How We Organize Ourselves
Central idea :
Revolution stems from human desire to change and has consequences.
Key Concepts:
Change, perspective, responsibility
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
What teacher questions/provocations will drive these inquiries?
Current Transdisciplinary Theme
Where We Are In Place And Time
February-March
Central idea :
Histories and cultures influence our present and future lives.
Key Concepts:
perspective, causation, connection
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
What teacher questions/provocations will drive these inquiries?
November through January
Unit "How We Express Ourselves"
Age of Enlightenment--Renaissance
Central Idea:
Changes/advances in creativity and culture
impact history.
Learner Profile:
risk taker, inquirer, open minded
Key Concepts:
Change, Connection,Reflection
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
October 2019
Transdisciplinary theme: 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
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
Social and environmental influences play a part of our humanity. These factors shape our beliefs, values, self-worth
Outcomes to scientific advances and our responsibility
How we define humanity
What teacher questions/provocations will drive these inquiries?
Unit Provocation: Is the study of science & the need to discover the unknown always good? Can it go too far?
Central idea :
Revolution stems from human desire to change and has consequences.
Key Concepts:
Change, perspective, responsibility
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
- Compare social and political motivations for revolutions.
- Identify significant opposing viewpoints, and events leading up to a revolution.
- Compare and contrast different revolutions of the past and present.
What teacher questions/provocations will drive these inquiries?
- What unique characteristics did the New England, Middle, & Southern colonies have?
- What were the reasons colonists went to war?
- What individuals played a significant role in the American Revolution?
- How can the major battles be categorized and compared?
- What impact did foreign alliances have on the American Revolution?
- What historical impact did the outcome of the American Revolution have on the world?
Current Transdisciplinary Theme
Where We Are In Place And Time
February-March
Central idea :
Histories and cultures influence our present and future lives.
Key Concepts:
perspective, causation, connection
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
- Explore ancient civilizations and their influences on history.
- Compare/contrast the different cultures.
- Interpret how exploration had positive and negative effects on other cultures globally.
What teacher questions/provocations will drive these inquiries?
- Who were the ancient civilizations of the Americas?
- What similarities and differences can you find between these cultures?
- Compare cultural aspects of Native American tribes from different geographical regions.
- How would history and the present be different if the Spanish explorers never arrived in the Americas? Use examples and details as evidence to justify your response.
November through January
Unit "How We Express Ourselves"
Age of Enlightenment--Renaissance
Central Idea:
Changes/advances in creativity and culture
impact history.
Learner Profile:
risk taker, inquirer, open minded
Key Concepts:
Change, Connection,Reflection
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
- Global events that sparked the Age of Enlightenment.
- The innovations in math, science, art that changed world culture.
- Investigate and analyze the European explorer’s motives: economic, political, and social.
- Modern society and the influence of Renaissance innovations & inventions
- What changes occurred that contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance?
- What ideas formed the foundation for the Italian Renaissance?
- What contributions did writers & philosophers make to t6he Renaissance?
- How did the Greek and Romans influence the architecture and art of the Renaissance?
- Who were the Europeans that explored the Americas? What economic, political, and social factors influenced their exploration?
- Why is the legacy of Columbus so controversial?
October 2019
Transdisciplinary theme: 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
- Central idea : Experience, beliefs, and environment shape an organisms actions or reactions.
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
Social and environmental influences play a part of our humanity. These factors shape our beliefs, values, self-worth
Outcomes to scientific advances and our responsibility
How we define humanity
What teacher questions/provocations will drive these inquiries?
Unit Provocation: Is the study of science & the need to discover the unknown always good? Can it go too far?
- What do you think makes people explore the unknown?
- How do you define personal responsibility?
- What are reasons why a person may be rejected by society?
- What is the importance to love & be loved?
AUGUST_SEPTEMBER THEME
PYP IB TRANSDISCIPLANARY THEME:
How the World Works
Reading Text: Frankenstein
Student journals required-graded
Graphic organizers-graded
Exit tickets and quick writes-graded
Research report: Essay on a scientist whose contributions changed the world for the better
Central idea :
We use processes to investigate questions and solve problems.
Key concepts: Form, Function, Causation
Related concepts:
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
How scientific advances impact society and the environment
What teacher questions/provocations will drive these inquiries?
PYP IB TRANSDISCIPLANARY THEME:
How the World Works
Reading Text: Frankenstein
Student journals required-graded
Graphic organizers-graded
Exit tickets and quick writes-graded
Research report: Essay on a scientist whose contributions changed the world for the better
Central idea :
We use processes to investigate questions and solve problems.
Key concepts: Form, Function, Causation
Related concepts:
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
- Scientists need a set of skills in order to answer questions about the natural world.
How scientific advances impact society and the environment
What teacher questions/provocations will drive these inquiries?
- What does it mean to be a scientist?
- How do scientists learn about the natural world?
- How can we compare different types of investigations?
- What is a testable question?
- How do we perform a controlled experiment? What scientific tools are needed?
- What are our responsibilities to society and our environment?