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Northside Primary School PROGRAMME OF INQUIRY
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.
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, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be
human.
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilisations, from
local and global perspectives.
HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of
organisations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
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.
SHARING THE PLANET
An inquiry into 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.
RECEPTION
Title: Special Me Special You Central Idea: We are individuals, yet we have things in common.
Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Perspective Related Concepts: Relationships, Similarities, Differences
Lines of Inquiry: • What makes me, me • Our differences • Relationships with others
Title: Journeys Central Idea: Journeys are a part of everyday life.
Key Concepts: Function, Causation, Responsibility Related Concepts: Journeys, Safety
Lines of Inquiry: • Purpose of journeys • Organisation of journeys • Travelling safely
Title: Once Upon a Rhyme Central Idea: Stories entertain us, teach us and develop our imagination.
Key concepts: Function, Perspective, Reflection Related Concepts: Communication, Opinion, Imagination
Lines of Inquiry: • The purpose of stories • How can we create and tell our own stories • How are different stories told
Title: Marvellous Materials and Matter Central Idea: The properties of matter can change
Key Concepts: Form, Change, Causation Related Concepts: Transformation, Matter
Lines of Inquiry: • Features of the different states of matter • Changes to states of matter • Reasons for changes to states of matter
Title: Work and Play Central Idea: We have a responsibility to the communities to which we belong.
Key Concepts: Form, Responsibility, Reflection Related Concepts: Relationships, Behaviour, Rules,
Routines
Lines of Inquiry: • Communities we belong to • Communities have rules which have to be
followed • My role in the community
Title: The possibility of plants Central Idea: Plants are living and may be used in different ways.
Key Concepts: Form, Change,Connection Related Concepts: Growth, Sequence, Cycles
Lines of Inquiry: • Characteristics of plants • Life-cycles of plants • How plants are used
WHO WE ARE
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
SHARING THE PLANETHOW THE WORLD WORKS
STANDARD 1
Title: Fit as a Fiddle Central Idea: Making choices affects our lives.
Key Concepts: Change, Causation, Responsibility Related Concepts: Energy, Growth, Decisions
Lines of Inquiry: • Food groups necessary for our health • Well balanced lifestyle • Consequences of choices
Title: My History Central Idea: Everyone has a personal history.
Key Concepts: Form, Change, Connection Related Concepts: Chronology, History, Family, Identity
Lines of Inquiry: • The factors that contribute to personal
history • Ways we can find out about personal
histories • Changes in our lives
Title: Celebrations Central Idea: We celebrate in different ways.
Key Concepts: Function, Perspective, Connection Related Concepts: Artefacts, Sources, Identity, Culture,
Patterns
Lines of Inquiry: • Celebrations • Reasons for celebrations • Similarities and differences in celebrations
Title: Light and Dark Central Idea: Light and dark are part of our lives.
Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Causation Related Concepts: Similarities and differences,
Interdependence, Consequences
Lines of Inquiry: • Different sources of light • The uses of light • Different things light can do
Title: Communities Central Idea: Communities function when everyone works together.
Key Concepts: Responsibility, Connection, Function Related Concepts: Authority, Community, Interdependence
Lines of Inquiry: • Different communities • The importance of jobs • Rules and routines that help us to work
together effectively
Title: Water Central idea: Water is a finite resource.
Key Concepts: Form, Responsibility, Reflection Related Concepts: Conservation, Impact, Initiative, Water-
cycle
Lines of Inquiry: • Water as a finite resource • Personal choices that help conserve water • How people adapt in Botswana to limited
water resources
WHO WE ARE
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
SHARING THE PLANETHOW THE WORLD WORKS
STANDARD 2
Title: Senses Central Idea: Our senses receive information and can be affected by many different factors.
Key Concepts: Function, Reflection, Causation Related Concepts: Adaptation, Biology, Communication
Lines of Inquiry: • Function and purpose of our senses • Looking after our senses • Living without a sense / senses
Title: Homes Central Idea: Homes have been built to meet different needs of people through time.
Key Concepts: Form, Change, Perspective Related Concepts: Necessity, Need, Wealth, Poverty,
Survival, Geography
Lines of Inquiry: • Building materials • Kinds of homes • How homes have changed
Title: Art Central Idea: Art is created with different elements and a variety of processes.
Key Concepts: Function, Reflection, Perspective Related Concepts: Art, Pattern, Interpretation
Lines of Inquiry: • Different types of art • Using different elements in art • Processes used in creating art
Title: Change Central idea: Minibeasts go through a process of change.
