Lansdowne Elementary, IB World School Program of Inquiry 2012-2013
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An inquiry into:
Who we are
An inquiry into:
Where we are in place and
time
An inquiry into:
How we express ourselves
An inquiry into:
How the world works
An inquiry into:
How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into:
Sharing the planet
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.
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.
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 of the aesthetic.
An inquiry into the natural world and
its laws; the interaction between the
natural world (physical and
biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of
scientific principles; the impact of
scientific and technological advances
on society and on the environment.
An inquiry into the
interconnectedness of human-made
systems and communities; the
structure and function of
organizations; societal decisionmaking; economic activities and
their impact on humankind and the
environment.
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the
struggle to share finite resources with other
people and with other living things; communities
and the relationships within and between them;
access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict
resolution.
Central Idea: Human connections form
relationships.
Key Concepts: Change, function
Central Idea: The past helps shape
our world today.
Key Concepts: change, reflection
Central Idea: People express
themselves in diverse ways.
Key Concepts: perspective,
reflection
Central Idea: Weather systems affect
our world.
Key Concepts: causation, change
Central Idea: People create
systems to help organize their lives.
Key Concepts: responsibility,
function
Central Idea: Humans and animals are
interconnected.
Key Concepts: connection, form
Lines of inquiry:
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How people develop and
maintain relationships
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How humans change over
time (physical, mental,
social)
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Difference among groups
you choose and groups you
are born into
Lines of inquiry:
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How new discoveries
change our lives.

The impact of
individual
contributions.

The impact of
developments in
technology.

How and why our
landscape has changed
over time
Central Idea: Diverse cultures
shape our world.
Central Idea: Rules shape our
community.
Key Concepts: reflection and
responsibility
Lines of inquiry:
•
The rules needed for
different settings
•
Consequences that may
result from responsible or
irresponsible actions
•
Roles of leaders around the
world
•
Ways in which conflicts
can be resolved in homes,
schools, classrooms and
communities
Central Idea:
Cultural diversity adds to our
community.
Key Concepts: form, connection
Lines of inquiry:
·
People may influence our
traditions and values
·
People have different
cultural values
·
Respect for diverse groups
may be influenced by
individuals’ ethnic and
cultural differences
Key Concepts: connection and
perspective
Lines of inquiry:
•
Things that define a
culture
•
Reasons for observing
celebrated holidays
•
Events and symbols
associated with
celebrations and
holidays
Lines of inquiry:

Oral and/or written
expressions from various
cultures

Thoughts and feelings
expressed through visual
arts

Movement, dance, and
music
Central Idea: People express
feelings, beliefs and ideas in
many different ways.
Key Concepts: perspective
connection
Lines of inquiry:
•
Ways folklore affects
communities
•
Various ways stories are
communicated
•
There are different forms of
poetry
Central Idea:
People and their physical
environments change over time.
Central Idea: Creativity and
feelings are expressed through
sound.
Key Concepts: perspective,
reflection
Key Concepts: function,
causation
Lines of inquiry:

Identify historical
figures and events
associated with various
cultural traditions

Interpret maps of
schools and
communities

Interpret the meaning
of symbols and
locations of physical
and human features on
maps
Lines of inquiry:
•
How sound is made
•
Cultural expressions
of sound
•
Various forms of
personal expression
•
How the body
creates and
intercepts sound
Lines of inquiry:

Various forms of
weather/seasons

Effects of weather on
human activities

Senses help describe the
weather.
Central Idea: People conduct
observations to understand how things
move.
Key Concepts: causation / function
Lines of inquiry:
•
Variables that affect how
objects move
•
Ways motion is affected
by pushing or pulling
•
Ways motion can be
measured and balanced
•
Objects in the sky have
patterns of movement
Central Idea: Changes in matter
affect the environment.
Key Concepts: change, connection
Lines of inquiry:
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Properties of matter
States in which matter
exists
Ways matter changes
People positively and
negatively affect the
environment
Lines of inquiry:

People have needs and
wants

Rules are needed for
different settings

Jobs help people meet
their needs and wants
Lines of inquiry:

How humans affect animal life

Characteristics of living and
nonliving things

How animals move

Humans and animals use resources
Central Idea: Community
resources satisfy our needs.
Central Idea: The needs of living things help
determine their survival.
Key Concepts: connection /
responsibility
Lines of inquiry:
•
Choices you make to
satisfy wants and needs
•
Producing and
consuming goods and
services
•
Supply and demand
affects the choices
families and
communities make
Key Concepts: form / change
Lines of inquiry:

What do living things need to
survive

Different animal and plant habitats

People protect the environment to
promote growth.

