Who We Are Where We Are In Place and Time How We Express Ourselves How the World Works How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet

An inquiry into the natureof the self, beliefs andvalues; personal,physical, mental, socialand spiritual health;human relationshipsincluding families, friends,communities, andcultures; rights andresponsibilities; what itmeans to be human.

An inquiry into orientationin place and time;personal histories; homesand journeys; thediscoveries, explorationsand migrations ofhumankind; therelationships betweenand theinterconnectedness ofindividuals andcivilizations, from localand global perspectives.

An inquiry into the waysin which we discover andexpress ideas, feelings,nature, culture, beliefsand values; the ways inwhich we reflect on,extend and enjoy ourcreativity; ourappreciation of theaesthetic.

An inquiry into the naturalworld and its laws; theinteraction between thenatural world (physicaland biological) andhuman societies; howhumans use theirunderstanding ofscientific principles; theimpact of scientific andtechnological advanceson society and on theenvironment.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness ofhuman-made systemsand communities; thestructure and function oforganizations; societaldecision-making;economic activities andtheir impact onhumankind and theenvironment.

An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in thestruggle to share finiteresources with otherpeople and with otherliving things; communitiesand the relationshipswithin and between them;access to equalopportunities; peace andconflict resolution.

Who We Are Where We Are In Place and Time How We Express Ourselves How the World Works How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet

Central Idea: Knowinghow our body workshelps us take care of it Key Concepts: Function, Causation,Responsibility Related Concepts: Nutrition, Technology,Cause & Effect Lines of Inquiry: · how our bodies function · what our bodies needto be healthy · how to makeresponsible choices forour bodies

Central Idea:Every familyhas a story that shapeswho we are and wherewe are fromKey Concepts: FunctionPerspective,CausationRelated Concepts:Relationship, Identity,HistoryLines of Inquiry: · what makes a family · personal and familyhistories · how families shape whowe are

Central Idea: We canexpress ourselvesthrough the arts Key Concepts: Form, Perspective andReflection Related Concepts:Expression, Perceptions,Emotion Lines of Inquiry: · types of creativeexpression · how our creativity isinspired · how we respond to art

Central Idea: The motionof objects depends onmany factors Key Concepts: Form, Change andCausation Related Concepts: Shape, Gravity andMotion Lines of Inquiry: · the movement ofobjects · the factors that effect ofmovement · how the motion ofobjects can change

Central Idea: Members ofa school have roles andresponsibilities Key Concepts: Function,Connection,Responsibility Related Concepts:Communication, Familyand Roles Lines of Inquiry: · who is in a school · the jobs of the people inthe school · how the people in aschool work together

Central Idea: Livingthings change in differentways Key Concepts: Change,Responsibility andConnection Related Concepts:Nature, Living things andHuman Impact Lines of Inquiry: · the needs of livingthings · the way living thingschange · how living things areconnected

Cypress Park Primary IB Programme of Inquiry 2015-2016IB Transdisciplinary Themes

Kindergarten

Who We Are Where We Are In Place and Time How We Express Ourselves How the World Works How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet

1st Grade Central Idea: Communication affectsrelationships Key Concepts: Form,Function and Causation Related Concepts:Interactions,relationships, conflict Lines of Inquiry: · how peoplecommunicate · how self-regulationsupports ourdevelopment · how communicationchoices affectrelationships

1st Grade Central Idea: Communities are shapedby their environment Key Concepts: Form,Responsiblilty andconnection Related Concepts: Civilization, Cooperation,Diversity Lines of Inquiry: · what a communityincludes · roles andresponsibilities ofcommunity members · similarities anddifferences betweencommunities

1st Grade Central Idea: People connect throughthe arts Key Concepts: Form,reflection and perspective Related Concepts: Imagination, organizationand communication Lines of Inquiry: · what is art · how art is interpreted · how art helps buildunderstanding of others

1st Grade Central Idea: Light and sound can betransformed and used Key Concepts: Form,change Related Concepts:Energy, Technology andTransformation Lines of Inquiry: · the properties of lightand sound · the impact of light andsound · how we change lightand sound to meet ourneeds

