POI WIS 2023/24 INTRO G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 WHO WE ARE An exploration of the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; of personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; of our families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and responsibilities; of what it means to be human. Central Idea Lines of inquiry Key Concepts Learner Profiles Who we are allows our identities to develop. Awareness of my identity and abilities helps to connect our nternational community Choosing to take action can impact our community The human body relies on interacting systems and external factors. Fair and equal rights work to create better communities. During our lives there are changes that affect us physically, socially and emotionally. We use our bodies to interact with the world around us (Form) (Function) Identity has many parts The impact my family, The function of systems of Rights and relationships in What forms and changes and can change over time. school, and community the human body (function) communities (form) identities? (form) (Change) have on my identity Interconnection of body Organizations and actions The physical, emotional (Connection) How we belong to different systems (connection) that work to protect and social changes people My feelings and feelings of My responsibility as a identity children's opportunities experience (change) Staying healthy and others (Causation) groups.(Perspective) community member and safety. (function) Ways we manage promoting wellness, the (Perspective) (Responsibility) How cultural identity How we are able to impacts of external factors and adapt to these Recognizing ways to groups in our international The ways to take action and personal choices on support and promote changes (perspective) become more independent community are similar and which influence my the body systems global awareness. (Change) (responsibility) different. (Responsibility) community (form) (change) (responsibility) Change, Perspective, Responsibility, Responsibility, Form, Connection Responsibility, Function, Connection Responsibility, Form, Function Form, Change, Perspective Communicator Open-Minded Reflective Principled Inquirer Open Minded Principled Balanced Caring Principled INTRO G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME Theme An exploration of our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories; of history and geography from local and global perspectives; of our homes and journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; of the contributions of individuals and civilizations. Central Idea NA Lines of inquiry NA Inventions create change and lead to new possibilities Landmarks help to shape our understanding of history and culture. Inventors and inventions throughout history. (perspective) Natural and man-made Landmarks around the world (form) The Earth's Geography Exploration leads impacts Human to to discoveries and Interactions and understanding Settlements of the world Variability of physical geography around the world (form) Circumstances leading to Significance and Historical Relationship between the creation of inventions - importance of landmarks location and settlement “Why we Invent (perspective) (perspective) “(causation) How landmarks are Impact of Human How inventions have connected to their interaction on physical impacted us today community around the geography (change) (connection) world (connection) Key Concepts Learner Profiles How people explore (form) Why people explore (causation) Ancient civilizations have helped to organize future communities Life in ancient civilisations (form) Systems developed by ancient civilisations (function) How ancient civilisations Outcomes of exploration have (change) influenced our lives today (connection) Causation,Perspective, Connection Form, Perspective, Connection Form, Change, Perspective Form, Causation, Change Change, Perspective, Connection Inquirer Inquirer Thinker Inquirer Open-Minded Risk-Taker Risk-Taker Communicator Risk Taker Principled INTRO G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES An exploration of the ways in which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and the arts. Theme Central Idea Lines of inquiry Key Concepts Learner Profiles We (people) find ways to discover and express ourselves. Celebrations are expressions of the shared beliefs and values of a community. Stories inform us, Exploring, creating, engage our and responding to art feelings and can be develops an shared in many ways. understanding of ourselves our world. Media advertising influences how we think and the choices we make. People express their ideas, beliefs and values to inspire and make a difference (EXHIBITION ) Elements and forms of a How different forms of art Different forms of The ways in which we story (form) communicate ideas, advertising (form) discover and express feelings and creativity Similarities and The purpose of advertising ideas, feelings, nature, (function) culture, beliefs and values. differences between (function) Stories are connected to (connection) The relationship between different celebrations Choices of our lives and experiences (Perspective) art and society The ways in which we expression (Connection) (connection) (connection) reflect on, extend and How media and Importance of celebrations enjoy our creativity. How we can use the arts advertising influence our in different families and (perspective) choices