Who we are	Where we are in time and place	How we express ourselves	How the world works	How we organize ourselves	Sharing the planet
An exploration of the nature of the self; of our beliefs and value; 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.	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.	An exploration of the ways in which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and the arts.	An exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of science and technology.	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 the world around us.	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.
Peace Begins with You!	Home Sweet Home	Can You Hear Me Now	What's the Matter?	All Work and No Play Makes...	Living Together
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Within a community, peace is created when conflict is managed.	The properties of construction materials and geographical location affect the designs of homes.	Technology has impacted our means of communication.	Matter has different characteristics.	A balance of work and leisure is important.	Living things are interdependent and rely on the earth's natural resources.
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Peace Self-esteem Conflict resolution Historical figures Diversity	Homes Building materials Effects of culture, climate and geographical location on structures	Communication forms Evolution of communication technology Impact of technology on communication	Properties of objects Solids, liquids, gasses Chemical and physical changes	Work Leisure Cultural perspectives on work and leisure Use of leisure time	Natural resources Basic needs of living things Interdependence Conservation and preservation