenced by forces and motion. An inquiry into: · Force · Magnetism · Motion |
This Land is Our Land Central Idea: The
geography of a region determines the type of work and products produced
there. An inquiry into: · Geographical
Features · Case Study o
Regions
of the US o
States
within the regions o
Work
and products in/from particular regions |
Weather or Not to Protect Ourselves Central Idea: People
need to understand weather to make responsible decisions about their lives. An inquiry into: · Weather · Water cycle · Weather tools · Protective
measures |
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Who
we are An exploration of the nature of the self; of our
beliefs and values; of personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual
health; of our families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and
responsibilities; of what it means to be human. |
Where
we are in time and place An exploration of our orientation in place and time;
of our personal histories; of history and geography from local and global
perspectives; of our homes and journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and
migrations of humankind; of the contributions of individuals and
civilizations. |
How
we express ourselves An exploration of the ways in which we discover and
express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and
the arts. |
How
the world works An exploration of the physical and material world;
of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of science and technology. |
How
we organize ourselves An exploration of human systems and communities; of
the world of work, its nature and its value; of employment and unemployment
and their impact on us and the world around us. |
Sharing the Planet An exploration of our rights and responsibilities as
we try to share the finite resources with other people; with other living things;
of communities and of the relationship |
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Human
Body Central Idea: Biological systems work to support life in the human
body. An inquiry into: ·
Body
systems ·
Health ·
Nutrition |
Get
a Move On! Central Idea: People immigrate for a variety of reasons. An inquiry into: ·
Causes
of immigration ·
Effects
of immigration ·
Patterns
of immigration |
Do
You Hear What I Hear? Central Idea: Cultures throughout the world have told tales as a way of passing down their
beliefs, traditions and history to future generations. An inquiry into: ·
Folk
tales ·
Commonalities
in folk tales among various cultures ·
Oral
storytelling |
Landforms Central Idea: The earth is changing due to natural forces. An inquiry into: ·
Landforms ·
Earth’s
processes ·
Environmental
impact of natural forces |
Multicultural
Mosaic Central Idea: Humans have developed complex systems to facilitate
existence. An inquiry into: ·
Systems ·
Systems
needed to support a community ·
Characteristics
of systems ·
System
functions |
My
Home is Your Home Central Idea: Interactions of humans with ecosystems have positive
and negative effects. An inquiry into: ·
Ecosystems ·
Plant
and animal interaction within an ecosystem ·
Human
impact on ecosystems ·
Contributions
of specific ecosystems |
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What
a Find Central Idea: Human discoveries impact current and future
societies. An inquiry into: ·
Causes
and effects ·
Positive
and negative impacts |
You
Say You Want a Revolution Central Idea: Changes in society can lead to revolution. An inquiry into: ·
Causes
of revolution ·
Self
government ·
Effects
of revolution ·
Revolutionary
figures and groups |
Say
It! Central Idea: Human thoughts, ideas and emotions are communicated
in a variety of ways. An inquiry into: ·
Purposes
of communication ·
Interpretations
of communication ·
Diverse
ways in which humans express themselves |
Motions
of the Ocean Central Idea: The world’s oceans and their movements affect the
planet. An inquiry into: ·
Oceans ·
Waves · |