English Language and Literature
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Writing Through the
Ages
Perspective, Character, Point Orientation in space
of View
and time
Getting the Message
Across
Communication
Scientific and technical Effective writers understand that A,B,C,D
innovation
audience, purpose, and structure
influence how a reader interprets
a text.
Communication:Use appropriate
forms of writing for different
purposes and audiences, Use a
variety of medi to communicate with
a range of audiences
Whale Rider
Connections, character,
context, setting
Fairness and
development
Our gender, age, culture, location A,B,C,D
and position in society, affect the
way we are perceived, our
opportunities and relationships.
Creative-thinking, Critical-thinking
One World
Connections, perspective,
character, intertextuality,
point of view, structure
Identities and
relationships
Different populations and cultures A,B,C,D
share the same problems, ideas
and dreams.
Creative-thinking, Critical-thinking
More Than Words
Creativity, audience
imperatives, genres, selfexpression, style
Personal and cultural
expression
Writers follow established
conventions to engage an
audience in different types of
visual texts.
Media Literacy, Collaboration
MYP2
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
Authors create works for specific
audiences and purposes.
A,B,C,D
Collaboration, Reflection skills,
Research skills including
referencing(All group presentation)
A,B,C,D
MYP3
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Reading for pleasure
(throughout the year)
Creativity, character, genres, Personal and cultural
self-expression, structure,
expression
style
Reading for pleasure can be used C, D
to develop creative writing skills
and increase an understanding of
the structure, style, and purpuse
of a variety of text types.
Plan long-term assignments; read for
pleasure; create original works and
ideas; use appropriate forms of
writing for different purposes and
audiences.
Who do you think you
are? (non-lit)
Creativity, genres, purpose,
structure
Identities and
relationships
Non-fiction text types can be used B, C, D
to develop creative skills and
express individual desires and
identities.
Write for different purposes;
Poetry - other Englishes Identity, context, point of
(poetry)
view, self-expression
Personal and cultural
expression
Language use is very individual
A, Biii
and a way of expressing cultural
identity, and therefore no one has
the right to tell you that your use
of language is 'wrong'.
Gather and organize relevant
information to formulate an
argument;
Change the world (non- Communication, audience
lit)
imperatives, context
Orientation in space
and time
Actions and words have the power B, C, D
to change an audience's views,
ideas and beliefs.
Write and speak for different
purposes; Interpret and use
effectively modes of non-verbal
communication
Homecoming // Wheel Connections, character,
of Surya (Novel#1)
setting, style
Identities and
relationships
Individuals are shaped by and
develop in response to their
environment, circumstances and
those around them.
Gather and organize relevant
information to formulate an
argument; read critically and for
comprehension
Our Day Out
(play): Walk a Mile in
My Shoes
Fairness and
development
The environment you grow up in A,B,C,D
has a significant impact on you as
a person and how successful you
will become.
Creative-thinking, Critical-thinking
Orientation in space
and time
How we interpret literature is
subject to our understanding of
context and purpose.
Gather and organize relevant
information to formulate an
argument; read critically and for
comprehension
Identity, perspective,
character, context, point of
view
Animal Farm (Novel#2) Perspective - Context,
Purpose, Setting
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
A, B, C, D
A, B, D
ATL skills
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
Reading for pleasure
(throughout the year)
Creativity, character, genres, Personal and cultural
self-expression, structure,
expression
style
Reading for pleasure can be used C, D
to develop creative writing skills
and increase an understanding of
the structure, style, and purpuse
of a variety of text types.
Plan long-term assignments; read for
pleasure; create original works and
ideas; use appropriate forms of
writing for different purposes and
audiences.
UNIT 1: Of Mice and
Men (Novel#1)
Connections, character,
context, setting
Identities and
relationships
Language can help us read
between the lines.
A, B
Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate,
synthesize and ethically use
information from a wide variety of
sources and media; read critically and
for comprehension
UNIT 2: Advertising
(Non-Lit - Media)
Creativity, audience
imperatives, purpose,
structure, style
Personal and cultural
expression
The media reflects as well as
influences social values.
A, B, C, D
Identities and
relationships
Critical readers understand that
historical context and authors'
perspectives affect readers'
interpretations of literary texts
and of the concept of truth.
A, B, C, D
Use intercultural understanding to
interpret communication; understand
the impact of media representations
and modes of presentation;
communicate information and ideas
effectively to multiple audiences
Communication; Collaboration Skills;
Critical Thinking Skills
A, B, C, D
MYP4
UNIT 3: Lord of the Flies Perspective - Character,
(Novel#2)
Context, Purpose, Point of
View.
UNIT 4: A Midsummer
Night's Dream (Play)
Perspective, genres, point of Orientation in space
view, setting
and time
The language of humor is not
limited to a specific day and age.
UNIT 5: Poetry Across
the World (Poetry)
Creativity, self-expression,
structure, style
Individuals make creative choices A, B, C, D
based on their cultural beliefs,
values and perspectives.
Personal and cultural
expression
ATL skills
Exercise leadership and take on a
variety of roles within groups;
Encourage others to contribute.
Gather and organize relevant
information to formulate an
argument; Create original works and
ideas.
MYP5
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
I have a dark and
dreadful secret
Communication
Creativity
Personal and Cultural
expression
Poetry can be a very effective
means of self-expression
A
B
C
D
Analysing, Organising ideas
Producing Text
Using language
Research
Life of Pi –
Yann Martell
Culture
Perspective
Identities and
Relationships
Works of literature aim to
A
influence the reader’s perspective B
on issues presented
C
D
Communication
Information literacy
Transfer skills
News Coverage
Communication
Perspective
Globalisation and
sustainability
What is communicated in
newspapers and on tv news
broadcasts is true.
B
C
D
Communication
Collaboration
Information literacy
Media literacy
Character, Theme,
Purpose, Structure
Plays can change our perception
of concepts.
A
B
C
D
Analysing
Organising ideas
Identity and
Relationships
Writers follow established
conventions to engage an
audience in different types of
visual texts.
A
B
C
D
Short stories are carefully
constructed pieces of writing
The concept of news
Equus – Peter Shaffer
Perspective
Short Stories & Creative Creativity
Writing
Dutch Language and Literature
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Jan Terlouw - Koning
van Katoren
Change, Perspective
Fairness and
development
The author's work can show Criteria A, B, C, D
his outlook on the world.
Communication, Systems;
Scientific and technical Technological advancement
innovation
impacts the way we
communicate
Criteria A, B, C, D
Communication skills,
Research
Script
Intertextuality, Setting, Structure
MYP2/3 - Year
1
Objectives
ATL skills
Communication Skills,
Media Literacy,
Finding your never
ending story
Communication,
Creativity; Design Adaptation
Personal and cultural
expression
Stories are adapted to
different forms in order to
engage the audience and
provide different
perspectives.
Criteria B iii, C, D
Communication skills
Creative Thinking
Comics
Creativity; setting
Orientation in space
and time
There is knowledge and
wisdom to be found in
comics.
Criteria A, B, C, D
Research, Critical
Thinking Skills, Transfer
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Thea Beckman
Connections; Character,
Orientation in space
and time
The body of work of an
Criteria A, B, C, D
author can tell us a lot about
the ideas and viewpoints of
that author.