Key Concepts: Form, Change, Connection Related Concepts: Life cycles, Transformation
Lines of Inquiry: • Physical characteristics of minibeasts • Life cycles of mini-beasts • Habitats
Title: Food Central Idea: Food comes from many places and may be processed before we can eat it.
Key Concepts: Form, Change, Connection Related Concepts: Consumption, Production, Loyalty
Lines of Inquiry: • Natural food resources • Processing, packaging, and storing food • Buying and selling
Title: Living and Non-living Central Idea: Living things have certain requirements in order to grow and stay healthy.
Key Concepts: Function, Causation, Responsibility Related Concepts: Classification, Living, Non-living
Lines of Inquiry: • Characteristics of living and non-living
things • Our needs and the needs of other living
things • Our responsibility for the well-being of
other living things
WHO WE ARE
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
SHARING THE PLANETHOW THE WORLD WORKS
STANDARD 3
Title: Learning Central Idea: Understanding how our brains process information helps us to find out how we learn and think.
Key Concepts: Form, Function, Responsibility Related Concepts: Identity, Learning, Discovery,
Uniqueness, Systems, Education Lines of Inquiry: • How people gain and process knowledge • People learn and think differently • Our responsibility to our learning
Title: Families Central Idea: Families around the world have unique lifestyles.
Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Reflection Related Concepts: Geography, Belonging, Citizenship,
Stereotype, Identity Lines of Inquiry: • Different places around the world • Urban and rural communities • Similarities and differences in lifestyles
Title: Stories Central Idea: People express themselves and inform others through different types of stories.
Key Concepts: Form, Perspective, Reflection Related Concepts: Interpretation, Morals, Character Lines of Inquiry: • Different types of stories • Different feelings, beliefs, values and
points of view are expressed through stories
• Communicating our own ideas and feelings
Title: Weather Central Idea: Weather influences people’s lives.
Key Concepts: Form, Causation, Connection Related Concepts: Geography, Atmosphere, Climate,
Systems
Lines of Inquiry: • Observing and measuring weather • Weather patterns • Influences of weather on peoples lives
Title: Communication Devices Central Idea: Communication devices and tools have been developed for different purposes.
Key Concepts: Function, Change, Connection Related Concepts: Innovation, Communication, History Lines of Inquiry: • Role of communication devices and tools • Changes in communication devices and
tools • Communication devices and tools in
communities
Title: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Central Idea: Our personal choices can impact the environment.
Key Concepts: Form, Causation, Responsibility Related Concepts: Conservation, Consumption,
Sustainability, Citizenship, Values
Lines of Inquiry: • Renewable and non-renewable resources
of the planet • Impact of human and natural waste • Behaviours towards managing waste
WHO WE ARE
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
SHARING THE PLANETHOW THE WORLD WORKS
STANDARD 4
Title: Knowing Me, Knowing You Central Idea: Our values and beliefs shape who we are and can be shared in a variety of ways.
Key Concepts: Form, Perspective, Reflection Related Concepts: Values, Beliefs, Behaviour,
Communication, Identity Lines of Inquiry: • Values and beliefs • Our personal values and where they come
from • How we demonstrate and share our values
Title: It’s all in the past Central Idea: Influences from the past are evident today.
Key Concepts: Form, Causation, Reflection Related Concepts: Chronology, Invention, Innovation,
Sources
Lines of Inquiry: • Different civilisations • Influences from the past • How we influence the future
Title: Magical Materials Central Idea: Through manipulating materials, we can discover, extend and enjoy our creatively.
Key Concepts: Form, Change, Perspective Related Concepts: Changes of state, Properties,
Manipulation
Lines of Inquiry: • Properties of materials • Changing materials to suit a purpose • The impact of using different materials
Title: Ecosystems Central Idea: An ecosystem is a community of biotic and abiotic elements, which need to stay in balance.
Key Concepts: Function, Connection, Causation Related Concepts: Adaptation, Animals, Classification,
Habitat, Biodiversity, Ecosystems
Lines of Inquiry: • Elements of an ecosystem • Co-operative nature of an ecosystem • Effects of change on an ecosystem
Title: Workplaces Central Idea: Work places are organisations where people share responsibility towards a common purpose.
