Our Programme of Inquiry
Bradbury School – 2011/12 Program of Inquiry (POI)
Whole School Program of Inquiry Download (Updated 23 November 2011) For PDF version Click here
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Bradbury School – 2011/12 Program of Inquiry (POI)
(version updated – 23rd November 2011) *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
PSE, Social Studies
Term 1 – Unit 1
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On the move
Social Studies
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, PSE and Language
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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Stories inform, give us pleasure and inspire.
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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 and Reflection
R/C: similarities, differences, growth, transformation
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* Different transport exist for different purposes and needs
* Transport has changed over time
*Transport affects the environment
Key Concepts: Causation, function RC: Systems, Consequences
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*There are many different kinds of stories
*We can be inspired by stories
*I can create my own stories
Key Concepts: Form and Perspective
R/C: Structure, purpose and communication
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*Characteristics of living things
*How living things change over their lifetime
*Living things have different Life cycles
Key Concepts: Change and Form
R/C: Living and non-living, Adaptation and growth
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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 behaviour
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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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Familiy Ancestory
Social Studies, PSE
Term 1 – Unit 1
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Toys and Games
Social Studies and PSE
Term 1 – Unit 3
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Imagination
Arts, Language,
Term 3 – Unit 6
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Forces
Science
Term 2 - Unit 4
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Community
Social Studies, Language
Term 3 - Unit 5
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Habitats
Science and Social Studies
Term 1 – Unit 2
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Central Idea
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Families help us to understand who we are
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Children throughout time and around the world have played with toys and games
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We express our imagination in a variety of ways
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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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*Familiy ancestry
*Similarities and differences between families
*How and why people celebrate
Key Concepts: Form, Perspective, 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 Connection
Related Concepts: form, chronology, history, innovation
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*The value of imagination
*How we express ourselves
*How we can stimulate our imagination
Key Concepts: Perspective and reflection
Related Concepts: Empathy, invention, transformation
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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
PSE, Language
Term 1 – Unit 1
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Impact of history on our lives
Social Studies
Term 3 – Unit 6
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Art expression and interpretation
Visual Arts, Language
Term 2 – Unit 4
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Scientific Inquiry
Science and Language
Term 1 – Unit 2
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Media and advertising
Language, The Arts, PSE
Term 1 – Unit 3
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Earth’s limited resources
Science and PSE
Term 3 – Unit 5
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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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The Arts can be used to communicate ideas and experiences creatively
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Scientific exploration helps us to understand our world
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The choices we make as consumers are influenced by the marketing of products.
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People can establish practices in order to sustain and maintain the Earth’s resources.
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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: Causation and Form
R/ C: Consequences, Balance
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*The components of Ancient Civilisations.
*Various sources provide information about the past.
*The impact of our Civilisations on the future.
