Our Programme of Inquiry
Bradbury School – 2009/10 Program of Inquiry (POI)
Whole School Program of Inquiry Download (Updated 14 June 2010) Click Here
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Bradbury School – 2010/11 Program of Inquiry (POI)
(version updated – 14 June 2010) *Related Concepts = R/C
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Year 1
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Trans-disciplinary
Theme
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Who we are
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Where We Are In Place And Time
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How We Express Ourselves
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How the world works
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How We Organise Ourselves
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Sharing The Planet
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Definition
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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 andresponsibilities; what it means to be human.
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An inquiry into orientation in place and time;personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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An inquiry into the ways in which we discover andexpress ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the way in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
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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 the environment.
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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.
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An inquiry into our rights and responsibilitiesin the struggle to sharefinite resources with otherpeople and with other living things; communitiesand of the relationships within and betweenthem; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
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Unit title
Subject Focus
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Ourselves – Who we are
PSPE, Social Studies
Term 1 – Unit 1
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On the move
Social Studies, Science
Term 1 – Unit 3
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I can be an Author
Language, Arts
Term 3 – Unit 6
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Lifecycles
Science
Term 2 – Unit 4
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People who help us
Social studies, PSPE, Language, Arts
Term 1 – Unit 2
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The Ocean
Science and Social Studies
Term 2 – Unit 5
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Central Idea
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I learn more about myself everyday.
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People choose different types of transport for different reasons.
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Books inform, give us pleasure and help our imagination grow.
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All living things go through a process of change.
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I can be a person who helps.
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The ocean is important and we have the responsibility to take care of it.
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Lines of Inquiry
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*I have changed
*What I can do
*I can learn in different ways
Key Concept: Change
R/C: similarities, differences, growth, transformation
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*The kinds of transport we and other people use and how this has changed over time
* Different transport systems exist for different purposes and needs
*Transport affects the environment
Key Concepts: Connection, function RC: Systems
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*All books are different
*We can learn from books
*I can create my own book
Key Concepts: Form and Function
R/C: Structure, purpose and Communication
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*Characteristics of living things
*How living things change over their lifetime
*Life cycles
Key Concepts: Change and Causation
R/C: Living and non-living, Adaptation, growth and cycles
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*There are people who help us
*I can be a person who helps
*I can help others in different ways
Key Concepts: Responsibility and Connection
R/C: Relationships, roles
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*The ocean is important
*The effects that humans can have on the ocean
*We need to be responsible when using the ocean
Key Concepts: Reflection, and Responsibility
R/C: Conservation and ecosystems
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Year 2
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Trans-disciplinary
Theme
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Who we are
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Where We Are In Place And Time
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How We Express Ourselves
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How the world works
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How We Organise Ourselves
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Sharing The Planet
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Definition
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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 andresponsibilities; what it means to be human.
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An inquiry into orientation in place and time;personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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An inquiry into the ways in which we discover andexpress ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the way in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
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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 the environment.
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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.
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An inquiry into our rights and responsibilitiesin the struggle to sharefinite resources with otherpeople and with other living things; communitiesand of the relationships within and betweenthem; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
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Unit title
Subject Focus
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Countries and culture
Social Studies, PSPE
Term 2 – Unit 5
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Toys and Games
Social Studies and PSPE
Term 1 – Unit 3
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Imagination
Arts, Language,
Social Studies
Term 3 – Unit 6
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Forces
Science
Term 2 - Unit 4
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Community
Social Studies, Language
Term 1 - Unit 1
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Habitats
Science and Social Studies
Term 1 – Unit 2
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Central Idea
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There are many different cultures in this world
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Children throughout time and around the world have played with toys and games
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Imagination is a tool for extending our ability to think, create and express ourselves
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Forces impact on movement
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A community reflects the needs of people
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The decisions people make can affect habitats
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Lines of Inquiry
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*Understanding the concept of culture
*My own culture
*Similarities and differences between cultures
Key Concepts: Form and Connection
Related Concepts: Identity, tradition, diversity
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*How toys and games have changed over the years
*Differences and similarities between toys and games around the world
*How we learn through playing
Key Concepts: Change and Form
Related Concepts: Chronology, history, innovation
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*How we demonstrate and enjoy our imagination
*How our imagination helps us to express ourselves
*How imagination helps us to solve problems
Key Concepts: Perspective and reflection
Related Concepts: Creativity, interpretation
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*Different forces and their properties
*The impact of forces on our life
*Forces cause change of movement and shape
Key Concepts: Function and Causation
Related Concepts: Transformation of energy, forces
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*What is a community
*The important reasons why people choose a community to live in
*Our responsibility to the community
Key Concepts: Responsibility and connection
R/C: citizenship, systems and relationships
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*We all have a habitat
*Humans affect habitats
*Humans need to work to protect habitats
Key Concepts: Responsibility and Causation
Related Concepts: Consequences, conservation, and habitats
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Year 3
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Trans-disciplinary
Theme
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Who we are
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Where We Are In Place And Time
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How We Express Ourselves
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How the world works
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How We Organise Ourselves
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Sharing The Planet
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Definition
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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 andresponsibilities; what it means to be human.
