PYP of the IB: Program of Inquiry. An inquiry into: An inquiry into How we express ourselves. An inquiry into How the world works

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1 PYP of the IB: Program of Inquiry School: Center for Inquiry at School # : Age the nature of orientation in and time; personal the the ways in the natural the the rights K Safe and Healthy Central Idea: There are many ways people can stay safe and healthy. Function,, perspective Behavior, impact Healthy habits Staying safe at school, home and in the Emotional and social health Then and Now Central Idea: People and events of long ago help to shape our lives. Perspective, connection, Beliefs,, interpretation Important people and events in history Similarities and differences in daily life The role of oral history in cultural heritage More Than Language Central Idea: People use a variety of ways to share thoughts and ideas. Connection, change, sequences, patterns Multiple forms Signs and symbols in our world Investigations Central Idea: People use to investigate the world. Connection,, Systems, pattern, Standard and nonstandard The language of The uses of The World of Work Central Idea: People have different kinds of jobs. Function,, perspective Role, initiative Why people need a job Kinds of jobs and responsibilities in different communities Work at home Volunteer work in the The Amazing World of Animals Central Idea: Animals have needs to grow and survive. Connection, for, Similarities, differences, What need to live The similarities and differences among The relationship between humans and

2 Age the nature of orientation in and time; personal the the ways in the natural the the rights 1st Safe and Healthy Central Idea: People need to be safe and healthy. Function,, perspective Behavior, impact Healthy habits Staying safe at school, home and in the Emotional and social health Then and Now Central Idea: People and events of long ago help to shape our lives. Perspective, connection, Beliefs,, interpretation Important people and events in history Similarities and differences in daily life The role of oral history in cultural heritage More Than Language Central Idea: People use a variety of ways to share thoughts and ideas. Connection, change, sequences, patterns Multiple forms Signs and symbols in our world Investigations Central Idea: People use to investigate the world. Connection,, Systems, pattern, Standard and nonstandard The language of The uses of The World of Work Central Idea: People have different kinds of jobs. Function,, perspective Role, initiative Why people need a job Kinds of jobs and responsibilities in different communities Work at home Volunteer work in the The Amazing World of Animals Central Idea: Animals have needs to grow and survive. Connection, for, Similarities, differences, What need to live The similarities and differences among The relationship between humans and

3 Age the nature of orientation in and time; personal the the ways in the natural the the rights 2 nd /3 r d Being Human Central Idea: Available resources and individual choices affect personal health. Function, connection, Behavior, consequences Individual choices Nutrition issues around the world Access to resources for good health All Around the Globe Central Idea: The Earth's natural processes form and change rocks and these changes affect its inhabitants. Form,, perspective Rocks and their properties How geologists work How geology and geography are interrelated How people make and use maps Act it Out! Central Idea: People express themselves in different ways. Causation, form Structure, pattern The genre of drama/theatre Oral presentation Stage craft An Energized World Central Idea: Energy moves and/or changes things in the natural world. Connection,, Consequences, The creation of sound How motion is used to produce energy Magnetic properties and uses Making it Work Central Idea: Local governments are organized to provide for their citizens. Connection, perspective, Networks, beliefs, systems Local government and how it operates Government services and resources Why we have laws, and how they re created Live It Up! Central Idea: Our planet has a variety of organisms that coexist and interact. Causation, change, connection, Impact, growth, cycle The physical features of plants and and their habitats Endangered and extinct organisms Interdependence of plants and

4 the nature of orientation in and time; personal the the ways in the natural the the rights 4 th Citizens of the World Central Idea: There is continuity and change within every culture. Connection, perspective, Relationship, prejudice Cultural and social groups Investigate contributions and challenges experienced by people of various cultural and social groups The need for peaceful coexistence Individual Impact Central Idea: Entrepreneurs influence local communities and the world. Function, connection, form Relationships, Entrepreneurship vs. innovation Technology, discovery and the development of ideas Marketing of new ideas and innovations Values and concepts of economic systems Artful Avenues Central idea: Artisans express their beliefs, ideas and culture through a variety of mediums. Form, perspective, Structure, beliefs Different mediums of expression How we respond to different forms of art The effect art has on human nature The World Beneath My Feet Central Idea: Nature and man play a part in how land develops and changes over time. Form,, Structure, pattern Forces that change the earth Disaster issues affecting global areas Safety and awareness actions Planting the Seeds of Change Central Idea: Over time, human rights have been compromised by changes due to government influences. Function, Systems, citizenship The process of creating a law Who makes decisions in state level government and how this effects the greater global society Advocating for equal law Back Home Again Central Idea: Disment of indigenous people influences the lies and cultures of the world. Change, connection Consequences, prejudice, rights Indigenous people and their relationship with and impact on local communities Impact of migration on indigenous people Opportunities for equal access

5 the nature of orientation in and time; personal the the ways in the natural the the rights 5 th /6 th Learning How We Learn Central Idea: People learn in different ways. Connection, Relationships, diversity Multiple intelligences Identifying personal strengths and challenges to optimize growth and learning Using the knowledge of multiple intelligences to better learn with and connect to others Renaissance, Rebirth and Revival Central Idea: Events of the past and visions of the future help shape the future. Causation, connection, perspective, Impact, adaptations, beliefs Why a society changes Events that cause change How changes impact the culture of a society The Middle Ages and the Renaissance The Art of Persuasion Central Idea: An author s product is influenced by his or her perspective, purpose, and audience. Causation, perspective, Consequences, subjectivity, values * Persuasive writing The use of data, statistics, and graphs to convey a specific message The use of multi-media to influence an audience Space: The Final Frontier Central Idea: The earth is a part of a vast and complex universe. Change, Pattern, cycles How the earth s position in the universe effects life on earth through weather, climate, the moon and tides Comparing and contrasting the earth with other planets Planets and other solar bodies Dollars and Sense Central Idea: People produce and consume goods and services through economic systems. Function, connection, Systems, Economic concepts of wants and needs, goods and services, supply and demand Budgeting and banking for personal and business purposes Economic resources such as human, natural and capital, entrepreneurship, money and barter PYP Exhibition Pay it Forward Central Idea: Taking action to solve science and environmental problems in our. All Through collaboration, students and teachers will identify the lines of inquiry they wish to pursue. Students will focus on science/environmental issues that affect the world around them.

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