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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 and responsibilities;
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 relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global
perspectives.
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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
and aesthetic.
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An inquiry into the natural world and its
laws; the interaction between natural world (physical and bilogical) and human
societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the
impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on 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 rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people
and with other living thing, communities and the relationships within and
between them; access equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
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Change Makers
Central
idea: Problems
arise within a community.
An
inquiry into:
•Problems
in a community.
•how
to solve the issues identified.
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EUREKA!
Central
idea: Inventions
bring
change.
An
inquiry into:
•the
need for inventions
•changes
in:
transportation
health/medicine
communications
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WHAT'S
THE
4-1-1?
Central
idea: Media
is used to
communicate
points of view, biases, beliefs & values.
An
inquiry into:
•types
& structures of media (persuasive & informative)
•the
use of language, images, & sounds to convey messages
•analysis
of the effect of media
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The Land Before Time
Central idea:
Forces of nature reshape the earth.
An
inquiry into:
•constructive
forces
•destructive
forces
•natural
resources
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GO
THE EXTRA MILE
Central
idea: Societies
depend on functioning systems.
An
inquiry into:
•why
we need to quantify the world
around
us
•measurement
systems
•measuring
tools
•uses
& techniques
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ENERGIZE
US!
Central
idea:
Energy is changed,
stored,
& used in different forms.
An
inquiry into:
•forms
of energy
•uses
of energy
•how
energy can be changed from one form to another
•the
impact of energy use on
environment
& society
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