1st Grade Central Idea:Understanding storystructure helps buildmeaning Key Concepts: Form,Perspective andReflection Related Concepts:Motivation, Character,Pattern Lines of Inquiry: · Expressing personalthoughts and feelings · The different forms ofexpression · The elements of storyorganization

1st Grade Central Idea: Animalsadapt to survive Key Concepts: Form,causation and change Related Concepts:Balance, Environment,Adaption

Lines of Inquiry: · why animals live indifferent places · animals' bodies andbehaviours · how animals survive

Who We Are Where We Are In Place and Time How We Express Ourselves How the World Works How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet

2nd Grade Central Idea: Countries are made upof diverse cultures thatconnect us Key Concepts: Form,Perspective, andConnection Related Concepts:Culture, Diversity,Interconnectedness · Characteristics ofculture · Understanding culture · How people connect tothe global communities

2nd Grade Central Idea: Human inventions havecreated opportunties forexploration Key Concepts: Form,Function, Change Related Concepts:Invention, Change,Exploration Lines of Inquiry: • Inventions used forexploration • Function of navigationaltools • How explorationcreates opportunities fornew understanding

2nd Grade Central Idea: Patterns can bediscovered, created andexpressed to achieve apurpose Key Concepts: Form,Function, Connection Related Concepts:Pattern, Creativity,Expression Lines of Inquiry: · Types of patterns · Creating patterns · Discovering and usingpatterns to help makesense of the world

2nd Grade Central Idea: Water is a vital resourcethat cycles through theenvironment Key Concepts:Connection,Responsibility, Function Related Concepts:Systems, Sustainability,Interdependence Lines of Inquiry: • the connectedness ofour local and global watersystems• the role water sourceshave in our community• caring for our localwater sources

2nd Grade Central Idea: Communities createsystems to meet theirneeds Key Concepts:Causation, Function,Responsiblity Related Concepts:Interconnectedness,Systems, Needs Lines of Inquiry: • development andpurpose of a community • human made systemswithin a community • the responsiblity ofcitizens within acommunity

2nd Grade Central Idea: Local action have globalconsequences Key Concepts:Causation, Perspective,Reflection Related Concepts:Environment,Interaction,Choice Lines of Inquiry: • human impact on theenvironment • understanding action • responsiblity of takingaction

Grade 1

Grade 2

Who We Are Where We Are In Place and Time How We Express Ourselves How the World Works How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet

3rd Grade Central Idea: Understanding one’sidentity helps buildrelationships Key Concepts:Reflection, Causation,Perspective Related Concepts:Identity, Influence,Relationship Lines of Inquiry: · Understanding one’sidentity · Diverse factors thataffect personal identity · Building healthyrelationships

3rd Grade Central Idea: Discoveries revealevidence of theindigenous ways of thepast Key Concepts:Causation, Form,Reflection Related Concepts:Discovery, Value,Symbolism Lines of Inquiry: · Evidence of pastindigenous cultures · Sacred places · How the past shapesour understanding ofothers

3rd Grade ExhibitionPlanner Central Idea: Expression of one’sbeliefs and valuesinfluenceour world Key Concepts: Studentspecific Related Concepts:student specific Lines of Inquiry: • Student created

3rd Grade Central Idea: Investigating the statesof matter leads to newunderstandings Key Concepts: Form,Function and Connection Related Concepts:Properties,Transformations,Interactions Lines of Inquiry: · Matter and its statesand properties · How matter works · How people use matterin their lives

3rd Grade Central Idea: Indigenous societiescreate systems to meettheir needs Key Concepts: Form,Perspective and function Related Concepts:Indigenous, Society andStructure Lines of Inquiry: · How indigenouscommunities arestructured · Characteristics ofvarious aboriginalcultures throughout theworld · How indigenoussocieties meet theirneeds

3rd Grade Central Idea: Ecosystems aredependent uponbalanced relationships Key Concepts:connection, responsibility,causation Related Concepts: interdependence,System, sustainability Lines of Inquiry: •Interdependence withinecosystems• How human actions canaffect the balance of anecosystem• The impact of removinga living thing from anecosystem

Grade 3