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.

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Inquiry
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6 weeks (Sept 4 -Oct 13)

Learning about
perspectives
Related affects
Concepts: Place,

Value, Connection, Conflict,

Responsibility

relationships and how

they are developed
respecting others
perspectives
enhancing relationships
How are relationships
developed?
Why do people have
different perspectives?

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.

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.

7 weeks (Oct 16 Dec 1)

6 weeks (Dec 4-Jan 26)

How We Organize
Ourselves

How We Express
Ourselves

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.
6 weeks (Jan 29-Mar 9)

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.

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.

7 weeks (March 12- May

4)

5 weeks (May 7-June 8)

Natural
transformations
Related Concepts:
lead to

External
influences impact
Related
the Concepts:
function of

Human
exploration
Related impacts
Concepts:

Energy may be
converted from
Related
Concepts:
one
form to

Dramatic
performance
Related
Concepts:
allows
for varied

Key Concepts: Form;

Key Concepts: Function;

Causation; Responsibility

Key Concepts: Connection,

Change, Reflection

Key Concepts: Form;

Change; Responsibility

Key Concepts: Form;

Exploration creates
connections

What energy is

Transformation; Adaptation,
Composition, Forces

natural compositions
how natural forces
change compositions
human adaptations
What are natural
compositions
How do natural forces
change compositions?

Systems; Impact

external influences on
habitats

human responsibility
towards habitats
How are habitats
structured?

Social
Studies;
Language;
How
does learning
about
Math; PSPE; Music;

Earth
Science;
Socialadapt
Studies;
How
do humans
to
Language; Math ; PSPE;

Learner Profile: Openminded; Reflective

Attitudes: Tolerance;
Respect
Skills: Communication;
Social

Learner Profile: Inquirer;

Knowledgeable
Attitudes: Independence;
Curiosity
Skills: Research; Thinking

Learner Profile: Caring;

Open-minded
Attitudes: Empathy;
Appreciation
Skills: Thinking

Exploration; Communication

habitats

How do external
influences on habitats
impact its function?
Biology; Language; Math;
PSPE

Where We Are in
Place and Time

Exploration can lead to

change
Understanding our
How does exploration
create connections?
Does exploration lead to
change?

Social
Studies;
Language;
How
does understanding
Math; PSPE;

Learner Profile: Balanced;

Knowledgeable
Attitudes: Creativity;
Cooperation
Skills: Social; SelfManagement

Conservation; Energy

Different sources of
energy
our responsibility towards
the production and
What is energy?
Where does energy come
from?

What is our responsibility

Chemistry; Physics; Social
Studies; Language; PSPE

Learner Profile: Caring;

Principled
Attitudes: Appreciation;
Commitment
Skills: Research; Thinking

Expression; Interpretation,
Change

the different forms of selfexpression in dramatic

performance
interpretation of
expression
how the elements of
What are the different
forms of self-expression in
dramatic performance?

Why is expression
interpreted differently?
Language; PSPE; Visual Arts

Learner Profile:
Communicator; Risk-Taker,
Thinker
Attitudes: Confidence;
Enthusiasm; Integrity
Skills: Self-Management;
Communication, Social Skills