Key Concepts: Form and Connection
R/ C: Civilizations, chronology and innovation
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*There are a variety of forms to express ourselves
*Different elements and techniques of art can help us to express ourselves
*The Arts can be interpreted differently by viewers
Key Concepts: Form and Perspective
R/ C: Properties, interpretation, opinion, subjectivity
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*Science investigations help us learn about our world
*The importance of scientific curiosity
*Methods and processes of scientific investigations
Key Concepts: Function and Causation
R/ C: force and energy
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* The needs and wants of consumers
*Advertising influences our choices
*Use of persuasive language in media
Key Concepts: Function and Reflection
R/ C: Form, communication, opinion, impact
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*Decomposition of different materials
*Personal choices that can help sustain the environment
*Reducing, reusing and recycling different materials
Key Concepts: Change and responsibility
R/ C: cycles,adaptation,valuesand initiative
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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 and PSE
Term 1 – Unit 3
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Migration
Social studies, Language
Term 3 – Unit 6
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Beliefs and Values
Language, PSE
Term 1 – Unit 1
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Our Changing Planet
Science and Social Studies
Term 2 – Unit 5
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Food for all
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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Our body systems interact 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 Earth’s changing nature affects life
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There are many systems involved in the production, supply and distribution of food
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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
*The role and function of systems
*Connections between the body systems
Key Concepts: Form, Connection and Function
R/ C: Systems and relationships
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*People migrate for different reasons
*Historical migration to Hong Kong
*The effects of migration on us
Key Concepts: Perspective and Reflection
R/C: generations,migration 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 and Causation
R/C: responsibility,values, beliefs, opinion
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*The Earth’s structure and changes
*The effects on life
*Preparing for the future
Key Concepts: Causation and Change
R/C: form, geology, techtonic plate movement, erosion
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*How and where we get our food – production processes
*Availability and access to food
*Changes in systems will have consequences
Key Concepts: Function and Connection
R/C: ethics,systems,rights
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*Components of an eco system
*Interdependence and adaptations in ecosystems
*Impacts on ecosystems
Key Concepts: Responsibility, Change and Connection
R/C: adaptation, systems, biodiversity, conservation
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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
PSE, Science
Term 2 - Unit 4
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Exploration
Social studies and Science
Term 1 - Unit 3
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Express your emotions
Arts, PSE and Language
Term 2 - Unit 5
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Scientific Process
Science
Term 1 – Unit 2
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Breaking Rules
PSE, Social studies
Term 1 – Unit 1
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Conflict in the World
Social Studies, Language, PSE
Term 3 - Unit 6
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Central Idea
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Reproduction contributes to the continuation of living organisms
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Exploration leads to discovery and develops new understandings
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People express and reflect on emotions through creative arts
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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 part of a life cycle
*The similarities and differences between life cycle in plants and animals
Key Concepts: Change and Function
R/C: Cycles, growth,behaviour
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*Reasons for exploration
*Feelings and attitudes associated with exploration
*What we learn through exploration
Key Concepts: Perspective, Causation and Reflection
R/C: History, discovery and exploration
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*Art forms
*Expressing emotions through the Arts
*Reflecting on emotions shown in different Art forms
Key Concepts: Reflection, Form and Connection
R/C: Perception, self expression, observation and subjectivity
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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 Connection
R/C: properties, consequences and impact
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*There are consequences when rules are broken
*People’s values and knowledge determine if they think rules are fair or unfair
*Every community needs a set of rules to function effectively
Key Concepts: Responsibility and Perspective
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, justice 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
PSE, Science, Visual Arts
Term 1 – Unit 3
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Then and Now
Social Studies, Language
Term 1 – Unit 2
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International Mindedness
The Arts, Social Studies, PSE
Term 1 – Unit 1
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Changing Materials
Science, Maths, Visual Arts
Term 2 – Unit 4
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Impact of Technology
Social Studies
Term 3 – Unit 6
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EXHIBITION UNIT
Term 3 – Unit 5
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Central Idea
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Personal well being is dependent on a complex balance of inter-connected 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 materials affects the way we live
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Technology impacts on the world of work and leisure
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Actions and decisions have consequences that affect the world
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Lines of Inquiry
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*Many factors affect our well-being
*The decisions we make affect well-being
*Life changes affect well-being
Key Concepts: Causation, Change and Responsibility
R/C: sexuality, gender, growth, puberty
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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, discrimination and prejudices
Key Concepts: Function and Perspective
R/C: beliefs, truths, behaviour, prejudice
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*The properties of different material
*The various changes materials can go through
*The use of materials
*Methods to measure change
Key Concepts: Form, Function and Change
R/C: measurement, transformation, sustainability
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*Technology and inventions of the home, workplace and leisure activities
*Circumstances that lead to the development of important innovations
*How technology impacts on people’s lives
Key Concepts: Change Causation and Connection
R/C: communication, innovation, systems
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*Issues exist locally and globally
*Impact of your local or global issue
*Sustainable ways to make a difference
Key Concepts:
To be identified by each Year 6 ExhibitionTeam
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