Communication Skills
Genres, Setting, Theme
Objectives
ATL skills
Poetry in Notion
Aesthetics, Creativity;
Audience imperatives
Intertextuality
Purpose
Style
Personal and cultural
expression
Poetry allows for the
Criteria A, B, C, D
exploration of the marvels of
language
Communication Skills,
Creative Thinking
Mirjam Mous
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC |World literature
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
MYP2/3 - Year
2
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Kwaad met kwaad
bestrijden - Een goede
dag voor de Ezel
Perspective, connections;
character, point of view,
structure, context, theme
Fairness and
development
It is fair to repay evil with evil Criteria A, B, C, D
without consequences.
communication skills,
critical thinking skills,
reflection skills
Korte verhalen
Creativity; setting,
Personal and cultural
character, structure, style, expression
theme, genres
A short story is just that short!
communication skills,
creative thinking skills,
information literacy
skills
Tekstanalyse
Connections; audience
imperatives, context,
purpose, style
Globalization
and sustainability
In non-ficition texts words, Criteria A, B, C, D
sentences and paragrahs are
connected to communicate
the main idea and purpose to
the intended audience.
communication
skills, information
literacy skills, meia
literacy skills
Wilhelmus en de
anderen
Communication; audience
imperatives, genres, selfexpression, context, theme
Indentities and
relationships
In songs from the 1500 -1700 Criteria A, B, C, D
you see the same themes
that we see in today's songs.
communication skills,
information literacy
skills, collaboration
skills
MYP4/5 - Year
2
Objectives
Criteria A, B, C, D
ATL skills
MYP 4/5 - Year
1
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
Perenbomen bloeien
wit' - Point of view
(perspectief)
Perspective; character, point Indentities and
of view, setting
relationships
Books adapted into
films
Communication; character,
genre, point of
view, audience
imperatives, setting,
Scientific and technical Books and films use different Criteria A, B, C, D
innovation
techniques to
communicate a message to
the receiver.
communication
skills, creative thining
skills, critical thinking
skills
Poems
Creativity; intertextuality,
structure,
style, context, style, selfexpression
Personal and cultural
expression
In poems we can express our Criteria A, B, C, D
cultural background and
personal feelings in a
creative way with using only
few words.
communication skills,
creative thinking skills,
information literacy
skills
Burggravin van Vergi cold case
Perspective; point of view,
audience imperatives,
context, genres
Fairness
and development
A literary work from the
middle ages can show us a
perspective on fairness
applicable to everyday life.
communication skills,
collaboration skills,
organization skills,
information literacy
skills
The point of view in a book Criteria A, B, C, D
helps us to empathize with a
character.
Criteria A, B, C, D
ATL skills
communication skills,
creative thinking
skills, organization skills
English Language Acquisition
Phases 2-3
Unit title
Key and related
concepts
1. Where in the World? Connections /
Structure,
Conventions, Word
Choice
Global context
Identities and
relationships
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
Our choices and actions as tourists have
A, B, C, D
impacts on our destinations. The connections
we have with places form part of our identity.
Research skills
(including referencing),
Creative-thinking,
critical-thinking,
communication
The media has a powerful role in influencing
our view of world events, cultures and
communities.
Creative-thinking,
critical-thinking, Media
Literacy, Collaboration.
2. Newsflash!
Communication /
Audience, Structure,
Conventions, Word
Choice, Function
Scientific and
technical
innovation
3. Slugs and snails and
puppy dog tails
Culture
Personal and
Different cultures have different perspectives A,B,C,D
cultural expression on gender roles.
Media literacy, criticalthinking, creativethinking, reflection.
4. Walk a Mile in my
Shoes
Perspective
Fairness and
development
Critical-thinking,
reflection,
collaboration.
MYP2, MYP3,
MYP4 & MYP5
year 1
Inequality and injustice are present in every
society.
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
MYP2, MYP3,
MYP4 & MYP5
year 2
Unit title
Key and related
concepts
Global context
1. What's in a
neighbourhood?
Connections /
Globalization &
Structure & empathy sustainability
2. How do you pass
your time?
Creativity / Word
choice, purpose
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
The conventions and structure of our different A,B,C,D
communities connect us to the world, allowing
us to share different interests and value.
Information literacy,
creative-thinking skills,
communication skills,
reflection skills,
collaboration skills
Personal & cultural Hobbies ans leisure activities allow individual A,B,C,D
expression
creativity for personal and cultural expression
and have a purpose to enhance physical and
emotional well-being. Talking about our
hobbies and interests by making the
appropriate word choices can help us to
connect with others
Communication skills,
information literacy,
critical-thinking skills, ,
reflection skills,
3. In a world where
Communication /
there are 6500
Message
languages, how can we
understand each other?
Identities &
relationships
​Being able to speak more than one language
allows us to communicate a familiar message
in a new way and can give us the means to
develop relationships with others as well as
preserve our individual and collective
identities.
A,B,C,D
Information literacy,
creative-thinking skills,
communication skills,
reflection skills,
collaboration skills
4. Eat to live, or live to
eat?
Fairness and
development
Choices we make about what we eat are
influenced by our culture and the context in
which we live and send messages about the
lack of fairness in the division of resources.
A, B, C, D
Communication skills,
collaboration skills,
information literacy,
affective skills &
thinking skills.
Culture / Message
Phases 4-5
Unit title
Key and related
concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
1. Is it raining cats and
dogs
Communication /
message
Globalization &
sustainability
​In today's world, there is a need for us to
A, B, C, D
communicate a new message: as members of
a global community, it is our responsibility to
sustain our environment by taking a stand
against climate change
2. What if everybody
looked the same?
Culture / point of
view
Personal and
For centuries we have used external cultural A, B, C, D
cultural expression signs a vehicle for personal and cultural
expression. In today's world, however,
teenagers are being constantly bombarded
with messages about how they should look
and dress and are under immense pressure to
conform to certain points of view about
beauty.
3. What's your story?
Creativity / Empathy, Orientation in
conventions & Voice space and time
The conventions of story writing not only
A, B, C, D
allow writers to express their creativity but
also give them a voice through which they can
express a certain point of view and create
empathy for others. The act of reading and
sharing stories can help us better understand
our orientation in space and time
Creative skills, critical
skills, information
literacy skills, transfer
skills, communication
skills & collaboration
skills
4. Where do I belong?
Connections / context Identities &
relationships
A person's cultural identity and sense of
belonging may derive from connections to
family, language context, ethnicity and social
backgrounds.
Communication,
collaboration, selfmanagement, thinking,
transfer skills
MYP2, MYP3,
MYP4 & MYP5
year 1
Objectives
A, B, C, D
ATL skills
Communication,
organization,
collaboartion, thinking
and reflection skills
Communication skills,
collaboration skills,
affective skills &
informaton literacy
skills
Unit title
Key and related
concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
1. Is my identity my
brand?
Connections /
message
Scientific and
technical
innovation
Messages received through social media and A, B, C, D
social networking help us connect and express
our identity and shape not only future forms
of self-expression, but also influence technical
innovation.
Communication,
organization
information literacy &
thinking skills
2. What determines
health?
Culture / point of
view
Identities &
relationships
Point of view health and well-being are
influenced by our identities and relationships
with each other, and the messages we find in
the media , on social networks and in our
cultural environment.
Communication,
affective , reflection,
information media
literacy skills
3. Is there an art to
persuasion?
Communication /
messages & bias
Personal and
In modern life, it is essential that we have skills A, B, C, D
cultural expression to evaluate the messages we hear. It is even
more important that we decode different
forms of communication that present personal
and cultural expression to understand if they
are encouraging biased views and judge how
ethical they are.