and decisions Mediums of expression communities (why people Cultural norms passed to express our feelings, (change) (Form) celebrate) creativity and ideas through stories (function) Our appreciation of the (causation) aesthetic. (form) (connection) Understanding the expression of others (Perspective) Ways people celebrate (Form) Form, Perspective, Connection Form, Function, Connection Causation, Function, Connection Form, Change, Function Open-Minded Risk-Taker Communicator Thinker Knowledgeable Balanced Risk-Taker Reflective Form, Perspective, Connection Communicator Knowledgeable INTRO G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 HOW THE WORLD WORKS An exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of science and technology. Theme Central Idea NA Lines of inquiry NA Materials have properties that can determine their use Climate impacts the Planet's ecosystems, weather, and human activities. People apply their understanding of forces creatively The Properties of Materials (Form) Understanding Climate and Weather Patterns (Form) Types of forces (form) Choosing Materials for a specific function (Function) Effects of climate on ecosystems (Causation) Materials can be repurposed (change) Human adaptations to climate (change) Key Concepts Learner Profiles How forces are used in simple machines (function) The evolution of science and technology impacts the world The ways that science and Ways energy is produced, technology have evolved. stored and used (form) (change) The impact of science and Ways to reduce energy consumption technology. (causation) (responsibility) How people use forces in Choices people make in using science and their daily lives technology. (responsibility) (connection) Form, Change, Function Form, Causation, Change Form, Function, Connection Thinker Inquirer Thinker Reflective Knowledgeable Communicator The consumption of energy impacts the world Responsibility, Causation, Change Inquirer Risk Taker How using energy affects the environment and nature (change) Perspective, Function, Form Caring Principled INTRO G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES Theme Central Idea Lines of inquiry An exploration of human systems and communities; of the world of work, its nature and its value; of employment and unemployment and their impact. People play different roles in the community to which they belong. Types of Communities (Form) How people in a community rely on each other. (connection) Communities are influenced by where they live. Elements of a community (form) Needs of a community (Function) Our roles and How a community is responsibilities as impacted by their location members of a community (causation) (Responsibility) Key Concepts Learner Profiles The ways we The interconnected Supply and Demand is Leadership communicate systems within determined by the impacts communities convey important a city and their impact needs and wants of a in different ways messages and help us on daily human lives. community. navigate our world. The meaning of signs and symbols in our community. (Function) Types of signs and symbols in different cultures. (Form) Designing signs and symbols for a purpose. (causation) The various infrastructure Human made systems of Government and citizens systems in a city are trade and economic responsibilities interconnected activities (form) (connection) (connection) The role of supply and Balancing the needs and demand in different wants of urban systems communities (function) Effects of different types of leadership (form) (responsibility) Accessibility and the Influence of urban systems on social and economic equity within the City (perspective) The distribution of goods and services (connection) Effective leadership (responsibility) Form, Causation, Function Form, Causation, Function Responsibility, Perspective, Connection Form, Function, Connection Causation, Change, Function Thinker Thinker Knowledgeable Inquirer Open-Minded Reflective Communicators Inquirer communicator Principled INTRO G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 SHARING THE PLANET Theme Central Idea Lines of inquiry An exploration of our rights and responsibilities as we try to share finite resources with other people, with other living things; of communities and of the relationships within and between them. Plants are central to sustaining life on earth Parts of a plant (form) Different habitats/ environments and their features (form) Caring for plant life (Change) The connections between living things and their habitats (adapt to or choose their habitats) (change) How we use and need plants (Causation) Key Concepts Learner Profiles The survival of living The responsible The Fragile The actions of Making sustainable things is connected individuals and choices with Earth’s use of water balance of communities contribute finite resources to the environment in ensures the well-being Ecosystems and which they live. of our planet and its the role of biodiversity to global well-being and sustainability. inhabitants. Where water comes from The interdependence of Global Citizenship (form) The distribution, demand (Change) life within a habitat. and use of natural (connection) resources (form) Water is essential for life.