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An inquiry into orientation in place and time;personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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An inquiry into the ways in which we discover andexpress ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the way in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
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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 the environment.
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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.
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An inquiry into our rights and responsibilitiesin the struggle to sharefinite resources with otherpeople and with other living things; communitiesand of the relationships within and betweenthem; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
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Unit title
Subject Focus
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Healthy Habits
PSPE, Language
Term 1 – Unit 1
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Legacies: An examination of past civilizations
Social Studies
Term 2 – Unit 5
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Art expression and interpretation
Visual Arts, Language
Term 1 – Unit 2
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Air
Science and Language
Term 2 – Unit 4
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Have I got news for you
Language, The Arts
Term 1 – Unit 3
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Build it up
Science and Technology
Term 3 – Unit 6
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Central Idea
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Choices we make can affect our health
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Past civilizations have an impact on us.
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Art is an expression of human thoughts and is open to interpretation
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Understanding the properties of air allows people to make practical applications
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Different forms of media inform and persuade.
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The design of buildings and structures are influenced by the environment and the availability of materials.
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Lines of Inquiry
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*Factors that contribute to health and well being,
*Making informed personal choices to be healthy
*Consequences of the choices we make
Key Concepts: Connection and causation
R/ C: Consequences, Homeostasis (Balance)
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*Development of civilisations.
*The time and place of civilizations.
*The components of Ancient Civilisations (systems, artifacts) and how they are connected to today.
Key Concepts: Change and Connection
R/ C: Civilizations, chronology and innovation
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*The elements and principles that constitute visual art
*Different elements and techniques of visual art can help us to express ourselves
*Visual art can be interpreted differently by viewers
Key Concepts: Form and Perspective
R/ C: Properties, interpretation, opinion, subjectivity
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*The properties of air
*How we use air
*The relationship between air and sound
Key Concepts: Form and Function
R/ C: Properties, relationships, predictions
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* What constitutes media
*Media is presented in
different ways
*Media impacts me
Key Concepts: Form and Causation
R/ C: communication, opinion, impact
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*Consideration to take into account when building a structure
*How structures impact on the environment
*Materials have different properties which can be used in different ways
Key Concepts: Function and responsibility
R/ C: structure, landscape, materials
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Year 4
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Trans-disciplinary
Theme
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Who we are
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Where We Are In Place And Time
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How We Express Ourselves
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How the world works
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How We Organise Ourselves
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Sharing The Planet
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Definition
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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 andresponsibilities; what it means to be human.
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An inquiry into orientation in place and time;personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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An inquiry into the ways in which we discover andexpress ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the way in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
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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 the environment.
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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.
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An inquiry into our rights and responsibilitiesin the struggle to sharefinite resources with otherpeople and with other living things; communitiesand of the relationships within and betweenthem; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
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Unit title
Subject Focus
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Body Works
Science, PSPE, Social Studies
Term 1 – Unit 3
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Migration
Social studies, Language
Term 3 – Unit 6
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Beliefs and Values
Language, PSPE
Term 1 – Unit 1
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Our Changing Planet
Science
Term 2 – Unit 5
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Field to table
Social Studies
Term 2 – Unit 4
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Sharing the planet
Science, Social studies
Term 1 – Unit 2
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Central Idea
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The body systems interact and work together for us to be able to function
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There are challenges, risks and opportunities involved in human migration
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Beliefs and values shape people’s thinking and action
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The continual changing nature of the Earth’s physical structure affects human lives
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Food goes through many changes in order to get from field to table
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Ecosystems can be changed by a variety of factors
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Lines of Inquiry
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*Systems of the body and how they function
*Connections between the body systems
Key Concepts: Connection and Function
R/ C: Systems, relationships
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*The reasons why people migrate
*Historical migration to Hong Kong
*The impact of migration
Key Concepts: Causation, reflection and Change
R/C: generations, population, personal history
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*Exploring our beliefs and values
*Culture influences our beliefs and values
*Exploring the beliefs and values of our school
Key Concepts: Perspective, responsibility
R/C: values, beliefs, opinion
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*The Earth’s structure
*The Earth’s structure continually changes
*How the Earth’s structural changes effects humans
Key Concepts: Form, Causation, Change
R/C: Geology, techtonic plate movement
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*The origin of food
*The ways foods are grown, harvested and processed
*The stages of transportation and distribution of food
Key Concepts: Function, Connection and Change
R/C: systems, networks, cycles
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*The components of an eco system
*Connections and cycles in ecosystems
*Events that impact on ecosystems
Key Concepts: Form and Connection
R/C: adaptation, systems, biodiversity
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Year 5
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Trans-disciplinary
Theme
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Who we are
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Where We Are In Place And Time
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How We Express Ourselves
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How the world works
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How We Organise Ourselves
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Sharing The Planet
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Definition
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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 andresponsibilities; what it means to be human.