Communication,
research, thinking
4. Can words paint a
thousand pictures?
Creativity / voice
Personal and
Writers use their craft not only to create and A, B, C, D
cultural expression let their voice be heard, but through the
process of stylistic choice they bring to life
worlds to share with their audiences. They use
their words for personal and cultural
expression in the same way as artist uses a
paintbrush.
Communication, social,
self-management
MYP2, MYP3,
MYP4 & MYP5
year 2
Objectives
A, B, C, D
ATL skills
Dutch Language Acquisition
Phases 1-2
MYP2/3 - Year 1
MYP2/3 - Year 2
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
Welcome to the
Netherlands
Communities
Identities and
Relationships
Exploring a new culture can broaden Crit A, C, D
horizons and open up opportunities
to immerse one in new communities.
Communication
Music
Communication, Creativity
Personal & Cultural
Expression
Music allows for true personal
expression
Crit B, C, D
Fairytales
Connections
Culture
Fairytales are a connection to our
cultural past
Food design has seen great
technological advances over the
ages.
Crit A, C, D
Food
Orientation in space
and time
Scientific and
Technological
Innovation
Communication, Media
Literacy, Selfmanagement
Communication,
Creative Thinking
Communication, Media
Literacy, Creative
Thinking
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
Welcome to the
Netherlands
Communities
Identities and
Relationships
Exploring a new culture can broaden Crit A, C, D
horizons and open up opportunities
to immerse one in new communities.
Communication
Sports
Connections
Globalisation &
Sustainability.
Sports allow for global connections,
creating bonds that go beyond the
local community.
Crit B, C, D
Communication, Media
Literacy
True Store-y
Culture
Fairness &
Development
Small stores vs big chains: a world of Crit A, C, D
difference
Communication, Media
Literacy, Critical
Thinking
Crit B, C, D
ATL skills
ATL skills
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Welcome to the
Netherlands
Communities
Identities and
Relationships
Exploring a new culture can broaden Crit A, C, D
horizons and open up opportunities
to immerse one in new communities.
Communication
Music
Communication, Creativity
News
Perspective
Personal & Cultural
Expression
Orientation in Space
and Time
Music allows for expression of true
Crit B, C, D
personal expression
Different sources of news provide us Crit A, B, C, D
with many different perspectives.
Food
Culture
Scientific and
Technological
Innovation
Food design has seen great
technological advances over the
ages.
Crit B, C, D
Communication, Selfmanagement
Communication, Media
Literacy, Critical
Thinking
Communication,
Creative Thinking
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
Welcome to the
Netherlands
Communities
Identities and
Relationships
Exploring a new culture can broaden Crit A, C, D
horizons and open up opportunities
to immerse one in new communities.
Communication
Sports
Connections
Globalisation &
Sustainability.
Sports allow for global connections,
creating bonds that go beyond the
local community.
Crit B, C, D
Communication, Media
Literacy
True Store-y
Culture
Fairness &
Development
Small stores vs big chains: a world of Crit A, C, D
difference
Communication, Media
Literacy, Critical
Thinking
Communication,
Research
MYP4/5 - Year 1
MYP4/5 - Year 2
Where in the
Change, Culture
Netherlands is Carmen
Sandiego?
Scientific and technical The Netherlands were built on
innovation
transportation and trade
Objectives
Crit B, C, D
ATL skills
ATL skills
Phases 3-4-5
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
Culture of the
Netherlands
Culture; audience, context,
word choice, empathy
Identitites &
Relationships
Culture connects people by using
universal themes that express
traditions, beliefs and values.
Crit A, B, C, D
communication
skills, creative thinking
skills, reflection skills
Music
Creativity; audience,
Personal & Cultural
purpose, message, structure Expression
Music is a form of art that will be part Crit A, B, C, D
of your life.
Animals
Connections; message, point Fairness &
of view, conventions,
Development
purpose
Our connection wtih animals has a
positive influence in our lives but it
also means animals are not always
treated well.
Crit A, B, C, D
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
Fairness &
Development
Sport can change peoples lives, but it Crit A, B, C, D
requires fairness and understanding
of other cultures.
MYP2/3 - year 1
Sport
Social Media
MYP2/3 - year 2
Food
Culture and creativity; point
of view, empathy, word
choice, coventions, context
Communication; audience,
purpose, coventions,
structure, idiom
communication; audience,
point of view, structure,
empathy, word choice,
message
Identitites &
Messages received through social
Crit A, B, C, D
Relationships; scientific media and social networking faciliate
& technical innovation the communication of identity as a
brand and not only shape future
Globalisation &
Points of view on what is 'good' food Crit A, B, C, D
Sustainability.
are influenced by your view on
sustainabilty and globalisation and
the messages we find in the media.
communication skills,
collaboration skills,
information literacy
skills, reflection skills
communication
skills, collaboration
skills, organization skills
ATL skills
communication skills,
organisation skills,
affective skills, creative
thinking skills.
communication skills,
creative thinking skills,
meida literacy skills,
reflection skills.
communication skills,
critical thinking skills,
media literacy skills
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
WO II
Communication; point of
view, purpose, empathy,
bias, context
Orientation in space
and time
Initiating change after a conflict
Crit A, B, C, D
(war), requires clear communication
and consideration and
understanding of other people's
points of view. Diary's can play a big
rol in this.
communication
skills, reflection skills,
creative thinking
Culture; audience, point of Globalisation &
view, context, purpose,
Sustainability.
conventions, structure, word
choice, argument
The Dutch history with controlling
Crit A, B, C, D
the water has influenced the identity
and culture of the Netherlands and
provided opportunities in the whole
word.
communication
skills, information
literacy skills,
organisation skills
Art
Creativity; point of view,
context, word choice,
stylistic choices, message,
voice
Personal & Cultural
Expression
Art is a creative form of cultural and
personal expression and often a
commentary on society.
Crit A, B, C, D
communication
skills, critical thinking
skills, creative thinking
skills.
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
Film
Communication,
Creativity; stylistic choices,
word choice,
audience, conventions
Personal & Cultural
Expression
Film is a creative art form that shares Crit A, B, C, D
personal and cultural expression and
a commentary on society with its
audience.
communication skills,
critical thinking skills,
creative thinking skills,
collaboration skills
News and media
Communication; purpose,
audience, conventions,
structure, bias, stylistic
choices
Scientific & technical
innovation
Everybody is influenced by what the
media in our lives communicate.
Crit A, B, C, D
communication skills,
creative thinking skills,
critical thinking skills,
collaboration skills
Can words paint a
thousand pictures?
Creativity; stylistic choices, Personal & Cultural
voice, word choice, message, Expression
idiom
Writers use their craft not only to
create and let their voices to be
heard, but through the process of
stylistic choice they bring to life
worlds to share with their audience.
They use their words for personal
and cultural expression in the same
way an artist uses a paintbrush.
Crit A, B, C, D
communication skills,
creative thinking skills,
critical thinking skills,
reflection skills
MYP4/5 - year 1 Water
MYP4/5 -year 2
Objectives
ATL skills
Individuals and Societies
MYP2
Unit title
Key and related concepts Global context
Statement of inquiry
What does it mean to
be a global citicen?