(function) The effects of human interaction and progress on ecosystems. (causation) Migration and its impact on communities Responsible use of natural (perspective) resources (responsibility) Protecting Wildlife is essential to a sustainable future. (responsibility) Local and Global Initiatives which impact global challenges. (responsibility) The ways in which our actions impact animal habitats (Responsibility) Access to clean water around the world as a shared resource (responsibility) Responsibility, Form, Change Responsibility, Change, Function Caring Caring Caring Open-Minded Caring Knowledgeable Reflective Principled Knowledgeable Knowledgeable Responsibility, Responsibility, Form, Causation, Connection Perspective The relationship between rock and carbon cycles with natural resources. (connection) Responsibility, Function, Connection Summary Who We Are INTRO Inventions create change and Landmarks help to shape our lead to new possibilities understanding of history and culture. Sharing the Planet G3 The Earth's Geography impacts Human Interactions and Settlements G4 G5 Fair and equal rights work to create better communities. During our lives there are changes that affect us physically, socially and emotionally. Exploration leads to to discoveries and understanding of the world Ancient civilizations have helped to organize future communities Exploring, creating, and We (people) find Celebrations are expressions Stories inform us, engage our responding to art develops an Media advertising influences People express their ideas, of the shared beliefs and ways to discover and express feelings and can be shared in understanding of ourselves our how we think and the choices beliefs and values to inspire values of a community. world. we make. and make a difference ourselves. many ways. (PYPX) How the World Works How we Organize Ourselves G2 Awareness of my identity and abilities helps to Who we are allows Choosing to take action The human body relies on connect with our identities to develop. can impact our interacting our international community systems and external community factors. Where we are in Place and Time How We Express Ourselves G1 Materials have properties that can determine their use People play different roles in the community to which they belong. Plants are central to sustaining life on earth Communities are influenced by where they live. Climate impacts the Planet's ecosystems, weather, and human activities. People apply their understanding of forces creatively The evolution of science and technology impacts the world The consumption of energy impacts the world The ways we communicate convey important messages and help us navigate our world. The interconnected systems within a city and their impact on daily human lives. The dynamic of Supply, Demand and Trade in commerce Leadership impacts communities in different ways The survival of living things is The responsible connected use of water to the environment ensures the well-being of our in which they live. planet and its inhabitants. The actions of individuals and communities contribute to The Fragile Making sustainable choices global well-being and with Earth’s finite resources balance of Ecosystems and sustainability. the role of biodiversity -Condensed Who We Are INTRO G1 G2 G3 My developing identity. My Identity connects me to my community Take action and getting along in my community, The human body and external factors on systems Inventions Landmarks,history and culture. Geography and human Settlements Exploration Ancient civilizations Power of Stories Creating, and responding to art Media advertising influences us Express ideas and make a difference (PYPX) Materials have properties that determine use Climate impacts our planet and us How people use forces The evolution of science and technology The consumption of energy impacts the world Communities are influenced by where they live. Signs and symbols To communicate The interconnected systems within a city Supply, Demand and Trade in commerce Leadership impacts communities The responsible use of water The Fragile balance of Ecosystems Community and Global well-being The Earth’s finite resources Where we are in Place and Time How We Express Ourselves Ways to express self How the World Works How we Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet Community Roles Celebrations, shared beliefs and values. Plants are essential Survival of living things for life is connected to habitat G4 G5 Fair and equal Physically, socially rights in communities. and emotional changes SUBJECT BALANCE INTRO G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 PSPE ENGLISH Science human body systems PSPE -health Social- rights, services PSPE PSPE Math PSPE Social Math Social Social-Geography and human Settlements English Social- Navigation, Social -history English Who We Are Where we are in Place and Time How We Express Ourselves Social- History Social PSPE How the World Works How we Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet Social Plants Science -PYPXMath Social Social -Culture English Social -cultural stories English Social - art and history/culture PSPE English- advertising social -influences Science- Materials Social- Reuse, Recycle Math MATHSocial Geographyclimate zones Science forces Math Science Social -history and future Science - how to create energy Social-environmental impact Social -Communities Geography English Social-communication Math -shapes, direction Social Math Social- Trade Math - money Social Leadership impacts communities Science- Habitats Social- environmental Science- water cycle/function Social- share natural resource water Science -Ecosystems Social- environmental Social English Science natural resources English