Key Concepts: Function, Responsibility, Reflection Related Concepts: Cooperation, Production, Networks
Lines of Inquiry: • The purpose and structure of work places • The effect of people’s actions within work
places • Successful work places
Title: Peaceful living Central Idea: There are consequences to individuals and communities when conflict occurs.
Key Concepts: Function, Causation, Responsibility Related Concepts: Peace, Organisations, Conflict
Lines of Inquiry: • Types and causes of conflict • Peaceful conflict resolution strategies • Local and global organisations promoting
peace
WHO WE ARE
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
SHARING THE PLANETHOW THE WORLD WORKS
STANDARD 5
Title: Change is a Certainty! Central Idea: Human beings go through a continual process of change.
Key Concepts: Change, Responsibility, Function Related Concepts: Puberty, Choices
Lines of Inquiry: • Human beings/life changes over time • We are responsible for accepting and
dealing with the changes we face • The changes that occur during puberty
Title: Exploration Central Idea: Our world grows through exploration.
Key Concepts: Reflection, Form, Perspective Related Concepts: Exploration, Adventure, Survival
Lines of Inquiry: • The reasons humankind explores • Explorers and their contributions • The hardships explorers encountered • Tools the explorers used
Title: The Language of Art Central Idea: People express their beliefs, imaginations, values and experiences through the arts.
Key Concepts: Reflection, Perspective, Form Related Concepts: Values, Culture, Creativity
Lines of Inquiry: • Artists express themselves through
different forms • Experiences and imagination and beliefs
inspire us to be creative • Personal preferences of artistic expression
Title: Energy Central Idea: Energy may be converted from one form to another and can be stored in various ways.
Key Concepts: Form , Function, Connection Related Concepts: Storage, Transformation, Energy
Lines of Inquiry: • Sources of energy • Forms of energy • Transformation of energy • Energy for the future
Title: Leadership Central Idea: Personal qualities, beliefs and situations shape leaders.
Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Perspective Related Concepts: Leadership, Characteristics, Identity,
Society, Differences, Similarities
Lines of Inquiry: • Characteristics of leaderships • How leadership impacts society • The interpretation of effective leadership
Title: What Am I Eating? Central Idea: The consumption and origin of food impacts our environment.
Key Concepts: Causation, Responsibility, Perspective Related Concepts: Consumption, Origin, Food, Pollution,
Environment, Global Warming
Lines of Inquiry: • Origins of food in relation to Botswana • Exploring my families carbon footprint • Reasons behind people’s chosen eating
habits
WHO WE ARE
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
SHARING THE PLANETHOW THE WORLD WORKS
STANDARD 6
Title: Chance or Choice? Central Idea: Circumstances influence our identity and choices.
Key Concepts: Function, Causation, Responsibility Related Concepts: Reproduction, Fact, Patterns, Choices
and Consequences, Genetics, Identity
Lines of Inquiry: • Biological influences on our individual
traits • Environmental influences on your identity • Making informed choices
Title: Migration Central Idea: Migration changes over time and has different effects.
Key Concepts: Change, Connection, Perspective Related Concepts: Pattern, Artefacts, Citizenship,
Civilisation, Interdependence
Lines of Inquiry: • Migration • Rights and responsibilities of citizens • The effects of migration on local and global
communities
Title: I Create, Therefore I Am! Central Idea: We share and extend our experiences through creativity.
Key Concepts: Connection, Causation, Function Related Concepts: Interpretation, Imagination, Techniques
Lines of Inquiry: • Peoples’ perceptions of creativity and art • The evolution of a particular art style or
movement • The skills and techniques used to express
our personal creativity
Title: Natural Disasters Central Idea: Natural disasters have an impact on our lives.
Key Concepts: Function, Responsibility, Reflection Related Concepts: Tectonic plate movement, Impact,
Landscape, Geography
Lines of Inquiry: • Natural Disasters • Local action • Factors that influence recovery from
natural disasters
Title: Economics Central Idea: Economic choices impact people’s quality of life.
Key Concepts: Function, Connection, Responsibility Related Concepts: Wealth, Sustainability, Interdependence
Lines of Inquiry: • Value vs wealth • How society functions as an economic unit • Responsible use of money
Title: Exhibition
Central Idea: Students choose one area of interest from TD theme and create there own central idea.
Key Concepts: Form, Function, Causation, Change, Connection, Perspective, Responsibility, Reflection
Lines of Inquiry:
• Student generate their own Lines of Inquiry that connect to their chosen concepts
WHO WE ARE
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
SHARING THE PLANETHOW THE WORLD WORKS
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