Programme of Inquiry
The American School of Antananarivo
Who we are
Transdis- An inquiry into the nature of
ciplinary the self; beliefs and values;
Theme 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 We require different skills,
idea behaviours, and attitudes in
order to get along with
others.
Lines of We use interpersonal
inquiry skills to get along with
people in our lives.
We are members of many
types of groups with
different rules and
consequences for breaking
them.
There are elements to fair
play and good
sportsmanship.
We respect the rights,
opinions, and cultures of
others.
Subject English Language Arts,
focus Social Studies, Science,
Technology
Key Causation, Perspective,
concepts Responsibility
Grade 1
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.
People have always been
explorers and continue to be
curious about our world.
The earth changes over
time.
There are many places
people explore.
There are a variety of
tools and ways to explore.
Earth events happen
quickly and slowly.
English Language Arts,
Social Studies, Science,
Technology
Causation, Change,
Connection, Reflection
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.
We communicate ideas,
feelings and what is
important to us through
stories.
There are many ways to
tell stories.
Storytellers require skills.
There are different types
of stories.
There are many different
reasons for storytelling.
English Language Arts,
Social Studies, Music,
Technology, Malagasy
Form, Function, Perspective
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.
All living things have a life
cycle and change.
Living things have needs.
Living things change.
All living things have a life
cycle
Plants and animals have
many parts
English Language Arts,
Social Studies, Science
Causation, Change,
Connection
How we organize
ourselves
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.
We are members of many
communities that rely on
people with different skills
working together.
People work together in We can predict and
communities by doing their
special jobs.
We show thanks and
appreciation for people in
our communities
We are members of many
communities
Good citizens are people
who are involved and
participate in the community,
are respectful of community
and individuals property,
follow laws, and help other
citizens when they are in
need.
English Language Arts,
Social Studies, Science,
Technology
Function, Causation,
Connection
August 2017
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.
Weather changes and affects
people's daily lives.
record weather changes.
Weather changes the way
people live.
We have a responsibility
to care for people affected
by weather.
Weather consists of many
things.
English Language Arts,
Social Studies, Science,
Technology
Function, Change,
Responsibility
 Who we are
Related
concepts friendship, manners, roles,
communication
Learning Learner Profile Items:
experiences Communicators, Open-
minded, Caring
Attitudes: Appreciation,
Cooperation, Respect,
Tolerance
Research Skills:
Formulating Questions
Self-management Skills:
Codes of Behaviour
Thinking Skills: Acquisition
of knowledge, Dialectical
thought, Metacognition
Social Skills: Respecting
others, Cooperating,
Resolving conflict, Group
decision making, Adopting a
variety of group roles
Communication Skills:
Listening, Speaking, Non-
verbal
Where we are in place
and time
exploration, discovery,
history
exploration, discovery,
history, landforms
Learner Profile Items:
Inquirers, Knowledgeable,
Thinkers, Communicators,
Risk-takers (Courageous)
Attitudes: Confidence,
Cooperation, Curiosity,
Tolerance
Research Skills:
Formulating Questions,
Collecting Data, Recording
Data, Presenting Research
Self-management Skills:
Organization
Thinking Skills: Application,
Analysis
Social Skills: Cooperating,
Group decision making,
Adopting a variety of group
roles
Communication Skills:
Speaking, Writing,
Presenting
How we express
ourselves
genre, puppetry, storyboard,
performance
Learner Profile Items:
Inquirers, Risk-takers
(Courageous)
Attitudes: Cooperation,
Creativity, Enthusiasm
Research Skills: Observing,
Planning
Self-management Skills:
Time Management
Thinking Skills: Acquisition
of knowledge, Application,
Analysis, Evaluation,
Metacognition
Social Skills: Adopting a
variety of group roles
Communication Skills:
Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing, Non-
verbal, Viewing, Presenting
How the world works
cycles, transformation,
growth
Learner Profile Items:
Inquirers, Knowledgeable,
Thinkers
Attitudes: Appreciation,
Commitment, Cooperation,
Curiosity
Research Skills:
Formulating Questions,
Collecting Data, Recording
Data, Presenting Research
Self-management Skills:
Gross Motor, Fine Motor,
Safety, Healthy Lifestyles
Thinking Skills: Acquisition
of knowledge, Application
Social Skills: Accepting
Responsibility, Group
decision making
Communication Skills:
Reading, Writing, Viewing,
Presenting
How we organize
ourselves
cooperation, employment,
citizenship
Learner Profile Items:
Principled, Open-minded,
Caring
Attitudes: Appreciation,
Commitment, Cooperation,
Empathy, Respect, Tolerance
Research Skills:
Formulating Questions,
Collecting Data, Presenting
Research
Self-management Skills:
Healthy Lifestyles, Codes of
Behaviour
Thinking Skills: Acquisition
of knowledge
Social Skills: Accepting
Responsibility, Respecting
others, Cooperating
Communication Skills:
Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Presenting
Sharing the planet
weather systems, seasons
Learner Profile Items:
Inquirers, Knowledgeable,
Communicators, Caring
Attitudes: Appreciation,
Empathy, Integrity, Respect
Research Skills:
Formulating Questions,
Observing, Planning,
Collecting Data, Recording
Data, Organizing Data,
Interpreting Data, Presenting
Research
Self-management Skills:
Fine Motor, Safety, Healthy
Lifestyles, Informed Choices
Thinking Skills: Acquisition
of knowledge, Application,
Synthesis
Social Skills: Accepting
Responsibility, Respecting
others, Cooperating,
Adopting a variety of group
roles
Communication Skills:
Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing, Viewing,
Presenting