Global interactions
Power
Choice
Global problems are a reality, but A - all
individuals have the power and B - all
the choice to make a difference. C - all
D - i, iii, iv
Critical thinking
8b
Civilisations have developed at
different times and locations
bringing about change and
innovation that often influence
how we view them today
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
Information literacy
Reflection
Globalization and
sustainability
Objectives
ATL skills
Communication
1.1.a / 1.2.n (poster)
What can we learn
from different
civilizations?
Time, place and space
Innovation
Revolutions
Scientific and technical
innovations
Where do we live?
Change
Process
sustainability
Identities and relationships Settlements develop and change
due to a variety of processes and
their sustainability allows them
to function successfully, affecting
the identity of that location
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
Information lit
eracy
What does our natural Systems
world look like and how
do our actions affect
the system as a whole? Sustainability
Globalization and
sustainability
Only sustainable use of our
natural environment will ensure
that the system as a whole will
be able to survive
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
Information lit
eracy
Transfer
How can maps provide Time, place and space
us with a sense of time, perspective
place and space?
Scale
Orientation in space and
time
Maps provide insights into time, C - all
place and space and show how
the world has changed over time,
but they can be affected by
different perspectives
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
Information literacy
Reflection
Unit title
Key and related concepts Global context
What was life like in the Time place and space
middle ages?
Fairness and development
What do people believe Systems
in?
Personal and cultural
expression
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
The identity and development of
past soecieties can be explored
through the perspectives of the
people who lived there.
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
Information lit
Reflection
MYP3
What factors contribute Global interactions
to the fairness and
development of
societies
Fairness and development
How has globalization
shaped the world?
Globalization and
sustainability
Change
Belief systems provide guidance to people in different ways and can shape personal identity a
Access to resource and equality A - all
Creative thinking
of opportunities can help
B - all
Critical thinking
societies to develop to become C - all
Communication
fairer places but is often
D - all
Information lit
dependent on global
interactions.
Globalization has occurred due to
a variety of processes that have
changed the world bringing both
opportunities and challenges.
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
Information lit
MYP4
Unit title
Key and related concepts Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
How does exploration
affect global
interactions?
Global interactions
Orientation in space and
time
In the past, humans explored the
world and continue to do so, for
a variety of reasons. This
exploration often affects global
interactions in both positive and
negative ways.
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
How have innovations
and ideas changed the
world?
Change
Personal and cultural
expression
innovations and ideas are
developed by a variety of causes
and can bring about lasting
change to individuals and
societies.
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Critical thinking
Communication
How are societies
governed?
Systems
Globalization and
sustainability
The governance of societies is
organized by different systems
that are used to distribute
power, affecting fairness and
development.
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
Information lit
What is culture?
Time place and space
Personal and cultural
expression
Culture forma a part of our
shared identity with others, is
often dependent on time, place
and space, and can be expressed
in many ways
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
Information lit
Unit title
MYP5
Key and related concepts Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
How can new
Global interactions
Identities and relationships Technological innovations have
technologies affect our Perspective
different effects on our identities
identities and
Innovation and revolution
and relationships with others
relationships?
A - all
B - all
C - i,ii,iv
D - i, iii
Creative thinking
9a
Modernisation in
Change
farming techniques and Management and
their impact
intervention
Scientific and technical
innovations
Scientific and technical
innovations enable us to change
our farming techniques to make
is more sustainale and to enable
us to feed the world population
A - all
B - all
C - i, iii, iv
D - ii, iv
Communication
Critical thinking
Communication
Information Literacy
Our physical planet
Sytems
Global interactions
Globalisation and
sustainability - how is
everything connected
The decisions you make affect
people around the world
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
information literacy
critical thinking
collaboration
Free choice
Free choice
Free choice
Free choice
A - all
B - all
C - all
D - all
Communication
Self management
Research
Thinking
Critical thinking
8k
Coordinated Sciences
Unit title
MYP2
Key and related
concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
through the eyes of systems, evidence,
a scientist
transformation
identities and relationships.
through the eyes of a scientist
Bi Bii
Ci Cii
Di-iv
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
skills, critical thinking skills.
introduction to
chemistry
change, balance
scientific and technical
innovation
forces
relationships, energy, scientific and technical
movement
innovation
action is reaction; the
consequences of putting things
together
the forces that interact with
everything
Ai Aii Aiii
Bi Bii Biii Biv
Ci-v, Di-iv
Ai Aii Aiii
Bi Bii Biii Biv
Ci-v, Di-iv
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
skills, critical thinking skills.
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
skills, critical thinking skills.
anatomy
systems; balance;
models
Ecology and the
diversity of life
Change,
consequences,
environment.
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
skills, critical thinking skills.
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
skills, critical thinking skills.
Go Green
Relationships,
environment,
interaction.
Ai Aii Aiii
Bi Bii Biii Biv
Ci-v, Di-iv
Globalization and
The impact of the environment to A, B, C, D
sustainability. Exploration to the population and demography
develop : population and
and evolution as a whole.
demography.
Globalization and
Different cultures, similar
A, B, C, D
sustainability. Exploration to problems, different solutions.
develop : human impact on
the
environment.
Scientific
and technical
All the measurements of the world A, B, C, D
Quantity and Units Systems, models,
patterns.
MYP3
Astronomy and
Space
Systems, models,
transformation.
From Nothing to
Life
Relationships,
consequences,
interaction.
fairness and development
the built up for life
innovation. Exploration to
Develop: systems, models,
methods; products,
processes and solutions.
Orientation in space and
The universe is complex.
time. Exploration to develop :
scale, duration, frequency
and variability.
Identities and relationships. What makes you, you?
Exploration to develop :
physical and social
development; transitions;
health and well-being;
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
skills, critical thinking skills.
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, critical thinking skills,
transfer skills.
A, B, C, D
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
skills, critical thinking skills.
A, B, C, D
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
skills, critical thinking skills.
Coordinated Sciences
Unit title
Key and related
concepts
RELATIONSHIPS,
evidence, models,
patterns
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
identities and relationships
We can organize all substances
by observing their properties of
matter (macro level) and
explain this by how their
particles behave (micro level)
A, B-i, B-ii,
Biii, C-i, C-ii,
C-iii en C-v
and D-iii, D-iv
Forces
RELATIONSHIPS,
Consequences,
energy, movement
Scientific and technological
innovation
Forces cause a change of motion
plants
SYSTEMS,
fairness and development
energy, form, funcion
How do the FORM and FUNCTION A, B, C, D
of it's SYSTEM enable plants to
provide us with food rich in
ENERGY.
Communication skills, organization skills,
affective skills, critical thinking skills.
Research
RELATIONSHIPS,
Evidence, patterns
The 'Scientific Method' is a
systematical way to gain
knowledge.
I. Communication skills
Research
VI. Information literacy skills
Finding, interpreting, judging and creating
information
Thinking
VIII. Critical thinking skills
Analysing and evaluating issues and ideas
X. Transfer skills
Utilizing skills and knowledge in multiple
contexts
Organizing all
substances
MYP4
Scientific and technological
innovation
ATL skills
skill cluster 1 : Critical thinking Break down
large concepts and projects into component
parts and combine parts logically, as
appropriate.