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An inquiry into orientation in place and time;personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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An inquiry into the ways in which we discover andexpress ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the way in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
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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 the environment.
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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.
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An inquiry into our rights and responsibilitiesin the struggle to sharefinite resources with otherpeople and with other living things; communitiesand of the relationships within and betweenthem; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
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Unit title
Subject Focus
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Circle of life
PSPE, Science
Term 2 - Unit 4
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Exploration
Social studies and Science
Term 1 - Unit 3
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Popular Culture
Arts, PSPE and Language
Term 2 - Unit 5
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Scientific Process
Science
Term 1 – Unit 1
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Breaking Rules
PSPE, Social studies
Term 1 – Unit 2
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Conflict in the World
Social Studies, Language, PSPE
Term 3 - Unit 6
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Central Idea
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All living things have life cycles characterized by physical change, changing roles and relationships
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Exploration leads to discovery and develops new understandings
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Changes in society can be expressed through popular culture
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People use scientific processes to challenge, investigate and clarify ideas.
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To meet the needs of communities there are rules and consequences
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There are consequences to individuals and communities when conflict occurs.
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Lines of Inquiry
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*Reproduction is a key characteristics of life
*The similarities and differences between life cycle in plants and animals
*The major phases in the life cycle of humans including puberty and reproduction
Key Concepts: Change and Form
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*Reasons for exploration
*Feelings and attitudes associated with exploration
*What we learn through exploration
Key Concepts: Perspective and Reflection
R/C: History, discovery and exploration
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*Changes in society in the 1960’s
*Popular culture changes over time and defines an era
*How the arts reflect change and change is reflected in the arts
Key Concepts: Reflection, Form and Function
R/C: Culture, influence, events
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*Scientific processes
*Designing and connecting experiments to test hypotheses
*The impact of science on society and the environment
Key Concepts: Form and Causation
R/C: properties, consequences and impact
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*There are consequences when rules are broken
*People’s value sand knowledge determine if they think rules are fair or unfair
*Every community needs a set of rules to function effectively
Key Concepts: Responsibility and causation
R/C: consequences, impact, rights and justice
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*Conflict can arise in many different situations.
*Conflict can cause people to be displaced.
*Conflict resolution is our responsibility.
Key Concepts: Causation and Responsibility
R/C: rights, conflict and identity
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Year 6
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Trans-disciplinary
Theme
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Who we are
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Where We Are In Place And Time
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How We Express Ourselves
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How the world works
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How We Organise Ourselves
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Sharing The Planet
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Definition
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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 andresponsibilities; what it means to be human.
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An inquiry into orientation in place and time;personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
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An inquiry into the ways in which we discover andexpress ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the way in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
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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 the environment.
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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.
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An inquiry into our rights and responsibilitiesin the struggle to sharefinite resources with otherpeople and with other living things; communitiesand of the relationships within and betweenthem; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
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Unit title
Subject Focus
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Well-being for life
PSPE, Science
Term 1 – Unit 3
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Then and Now
Social Studies,
Term 2 – Unit 2
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Culture
Social Studies, PSPE
Term 1 – Unit 1
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Year 6 Cross Phase Unit
Science
Term 2 – Unit 4
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Impact of Technology
Social Studies and Science
Term 2 – Unit 5
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Sharing the planet
Science, Social Studies and
PSPE
Term 3 – Unit 6
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Central Idea
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Our personal, social and physical well-being changes over time with influence from intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
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People and places have histories which can be uncovered through a variety of sources
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International mindedness provides a window into the cultures of others
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Changing material to suit our needs impacts our world
In partnership with QBS and South Island School.
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Technology impacts on the world of work and leisure
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The way we live impacts the global environment
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Lines of Inquiry
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*The concept of well being
*Factors that contribute to well-being (physical, mental, social and spiritual)
*Personal issues affecting our well-being
Key Concepts: Change and Responsibility
R/C: sexuality, gender, growth
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*Varying sources provide differing levels of information
*Ways to interpret sources and further our understanding of history
*Validity of information
Key Concepts: Reflection and Form
R/C: artifacts, chronology, evidence and reliability
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*The diverse ways in which culture can be expressed
*International mindedness
*Misconceptions, stereotypes and prejudices
Key Concepts: Function and Perspective
R/C: beliefs, truths, behaviour
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*The properties of different material
*The various changes materials can go through
*Impact the changes we have on our world
*Methods to measure change
Key Concepts: Form, Function and Change
R/C: measurement, transformation, sustainability
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*Circumstances that lead to important innovations
*How technology impacts on people’s lives
Key Concepts: Change and Causation
R/C: communication, innovation
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*How natural resources are used
*Transformation of energy
*Ways to reduce our environmental footprint
Key Concepts: Causation and Responsibility
Related concepts: Perspective, Curiosity, Sustainability,
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