Natural resources (Rocks and
minerals) support plant and animal
life.
Central Idea: The government and
communities work together to make
economic decisions to make our
world a better place.
Central Idea: Animals grow and change
through predictable life cycles.
Key Concepts: responsibility,
perspective
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of inquiry:
•
How animals grow and change
•
A case study of ladybugs, frogs,
and butterflies
•
How humans impact animals’ lives
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People and countries
around the world, trade for
goods and services.
People spend, save,
borrow, and give according
to their needs and wants.
Supply and demand of
goods.
The government provides
services that add value to
the community.
Key Concepts: causation change
Lansdowne Elementary, IB World School Program of Inquiry 2012-2013
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An inquiry into:
Who we are
An inquiry into:
Where we are in place and
time
An inquiry into:
How we express ourselves
An inquiry into:
How the world works
An inquiry into:
How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into:
Sharing the planet
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.
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.
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 of the
aesthetic.
An inquiry into the natural world and its
laws; the interaction between the
natural world (physical and biological)
and human societies; how humans use
their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of scientific and
technological advances on society and
on the environment.
An inquiry into the
interconnectedness of human-made
systems and communities; the
structure and function of
organizations; societal decisionmaking; economic activities and
their impact on humankind and the
environment.
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the
struggle to share finite resources with other
people and with other living things; communities
and the relationships within and between them;
access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict
resolution.
Central Idea: Systems need to be in
place to maintain human relationships.
Central Idea: Historical figures
create change within communities.
Central Idea: Values, beliefs and
traditions influence how people
live.
Central Idea: Properties and cycles
exist to organize the world around us.
Central Idea: Economic
relationships impact a society.
Central Idea: Environmental conditions affect
growth and survival.
Key Concepts: function, connection,
responsibility
Key Concepts: responsibility,
change, reflection
Key Concepts: function, causation,
change
Key Concepts: change,
connection, perspective
Key Concepts: responsibility, form
Lines of inquiry:

Qualities and benefits of
healthy relationships

Protection, movement
and support of the human
body

Citizens contribute to the
development of a
community
Lines of inquiry:

Honoring historical
figures and events of
the past

Contributions and
impact of historical
figures

Multiple perspectives
develop ideas about
historical events
Lines of inquiry:

The movement of the
planets around the sun

Energy transfer

The air that surrounds us

Transformation of energy
Lines of inquiry:
•
Ways people earn and
use money
•
The history and uses of
money
•
Making an economic
choice
Central Idea: Making wise choices
helps us maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Central Idea: People on the move
change the world around them.
Central Idea: Forms of energy have
predictable behaviors that lead to
innovations.
Central Idea: Resources affect and
shape our marketplace.
Central Idea: Living things struggle and adapt
to survive.
Key Concepts: responsibility,
reflection
Key Concepts: perspective,
causation
Key Concepts: connection,
function, responsibility
Key Concepts: causation, change, form
Lines of inquiry:
•
How to maintain healthy
systems
•
Factors that influence
choices we make
•
Consequences and
actions
•
Explore the role of food,
vitamins and minerals on
the body
Lines of inquiry:
•
Causes for movement
•
The influence of
ethnic and cultural
groups
•
A Case Study of North
Carolina history
Central Idea: Health and balance in
the human body are dependent on
organized systems.
Central Idea: Exploration leads to
discoveries and new
understandings.
Key Concepts: function,
responsibility, connection
Key Concepts: causation, form,
change
Lines of inquiry:
Lines of Inquiry:
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Structures and systems of
cellular organisms

How systems work
together

The differences between
cellular organisms
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Key Concepts: perspective,
connection
Lines of inquiry:

Organization and
beliefs of different
societies

Cultural diversity

Storytelling and art
as a means of
expressing traditions
Central Idea:
Citizens express their rights and
responsibilities through their
government.
Key Concepts: form, perspective,
reflection
Lines of inquiry:

The development,
structure and function
of state government

Important documents

Rights and
responsibilities

Influence of history on
government
Central Idea: Images and
literature provide perspectives
on culture.
Key Concepts: perspective,
connection, reflection
Lines of Inquiry:
Reasons for migration
and exploration
The effects of climate
and land on human
activities
The role of the sun in
life processes.
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The persuasive nature of
literature (poems, song,
cartoons, etc)
Historical documents
and artifacts
How images promote
understanding of the
past
Key Concepts: connection, change,
function
Lines of inquiry:

Electrically charged
objects produce motion
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Energy takes various forms
Conductors and
nonconductors of energy
Lines of inquiry:
•
Unlimited wants and
limited resources
•
Economic decisionmaking
•
Natural resources
affect economic
growth
•
Entrepreneurs impact
communities
Lines of inquiry:
•
How soil affects all living things
•
How living things grow and adapt
•
How environmental conditions
determine survival
•
Earth’s surface has many features
Lines of inquiry:
•
Understanding animals helps us
learn more about ourselves
•
How the mind/spirit/body work
together to affect survival
•
The importance of adaptation
Central Idea: Forces end energy affect
everyday life.
Central Idea: Government systems
impact communities.
Central Idea: Biodiversity relies on
interdependence of organisms.
Key Concepts: form, function,
causation
Key Concepts: perspective,
responsibility, reflection
Key Concepts: change, responsibility
Lines of inquiry:
•
Laws of motion
•
Similarities between
simple and compound
machines
•
The relationship between
forces and machines
•
Global application of
forces
Lines of inquiry:
•
Economic structures
and their impact
•
The function of
government and role of
citizens
•
Personal decisions
impact finances
Lines of Inquiry:

Functions of organisms within biomes

Impact of humans on biomes

Changing ecosystems and biomes

Impact of climate
Lansdowne Elementary, IB World School Program of Inquiry 2012-2013