COMMUNICATION: Take effective notes in
class, Use and interpret a range of disciplinespecific terms and symbols INFORMATION
LITERACY SKILLS: Process data and report
A, B, C and D COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS
CIRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
A, B, C, D
Unit title
Key and related
Global context
concepts
Hygiene to help the relationships,
fairness and development
human body fight environment
disease
homeostasis
relationships, balance scientific and technical
innovation
genetics
Biology
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
Hygienic measures are a necessity Ai Aii Aiii, Bi
for the prevention of an epidemy Bii Biii Biv, Civ, Di-iv
the maintenance of the balance
Ai Aii Aiii, Bi
within the organisms' body
Bii Biii, Ci ii,
Di-iv
you are a mirror image of your
Ai Aii Aiii, Bi
parents
Bii, Ci-v, Diour senses make things up
Ai Aii Aiii, Bi
Bii Biii Biv, CiPhysics
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
skills, critical thinking skills.
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
skills, critical thinking skills.
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
Communication skills, collaboration skills,
organization skills, affective skills, reflection
ATL skills
change,
consequences.
systems, function,
models
identities and relationships
Key and related
concepts
RELATIONSHIPS,
function
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Scientific and technical
innovation
Electromagnetic
radiation
COMMUNICATION,
SYSTEMS, models
Scientific and technical
innovation
The path along which a light pulse A, B, C and D Communication skills: make inferences and
propagates can be predicted.
draw conclusions; Critical thinking skills: make
models and simulations to explore complex
systems and issues
The invisible can be known
A
AFFECTIVE SKILLS: perseverance
The pendulum
RELATIONSHIPS,
patterns
Scientific and technical
innovation
Radioactivity
CHANGE,
RELATIONSHIPS,
Consequences
Energy
Environment
SYSTEMS, evidence,
function, models
Scientific and technical
innovation
SYSTEMS, energy
Scientific and technical
innovation
senses
Unit title
Properties of light
identities and relationships
MYP5
Electric circuits
Energy
Scientific and technical
innovation
A pendulum can be used to
determine the gravitational
acceleration g
Disintegration, fission and fusion
of a nucleus provide energy and
ionising radiation. Eerything is
made of atioms
The three main quantities that
describe electric circuits, voltage,
current and resistance, are
strongly related to one another
Objectives
B, C and D
A
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: gather and organise
relevant information t oformulate an
argument;Interpret data
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS:
A, B, C and D CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: Evaluate evidence
and arguments; recognise and evaluate
propositions; Evaluate and manage risks;
CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS: Makes guesses,
ask what if questions and generate testable
Energy is the bridge that connects A
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
almost all topics of Physics.
TRANSFER SKILLS:
Unit title
How do Fossil
Fuels have an
impact on our
world?
Rate of Reactions
and the Scientific
MYP5 Method
Key and related
concepts
Global context
SYSTEMS and GLOBAL Globalization and
INTERACTION,
sustainability
balance,
consequences,
energy, interaction
RELATIONSHIPS,
Scientific and technical
conditions
innovation
consequences,
evidence, interaction
How strong is a
bond?
SYSTEMS, form,
interaction, models
Scientific and technical
innovation
Batteries producing energy
with chemical
reactions
CHANGE, energy,
transfer
Scientific and technical
innovation
Chemistry
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
Using Fossil Fuels as a source of
A and D
energy has a global impact,
interacting with the balance of
global systems, causing global
consequences for our
environment.
Experiments provide EVIDENCE for A, B, C and D
the RELATIONSHIP between the
CONDITIONS of a reaction and the
rate of reaction. Different
conditions will have
CONSEQUENCES
forofhow
the form A and D
The
building blocks
matter
a SYSTEM, in which they INTERACT
with each other. A MODEL of
substances at a micro-level will
help us understand their FORM
and
other properties
ofamatter
at a A, B and D
Substances
CHANGE in
chemical
reaction. This uses or produces
ENERGY, which can be
TRANSFERRED.
ATL skills
skill cluster 1 : Critical thinking
skill cluster 2: Affective skills
skill cluster 1 : Critical thinking
skill cluster 2: Affective skills
skill cluster 1 : Critical thinking
skill cluster 2: Affective skills
skill cluster 1 : Critical thinking
skill cluster 2: Affective skills
Mathematics
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Numbers
Form, Logic, Relationships
Quantity, Representation,
System.
working mathematically Form, Logic
Pattern
Algebra 1
Connections, Relationships
Change, Generalization,
Pattern, Representation,
Simplification.
Form, Logic, Relationships
Pasttern
MYP2
statistics, probability
(ch 14, 15 and 19)
Geometry: Angles,
reasoning and shapes,
geometric
constructions (ch 10
and 13)
Algebra 2
Area, volume, circles
(ch 11,12)
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
Orientation in space Explore Multifaceted, transferable identityies
and time, Scientific of numbers across a range of aplications.
and technical
innovation
Personal and
Do you know how MAthematician work?
cultural expression
A: i. , ii. , iii.
B: i. ii.
III. Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
A: i, ii,iii
B i, ii
III. Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
Scientific and
Decision-making can be improved by using a
technical innovation model to represent relationships which means
that we use letters to record, analyse and
generalise number patterns (generate a
formula) We use algebraic techniques to solve
linear equations.
Orientation in space What do you really know about the world?
and time, Scientific
and technical
innovation
A: i, ii, iii
B i, ii
III. Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
A: i, ii, ii
B i, ii
III. Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
Form
Quantity, Representation,
System.
Orientation in space Should we measure it?
and time, Scientific
and technical
innovation
Connections, Relationships
Pattern
Scientific and
Decision-making can be improved by using a
III. Organization skills, IV.
technical innovation model to represent relationships which means
Affective skills, V. Reflection
that we use letters to record, analyse and
skills
A: i, ii, iii
generalise number patterns (generate a
B i, ii, iii
formula) We use algebraic techniques to solve
C i, ii, iii, iv, v
linear equations.
D i, ii, iii, iv, v
Form
Change, Generalization,
Pattern, Representation,
Simplification.
Orientation in space Can we make understand how we make it?
and time, Scientific
and technical
innovation
A: i, ii, iii
B i, ii, iii
A: i, ii, iii
C i, ii, iii, iv, v
D i, ii, iii, iv, v
III. Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
III. Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
NUMBERS, The Basic
Skills
Change
Quantity, Simplification.
Scientific and
We will explore the signifigance of converting, B i, ii, ii
technical innovation rounding and estimating numbers in specific C i, ii, iii, iv, v
situations in order to allow for a better
communication results.
Ratio and Proportion
(Ch03)
Change, Communication
Orientation in space It is important to know how to solve for unit
Equivalence, Measurement, and time
rates and identify the connection between a
Quantity, Simplification.
ratio and a fraction.
Algebraic Expressions
(Ch04)
Change
Quantity, Representation,
Simplification.
Pythagoras (Ch05)
Logic, Systems
Measurement, Model.
Orientation in space When given two sides of a right-angled
and time
triangle, we can find the third side. Rightangled triangles can be made from other
shapes.
A: i, ii, iii
B i, ii, iii
C i, ii, iii, iv, v
D i, ii, iii, iv, v
I. Communication skills, III.
Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
Indices (Ch06)
Connections, Systems
Equivalence, Justification,
Simplification.
Scientific and
Students will work with indices and see how B: i, ii, iii
technical innovation they can be used to express very large or small C i, ii, iii, iv, v
numbers in a concise way.In order to work out D i, ii, iii, iv, v
complex algebraic expressions we first should
be able to use index laws to simplify and
evaluate arithmetic expressions.
I. Communication skills, III.
Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
Equations and
Inequations (Ch07)
Form, Logic, Relationships
Equivalence, Justification,
Model, Simplification.
Identities and
Statement of Inquiry: Equations are a useful
relationships,
tool to logically model real life situations and
Scientific and
find solutions to a wide variety of problems.
technical innovation
A: i, ii, iii
I. Communication skills, III.
Ci
Organization skills, IV.
