Program of Inquiry - Year 5
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Units of Inquiry
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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.
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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 civilizations; from local and global perspectives.
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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.
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How the world works
An inquiry into the nature 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.
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How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made-systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; social decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
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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.
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Year 5
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Central Idea
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Children world wide face a variety of challenges and risks.
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People migrate around the world creating multicultural communities.
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People discover, express and reflect on their perspectives through creative arts.
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Science is everywhere and explains our world
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Successful business people reflect to improve their products and services and the way they sell them.
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Our personal choices can affect the environment.
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Lines of inquiry
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What it means to be a child in different places.
Rights of a child.
How children are protected
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The aspects of culture that are shared.
The reasons for migration
The effects of migration on communities
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Different techniques of digital media (skills)
Messages conveyed through art (perspective)
Creative and reflective process (reflection)
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How science impacts our daily lives
Scientific principles and how they were created
Processes for investigating scientifically
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The roles in a business
Successful products and services around the world.
The effective design, production and marketing of a product or service
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How to use the Earth’s resources responsibly.
How our actions affect the environment.
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Key Concepts
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Responsibility
Causation
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Causation
Connection
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Perspective
Reflection
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Change
Causation
Connection
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Connection
Causation
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ResponsibilityCausation
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Related concepts
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Rights, Roles
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Migration
Family
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Media,
Self-expression, Audience, Subjectivity
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Chemical and physical changes
Uses of materials
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Communication
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Conservation
Sustainability
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Learner Profile Focus
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Communicator, Principled
Balanced
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Inquirers,
Open-minded
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Communicator, Reflective,
Open-minded.
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Inquirer, Knowledgeable
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Reflective, Communicator
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Principled,
Caring, Inquirer
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Attitudes Focus
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Respect,
Tolerance,
Integrity
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Tolerance, Appreciation,
Empathy
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Creativity,
Appreciation
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Curiosity, Independence
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Cooperation
Creativity
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Integrity,
Appreciation, Commitment
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