Belief Systems 7 Aug - 19 Sep
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, communicates, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
Central Idea: Understanding our own and other people’s beliefs and values help us respect each other.
Concepts: Form, Connection, Perspective
Lines of Inquiry:
Learner Profile: Open-minded, Reflective.
Attitudes: Empathy, Appreciation, Tolerance.
Energy 29 Sep – 4 Nov
How the World Works
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: Energy exists in different forms and works in many ways.
Concepts: Form, Function, Causation
Lines of Inquiry:
1) Different forms of energy
2) The ways we use energy
3) The impact of energy on our world.
Learner Profile: Principled, Risk-taker.
Attitudes: Integrity, Independence.
Shape of a Leader 10 Nov – 19 Dec
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories, home and journeys, the discoveries, explorations and migrations of mankind, the relationships between and the interconnectedness of the individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea: People have played a leading role in society which has resulted in change
Concepts: Change, Perspective, Responsibility
Lines of Inquiry:
1) The attributes of a leader
2) How leaders affect change
3) Responsibility of leaders
Learner Profile: Thinker, Communicator
Attitudes: Cooperation, Independence, Commitment.
Heal the World 12 Jan – 18 Feb
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into the 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: We have the responsibility to care for the world by sharing resources and
creating equal opportunities for all.
Concepts: Function, Connection, Responsibility
Lines of Inquiry:
1) Ways humans share resources & create equal opportunities.
2) Personal, community, country, world connections.
3) Human responsibility.
Learner Profile: Principled, Caring, Open-minded.
Attitudes: Independence, Commitment, Cooperation.
Grade 5 - Exhibition / Grade 4 - Art Mirrors Life 23 Feb – 10 Apr
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways 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 aesthetics.
Central Idea:
Gr.4: Artistic expression is influenced by the society in which it exists.
Gr.5: To be written by Grade 5 students.
Concepts: Gr. 4 Causation, Connection, Gr .5 : All
Lines of Inquiry Grade 4:
1) The interrelationship between society and the arts
2) Personal connections to the arts
3) Artists express themselves by using mathematical principles
Learner Profile: Inquirer, Knowledgeable.
Attitudes: Appreciation, Creativity, Curiosity.
Marketplace 20 Apr – 22 May
How We Organize Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human–made systems and communities; the structure and the function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and on the environment
Central Idea: Markets exist in order to fulfill the needs and wants of a community.
Concepts: Form, Function, Reflection
Lines of inquiry:
1) The development and marketing of a product or service
2) How a marketplace functions
3) Decision making in an economic system
Learner Profile: Reflective, Communicator, Risk-taker.
Attitudes: Enthusiasm, Creativity, Confidence.