D i, ii, iii, iv, v Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
Coordinate Geometry
(Ch.08)
Change, Communication,
Relationships
Model, Pattern,
Representation.
Orientation in space Through this unit we will explore the
and time
relationship between lines and their algebraic
expression. We will use information to model
mathematically a situation and solve a real life
problem.
A: i, ii, iii
B i, ii, iii
C i, ii, iii, iv, v
D i, ii, iii, iv, v
MYP3
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
I. Communication skills, III.
Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
B: i, ii, iii
I. Communication skills, III.
C i, ii, iii, iv, v Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
Scientific and
Algebra uses letters and symbols to represent A: i, ii, iii
I. Communication skills, III.
technical innovation numbers, quantities and operations, and
B i, ii, iii
Organization skills, IV.
employs variables to solve mathematical
C i, ii, iii, iv, v Affective skills, V. Reflection
problems.
skills
I. Communication skills, III.
Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
Formulae and Problem Development, Time, place
Scientific and
In this unit we will apply the knowledge of
A: i, ii, iii
I. Communication skills, III.
Solving (Ch09)
and space
technical innovation equations and line to model and solve real life B i, ii, iii
Organization skills, IV.
Justification, Model, System.
problems.
C i, ii, iii, iv, v Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
Geometry (Ch10)
Communities
Measurement, Space.
Orientation in space
and time
A: i, ii, iii
B i, ii, iii
C i, ii, iii, iv, v
D i, ii, iii, iv, v
I. Communication skills, III.
Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
Perimeter, Area and
Surface Area (Ch.12)
Time, place and space
Model, Space.
Scientific and
With a given amount of material the area can
technical innovation be maximised and the perimeter can be
minimised. In this unit we will investigate the
environmental and economical importance of
such a development.
A: i, ii, iii
B i, ii, iii
C i, ii, iii, iv, v
D i, ii, iii, iv, v
I. Communication skills, III.
Organization skills, IV.
Affective skills, V. Reflection
skills
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
Are you saying I am
irrational?
Key:Form
Related: Relationships
Personal and
cultural expression
The process of reducing to a less complicated A-i
form requires a sophisticated application of
B-ii
mathematical relationships and properties.
C-iii
Communication skills
Yes, I am absolutely
positive
Key: Relationships
Related: Measurement,
Quantity
Globalization and
sustainability
The method of determining quantity using a
defined unit improves measurements'
accuracy.
VIII. Critical thinking skills
Can you walk the line?
Key: Logic, Time, Place,
Space
Related: Equivalence
Orientation in Space In this unit students will find out how algebra A-i,ii,ii
and Time
can be expressed visually, in geometry and
D-i,ii,iii,iv,v
vice versa.
But can you prove it?
Key: Logic
Related:
Generalisation, System
Orientation in space Logic helps us create rigorous arguments to
B-i,ii,iii
and time
generalise observations and create systems of C-iv,v
mathematical principles.
Which triangle is
right for you?
Key: Relationships
Related: Measurement
Scientific and
Generalizing relationships between
A-i,ii,iii
technical innovation measurements can lead to better models and B-i,ii,iii
methods
C-i,ii,iii,iv,
D-i,ii,iii,iv,v
A-ii
B-ii
C-i
D-ii, iii
MYP4
ATL skills
X. Utilizing skills and
knowledge in multiple
contexts
VIII.Analysing and evaluating
issues and ideas
VI. VI. Information literacy
skills
VII. Media literacy skills
I. Communication skills
Critical thinking skills:
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
Functions
Key: Relationships
Related: Representation
Fairness and
Development
Functions allows us to descriptive phenomena A-iii
and analyse real life situations.
B-ii
C-i,ii
D-v
I. Communication skills
VI. Information literacy skills
VIII. Critical thinking skills
Parabola
Keys: Form
Related: Model, Pattern,
Representation, System
Globalization and
sustainability
Representing quadratic functions in equivalent
forms can lead to better systems, models and
methods. Representing equivalence in a
variety of forms has helped humans apply
their understanding of scientific principles and
optimise solutions in different contexts such
as communication, production and use of
materials, engineering etc.
A-i,ii,iii
B-i,ii,iii
C-i,ii,iii,iv,
D-i,ii,iii,iv,v
V. Reflection skills
VI. Information literacy skills
I. Communication skills
Mapping the World
Key: Relationships
Related: Model
Globalization and
sustainability
Generalizing and applying relationships
between measurements in space can help
define "where" and "when".
A-i,ii,iii
B-i,ii,iii
C-i,ii,iii,iv,
D-i,ii,iii,iv,v
IX. Creative thinking skills
X. Transfer skills
IV. Affective skills
I. Communication skills
VI. Information literacy skills
How well do date
reflect reality?
Key: Relationships
Related: Change
Fairness and
Development
We must take care to ask the right questions
and to measure the correct data to
understand relationships so we can use
information to make the world a better and
fairer place.
A-i,ii,iii
C-i,ii,iii,iv,
D-i,ii,iii,iv,v
Critical thinking skills
Communication skills
Media literacy skills
Transfer skills
Information literacy skills
The only sure thing?
Key: Logic
Related: Measurement
Personal and
cultural expression
An individual's understanding of risk
and chance is highly dependent on
both logic and their personal
experience
A-i,ii,iii
B-i,ii,iii
C-i,ii,iii,iv,
D-i,ii,iii,iv,v
Reflection skills
Collaboration skills
Critical thinking skills
Information literacy skills
MYP5
Arts
Drama
Unit title
Melodrama
Key and related concepts
Global context
Communication, expression, Personal and cultural
genre, play, role
expression
Scary Play
Identity, Genre,
Presentation, Role
Personal and cultural
expression
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
We make assumptions about others
A, B, C, D
based upon body language, facial
expression and appearance.
We can create tension and fear by
A, B, C, D
following and challenging conventions
of the horror genre.
ATL skills
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking
Visual Arts
MYP2
Unit title
Uses of Pencils
Key and related concepts
Global context
Communication, innovation, Scientific & Technical
presentation
Innovation
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
Prior knowledge of specific theory is A, B,
necessary so that creativity may
begin
There is value in recognising and
A,B,C,D
observing special events through ritual
and with joy and happiness
Celebrations: Ancient
Greece, lifestyle,
Mythology, Olympic
Games
Andre Derain
Lnadscape Painting
Identity, audience,
presentation, composition,
expression, visual culture
Fairness &
development
Aesthetics
Orientation in time and I am able to identify the important
space
elements of colour and landscape
painting by learning about Andre
Derain's work
A,B,C,D
ATL skills
Thiniking, self
management,
communication
Thinking,
communication, selfmanagement, research
Thiniking, research, self
management,
communication
Drama
Unit title
Stage Fighting
Key and related concepts
Aesthetics, audience,
boundaries, composition
Global context
Personal and cultural
expression
Taking a stand (IDU
week)
Change, audience, genre,
presentation, structure
Fairness and
development
Clowning
Communication, genre, play. Personal and cultural
expression
Statement of inquiry
The aesthetics of a performance are as
importance as the content (e.g. script,
structure)
Individuals have the power to change
the world, but collective actions can
strengthen individual resolve and
make more of a difference.
Comedy and humour are universal and
transcend languages and cultures.
