Examples of statements of inquiry
Key
concepts
Change
MYP 1
Economic
development
creates a tension
between
sustainability and
growth (Sustainable
Environmental
Management)
Humans use
symbols to
communicate
changes in
time, place and
space(Language of
Geography)
Sustainable
solutions to resource
use requires
international
cooperation
and individual
responsibility (Water
Security)
Government
systems affect the
lives of citizens
(Classical World)
MYP 2
Innovative ideas and
cooperation impacts
on human societies
and facilitate lasting
changes in the way
we live (Culture
Beyond)
Our connections to
places shape our
cultural identity
(Cultural identity)
Societies interact
which leads to
interdependence
(Globalization of
Cultures)
Propaganda
reflects culture
and is designed
to manipulate
people. (Cultural
propaganda)
MYP 3
Adaptation
to outside
circumstances
initiates lasting
changes to the way
we live and develop
(Adaptation)
Management of
a place presents
both opportunities
and constraints
for people
(Management of a
Settlement)
Globalization
impacts many of the
world’s religions,
affecting rituals,
customs and
traditions. (Belief
Systems)
Democratic
governments
prevent the
emergence of
authoritarianism
(Governance and
Human Rights)
The communication
between cultures
can cause
significant changes
(Renaissance)
The confluence
of time, place and
space provide the
conditions for a
revolution.
Peace and conflict
come in many
manifestations and
at a variety of scales
around the world.
(Conflict Resolution)
War affects systems
and influences
business cycles.
(World at War)
Nations and
individuals form
alliances to pursue
their own interest
resulting in power
imbalances
(Cambodia’s Recent
History)
People’s interaction
with the physical
environment affects
sustainability.
(Sustainability)
MYP 4
MYP 5
Time/place/space
[Revolutions happen
when determined
individuals change
their society.}
(Revolutions)
Change in
population and
development
leads to change
in consumption
and sustainability
(Population)
The extent to
which communities
are impacted by
natural hazards
is determined
by their level of
development
(Natural Hazards)
MYP individuals and societies teacher support material
Global interactions
Systems
1