10-11 Years: Grade 5
Who we are
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.
Central Idea - Changes people experience at different stages of their lives affect their evolving sense of self.
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An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
Central Idea - Changes people experience at different stages of their lives affect their evolving sense of self.
Key concepts:
- Form, (pattern)
- Change, (transformation)
- Connection (relationship)
Lines of inquiry:
- The physical, social, emotional and intellectual changes that occur throughout life.
- Factors that contribute to well-being during adolescence
- How relationships contribute to our self – concept
Where we are in place and time
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.
Central Idea - Human migration is a response to challenges, risks and opportunities.
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An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central Idea - Human migration is a response to challenges, risks and opportunities.
Key concepts:
- Causation, (impact)
- Change (adaptation)
- Responsibility(values)
Lines of inquiry:
- The reasons why people migrate
- Migration throughout history
- Effects of migration on communities, cultures and individuals
How we express ourselves
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.
Central Idea - A person's behavior and how they choose to present themselves project aspects of their identity.
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An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Central Idea - A person's behavior and how they choose to present themselves project aspects of their identity.
Key concepts:
- Change (transformation)
- Perspective (prejudice)
- Reflection (responsibility)
Lines of inquiry:
- How appearance and behavior influence our perception of others
- The influence of cultural and social norms on how we choose to present ourselves
- Fashion as a form of expression
How the world works
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.
Central Idea - Natural materials can undergo changes that may provide challenges and benefits for society and the environment.
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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.
Central Idea - Natural materials can undergo changes that may provide challenges and benefits for society and the environment.
Key concepts:
- Function (pattern)
- Change (transformation)
- Responsibility (initiative)
Lines of inquiry:
- Conditions that cause reversible and irreversible changes in materials
- How societies take advantage of the properties of materials.
- The impact of retrieval, production and the use of materials on the environment
How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Central Idea - Government systems influence the lives of citizens.
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An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Central Idea - Government systems influence the lives of citizens.
Key concepts:
- Function, (systems)
- Perspective, (opinion)
- Responsibility (citizenship, justice)
Lines of inquiry:
- How government systems function
- How decision- making practices reflect human rights
- Impact of government on citizens
- The rights and responsibilities of citizenship