Objectives
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
ATL skills
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking
Visual Arts
Unit title
Perspective rules with
architectural drawing
Key and related concepts
Global context
Communication, boundaries, Science & Technical
composition, narrative, style, Innovation
representation
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
By applying the rules for perspective, A,B,C,D
we can create an accurate 3d drawing
on a flat surface
ATL skills
Thiniking, research, self
management
Animals at Risk
Communication, audience,
boundaries, composition,
presentation, expression,
style
A poster contains clear imagery,
letttering and design so that it can
communicate an effective message
Thinking,
communication, selfmanagement, research
MYP3
Globalization &
sustainability
A, B, C, D
Drama
Unit title
Brecht
Key and related concepts
Communication, audience,
structure
Global context
Orientation in space
and time
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
We can use "old" theatrical techniques A, B, C, D
to communicate new, relevant ideas.
Commedia dell'Arte
Identity, boundaries, genre,
play, role
Identities and
relationships
There are established conventions for A, B, C, D
making people laugh.
Group project
Creativity, composition,
expression, presentation,
expression, role, play
Personal and cultural
expression
As directors and actors we can tell our A, B, C, D
own story
ATL skills
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking, Information
Literacy
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking, Information
Literacy
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking
Visual Arts
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
My Cultural Heritage in Identity, composition,
Personal & cultural
MYP4/5
Art & Design
narrative, style, visual culture expresssion
17-18
Pop Art society and
Change, xpression,
lifestyle in the 1950s
interpretation, style, genre,
and 1960s and me as a visual culture
pop artist
Escher Cityscapes
Personal andcultural
expresssion
Aesthetics, boundaries,
Science & Technical
innovation, composition,
Innovation
expression, style, expression
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
The process to cultural discovery leads A,B,C,D
to artistic creation
ATL skills
Thiniking, research, self
management
Societies and communities in post-war A,B,C,D
USA and Europe saw changes in
lifestyle nd values. Pop artists showed
this n their artwork. They wanted art
to be accessible and relevant to the
general public. Pop Art served a
function in the community and is a
reflection of how western culture has
changed since WW2.
Thinking,
communication, selfmanagement, research
Escher's cityscape compositions create A,B,C,D
a unity between geometric form and
the infinite imagination
Thinking,
communication, selfmanagement, research
Drama
Unit title
Storytelling Theatre
Key and related concepts
Global context
Change, audience, narrative, Personal and cultural
play, role
expression
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
Storytelling theatre expresses cultural A, B, C, D
values and ideas.
Talking Heads
Identity, composition,
expression, role
Identities and
relationships
Elizabethan Theatre
Culture, audience,
presentation
Communication,
Interpretation, Narrative,
role
Orientation in space
and time
Personal and cultural
expression
Drama can deal with serious social and B, C, D
cultural issues in a sensitive and
realistic way without preaching to the
audience or resorting to stereotypes.
Culture and Art are shaped by time
A
and place.
The issues and relationships dealt with A, B, C, D
in Shakespeare's plays are timeless
and universal but as a performer and
director we can always bring
something new to the stage for our
audience and learn something as an
artist.
MYP4/5 Staging Shakespeare
18-19
ATL skills
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking
Creative Thinking,
Information Literacy
Reflection,
Collaboration, Creative
Thinking
Visual Arts
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Under development
Objectives
ATL skills
Design
MYP2
MYP3
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
Who are you?
Communities; aesthetics
creativity
communication, adapation,
collaboration
identities and
relationships.
personal and cultural
expression
what makes you, you?
A, B, C, D
I communication
different perspective,
different story
A, B, C, D
heroes
communities; design,
evaluation, perspective
personal and cultural
expression
every person can be
someone's hero.
A, B, C, D
I communication II
collaboration IV affective VII
media literacy
I communication II
collaboration IV affective VII
media literacy
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
design a shelter against development
a natural disaster
Orientation in space
and time
inventiveness saves the
world.
A, B, C, D
store goggles
Orientation in space
and time
I communication II
collaboration IV affective VII
media literacy
I communication II
collaboration IV affective VII
media literacy
I communication II
collaboration IV affective VII
media literacy
finding your never
ending story
development; invention,
sustainability & innovation
school is in need of help systems; design, adaptation, scientific and global
ergonomics, function
innovation
A, B, C, D
service within the school
community
A, B, C, D
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives
ATL skills
kitchen safety and
hygiene
communities;
sustainability
Communities (subcultures)
have different perspectives
and ways of expressing
themselves, resulting in a
range of possibilities to
marry form and function
A, B, C, D
VI information literacy, VIII
critical thinking skills, IX
creative thinking skills
design a healthy
lunchbox
aesthetics; form, invention
sustainability
Orientation in space
and time
A, B, C, D
mixing cultures
communities; innovation ,
markets and trends
Personal and cultural
expression
master chef
system; evaluation, markets fairness and
and trends, resources
development
I communication, II
collabiration, III organisation,
VI information literacy, VII
media literacy skills.
I communication, II
collaboration, III organisation ,
VI information literacy, VIII
critical thinking skills, IX
creative thinking skills
I communication, II
collaboration, III organisation ,
VI information literacy, VIII
critical thinking skills, IX
creative thinking skills
MYP4
2 are better then one.
A, B, C, D
inequality in quality and
charaters makes the world
better.
A, B, C, D
Physical and Health Education
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Floorball
Basic skills
MYP2
Communication movement
3:3 and space
Fitness
Circuit
Change, Development,
Choice, energy
volleyball
Lineball, basic skills
Change
space
gymnastics
Roll
forward/ handstand
Change
Balance, space
basketball
Basic skills
ball/ circuit
relationships
Interaction, adaption
10
2:3
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Objectives ATL skills
Oriantation in time
and space
Communication and interaction between team
players is important for orientation in space and
time.
C, D
Communication
Scientific and
students develop the basic skills of fitness and
technical innovation become more aware of their body, the way they
move and the use their musscles
A, C
Information literacy
skills
B, C
Critical thinking skills
D
Transfer skills,
reflecting skills
Interaction, Orientation in space
Through performance, re ection and using
and time
feedback, you should see improvevement in your
technique.
Oriantation in time aesthetic movements require certain skills which
and space
must be mastered in order to complete the task
diverse methodes of communication drive team
interaction
A, C
collaboration skills,
information and
literacy skills
Oriantation in time
and space
when you work together you can achieve a
common goal
B,C
collaboration skills
and organization skills
Oriantation in time
and space
Using self evaluation to plan improvements helps
one to gain confidence and perform at a higher
level
C
transfer skills,
reflective skills
A, C
Communication skills,
affective skills
D
affective skills,
reflectve skills
Acrogym
Basic
skills
Group of 3
4 moves
free running
Basic skills
Obstacle run
relationships
place and space
softball
Throwing/ catching
Communication
table tennis
change
developmentRefinement
Fairness and
development
Development of skills requires a process of
adaptation, refinement and reflection
athletics, shuttlerun,
high jump, 100 meter
sprint
Communication
Fairness and
development
In order to reach your personel goal you must work B
on your overall perseverance
organization skills,
communication skills
netball
National sport
Relationships
Environment
Personal and
cultural expression
relationschips help to foster a sense of communitie
collaboration skills,
reflective skills
Identities and
relationschips
Individual connections, relationships, and choices
have far-reaching impacts and influence upon
others
soccer
skills
Time,
Fairness and
development
change
Environment, choice
Systems Scientific and
The function of a player will change in response to
technical innovation interactions with teammates and opponents.
