How the World Works
Start Date: 1/21/2019
End Date: 3/1/2019
Theme:
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) the 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:
Systems have different components that interact with and affect one another.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Components of the Solar System.
- Benefits and consequences of stars in the vast universe.
- Space exploration-past, present, future and how it might alter homeostasis.
Key Concepts:
Form, Causation, Connection
Related Concepts:
Homeostasis, Consequences
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Thinking Skills: Acquisition of Knowledge, Comprehension, Evaluation
Learner Profile:
Knowledgeable, Thinker
Supporting Attitude:
Curiosity
Single Subject Collaboration:
Chinese World Language
Music
Art
P.E. (deep collaboration)
Collaborate all year in each unit.
Who We Are
Start Date: 10/15/2018
End Date: 11/16/2018
Theme:
An inquiry into the nature of self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships include families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
Central Idea:
Citizens have responsibilities to themselves and to the world.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Types of responsibilities: self, family, school, community, world.
- Service organizations and their initiative in time of needs.
- Community members’ responsibilities in supporting organizations.
Key Concepts:
Function, Connection, Responsibility
Related Concept:
Values
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Social Skills:Â Accepting responsibilities, Cooperation
Communication Skills: Written, Oral
Learner Profile:
Risk-taker, Caring
Supporting Attitudes:
Cooperation, Confidence, Empathy
Single Subject Collaboration:
Chinese World Language
Music
Art
P.E. (deep collaboration)
Collaborate all year in each unit.
Where We Are in Place & Time
Start Date: 9/4/2018
End Date: 10/12/2018
Theme:
An inquiry into the orientation in place and time, personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations, migrations of humankind;Â the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea:
Tools are used to explore and navigate the world.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Types of maps and their uses in various situations.
- Pictures and symbols affect people’s lives.
- Technology and how it has changed the way mankind explores.
Key Concepts:
Form, Function, Perspective, Change
Related Concepts:
Communication, Sequence
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Self-Management Skills: Time Management
Communication Skills: Writing, Speaking
Learner Profile:
Communicator, Inquirer
Supporting Attitudes:
Cooperation, Creativity
Single Subject Collaboration:
Chinese World Language (deep collaboration)
Music
Art
P.E.
Collaborate all year in each unit.
How We Organize Ourselves
Start Date: 3/4/2019
End Date: 4/12/2019
Theme:
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Central Idea:
Systems are affected by internal and external factors.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Factors can negatively and positively affect a network.
- Systems are always changing.
- Systems are interdependent.
Key Concepts:
Causation, Change, Connection
Related Concepts:
Cooperation
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Social Skills: Resolving conflict, Adopting a variety of group roles
Learner Profile:
Communicator, Risk-taker
Supporting Attitude:
Respect, Tolerance, Independence
Single Subject Collaboration:
Chinese World Language (deep collaboration)
Music
Art
P.E.
Collaborate all year in each unit.
Sharing the Planet
Start Date: 4/15/2019
End Date: 5/24/2019
Theme:
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:
Diverse habitats support living things.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Needs of living things.
- Relationships between organisms.
- How changes occur and cause living things to adapt to their environment.
Key Concepts:
Function, Connection, Causation
Related Concepts:
Responsibility, Pattern
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Research Skills: Collecting data, Recording data
Self-Management Skills: Informed Choices
Learner Profile:
Balanced, Caring
Supporting Attitudes:
Appreciation, Respect, Integrity
Single Subject Collaboration:
Chinese World Language
Music
Art (deep collaboration)
P.E.
Collaborate all year in each unit.
How We Express Ourselves
Start Date: 11/26/2018
End Date: 1/18/2019
Theme:
An inquiry into the ways in which 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 the aesthetic.
Central Idea:
Leadership shapes cultures and communities.
Lines of Inquiry:
- Personal qualities that demonstrate leadership.
- How the ideas, hopes and values of a community are expressed through leaders.
Key Concepts:
Perspective, Function, Behavior
Related Concepts:
Opinion, Responsibility, Behavior
Approaches to Learning Skills:
Research Skills: Formulating questions, collecting data, organizing data, presenting data
Communication Skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking
Learner Profile:
Reflective, Communicator, Open-minded, Principled
Supporting Attitudes:
Integrity, Commitment, Enthusiasm
Single Subject Collaboration:
Chinese World Language
Music (deep collaboration)
Art
P.E.
Collaborate all year in each unit.