Energy
Basic Communication
Movement, interaction
A, C
communication skills,
critical thinking skills
Unit title
floorball
coaching
MYP3
Key and related concepts
3:3, Relationships
Interaction, choice
Global context
Statement of inquiry
Oriantation in time
and space
Adation,
Through interaction with, we can communicate
insights and
knowledge in a deeper way.
Scientific and
Planning and implementing positive lifestyle
technical innovation choices enables us to achieve balance and change
across the dimensions of health.
Objectives ATL skills
C, D
fitness
Circuit ( bodyweight)
change
energy
volleyball
Technical skills, 3:3
gymnastics
Carthwheel/ round off
basketball
Skills, basic rules, 4:3
communication
Creativity, systems
change
Time,
place and space
Relationships
Environment, interaction
Identities and
relationschips
Oriantation in time
and space
Fairness and
development
Through good communicate skills with our peers, A, C
we can be more creative in our performance
Performance is maximised when the athlete’s form D
is balanced
To care for others and build strong relationships
A, C
makes it easier to have fair teamplay.
communication skills,
reflection skills
critical thinking skills,
transfer skills
collaboration skills,
critical thinking skills
Dance
Basic steps, different
styles, routine 4x8
freerunning
Basic skills, obstacle run
communication
Creativity, movement
Personal and
cultural expression
exploration of the different dance styles develop a B, C
routine to encapsulate this learning.
creative thinking skills,
organization skills
change
Adaption
Oriantation in time
and space
Using self evaluation to plan improvements helps
one to gain confidence and perform at a higher
level
C
transfer skills, creative
thinking skills
self defence
relationships
Perspectives
Identities and
relationschips
Choices made are adapted according to the
relationship with other players.
D
collaboration skills,
reflection skills,
affective skills
badminton
development
Choice Fairness and
development
Development of skills requires a process of
adaptation, refinement and reflection
A
reflection skills, critical
thinking skills
The desire to know more drives exploration and
aspiration
B
Personal and
cultural expression
The sports we are exposed to can be related to a
number of factors
D
rganization
skills,communication
skills
media literacy skills
Oriantation in time
and space
Teams with an understanding of tactics and
positioning gain a competitive advantage
A,C
athletics, shuttle run,
communication
longjump, 400 m sprint
ultimate frisbee
National sport
soccer
skills
culture
Environment, space
Basic change
Movement, space
Systems Fairness and
development
B, D
collaboration skills,
reflective skills, critical
thinking skills
information and
litaracy, critical
thinking skills
communication skills,
collaboration skills
Unit title
Key and related concepts
Global context
Statement of inquiry
identities and
relationships
Organizing the Olympic Games offers a big
A, C
opportunity for a country. The are winners and
losers. For some people it creates opportunties and
for some people not.
critical thinking skills,
collaboration skills,
Scientific and
Understanding the way our body changes and
B, D
technical innovation adapts to the demands of exercise helps us balance
our lives.
Systems Fairness and
When information is shared accurately and clearly C
development
the end result is more effective
organization skills,
critical thinking skills
floorball.
3:3+ Change and Relationships
keeper on 1 goal
fitness
Change
Circuit for MYP 2 and 3
MYP4
Objectives ATL skills
Systems
volleyball
Technical skills, 4:4
Communication
gymnastics
Roll
backwards, handstand
roll
basketball
Technical skills, referee
Change
place and space
Acrogym
Theme/ music
Group of 5
6
moves
freerunning year 1
create a game year 2
judo year 3
Boxing
year 4
Softball,
play,
pitching catching
relationships
choice, interaction
Table tennis
Communication skills
Time,
Oriantation in time
and space
Complex decision making requires space and time. D
creative thinking skills,
reflecting skills
communication
Interaction, environment
Oriantation in time
and space
It is important to practice non- verbal and verbal
communication to create balance and harmony in
space and time.
A, C
collaboration skills,
communication skills
Movement that involves interacting with each
other, regardless of gender, age, fitness and skill
level is important for an healthy group ambiance.
B,C
organization skills,
creative thinking skills
Space, Identities and
relationschips
Change time, place and
space Environment
Oriantation in time
and space
Using self evaluation to plan improvements helps
one to gain confidence and perform at a higher
level
C
transfer, creative
thinking skills
communication
Interaction
Fairness and
development
Teams with strong game sense and effective
communication gain a competitive advantage
A, C
communication skills,
critical thnking skills
change
Refinement
Fairness and
development
Development of skills requires a process of
adaptation, refinement and reflection
C
affective skills
athletics, Cooper test, communication
javelin throwing, hurdle Choice, systems
Scientific and
Performing in a team or partnership requires group B
technical innovation cohesion
media literacy skills,
organization skills
la cross
National sport
relationships
Culture
Identities and
relationschips
The sports we are exposed to can help us grow in
relationships
reflection skills, critical
thinking skills
communication
Adaption, space
Oriantation in time
and space
Individuals are responsible for their lifestyle choices C
soccer
on 1 goal
5:5
D
collaboration skills,
communication skills
Unit title
MYP5
Key and related concepts
Global context
floorball
5:5 Communication
+ keeper on 1 goal class Interaction, systems
tournament
fitness.
Change Systems
Bootcamp, essay health
Orientation in time
and space
volleyball
Skills, referee, 6:6
Communication
Apation, systems
Oriantation in time
and space
gymnastics
Handspring
change
movement
Statement of inquiry
Objectives ATL skills
In order to make systems work effectively you must C, B
communicate with each other and make adaptions
if necessary
Scientific and
It is necessary to critically reflect upon your
A, D
technical innovation achievements in order to improve
Balance,
Organization skills
Critical thinking skills,
organization skills,
reflecting skills
Communication skills,
information literacy
skills
Analyse the different formations used in volleyball
and which one is most effective for current ability
level is necessary to improve.
A, C
Planning an aesthetic performance requires
refinement of skills and choreography
D
Organization skills,
creative thinking skills
basketball
Communication, Creativity
Technical skills, referee,
5:5
Fairness and
development
Students can help each other learn skills and
stategies.
A, C
reflective skills, critical
thinking skills
Dance
Choose a dance style,
music and clothes,
freerunning year 1
create a game year 2
judo year 3
Boxing
year 4
self defence
Communication
Creativity, time, place and
space
change
Time,
place and space
Personal and
cultural expression
Dance can be a powerful way to express and
communicate themes, ideas and beliefs.
B, C
creaive thinking skills,
collaboration skills
Oriantation in time
and space
Using self evaluation to plan improvements helps
one to gain confidence and perform at a higher
level
C
creative thinking skills,
Reflection skills
Relationschips
Interaction, energy
Change
Time, place
and space
Identities and
relationschips
Fairness and
development
Every individual action affects and is affected by
other actions.
To use the time, place and space creatively, you
could make the change
D
Affective skills,
collaboration skills
transfer skills
athletics, 5 km charity
run, relay, shot put
Communication
Systems, choice
Scientific and
The understanding of skill development along with B
technical innovation good planning and communication can enhance the
effectiveness of their teaching
Organization skills,
information literacy
skills
rugby
National sport
communication
Perspectives, adaption
Personal and
cultural expression
How effective communication whilst playing rugby D
effects performance'
reflection sills,
collaboration skills
soccer
Advanced skills,
tournament
change
Movement, space
Oriantation in time
and space
The refinement of technique is integral to achieving B
change and increased efficiency of movement.
Organization skills
badminton
C