Transdisciplinary Theme |
Who We Are |
Programme of Inquiry |
Freedom |
IB Traits |
Communicator, Principled, Balanced |
Central Idea |
Society’s beliefs and values determine governing structures. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Rights and responsibilities of citizens· Settlement of societies· Government structures· Impact of immigration/migration |
Key Concepts |
Function, Connection |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Cooperation, Integrity, Tolerance |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Research, Communication |
Subject Focus |
English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
Sharing the Planet |
Programme of Inquiry |
What’s Growing On? |
IB Traits |
Knowledgeable, Caring |
Central Idea |
Living things are interdependent while comparing and sharing habitat resources. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Life cycle of plants· Connections between various systems· How plants and animals all have interconnected systems |
Key Concepts |
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Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
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Transdisciplinary Skills |
Research, Thinking, Social, Communication |
Subject Focus |
English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
How We Express Ourselves |
Programme of Inquiry |
Cultures |
IB Traits |
Knowledgeable, Open-Minded, Reflective |
Central Idea |
The uniqueness of a culture depends on geography, history, and interactions with others. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Culture· Geographic effects on lifestyles· Boundaries and borders· How is a country’s natural resources related to national wealth· Impact of geographic features on migration and immigration |
Key Concepts |
Change, Connection |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Respect, Curiosity, Tolerance |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Thinking, Social |
Subject Focus |
English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
Where We Are in Place and Time |
Programme of Inquiry |
Weather Proof |
IB Traits |
Knowledgeable, Communicator, Risk-Taker |
Central Idea |
Life responds to the occurring and reoccurring phenomena in the atmosphere and its effect. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Condition which result in specific weather phenomena· Positive and negative effects of weather· The association of clouds and related weather· The position of the Earth, moon, and sun during the course of the day |
Key Concepts |
Form, Causation, Change |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Cooperation, Enthusiasm, Independence |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Social, Communication |
Subject Focus |
English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
How We Organize Ourselves |
Programme of Inquiry |
Geography Shapes Our Lives |
IB Traits |
Knowledgeable, Caring |
Central Idea |
Economics impacts our lives, community, government, and world. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· How does the environment affect and drive our economics· Map/Globe skills |
Key Concepts |
Function |
Related Concepts |
· How does the environment affect/drive economics?· How does our geography affect our lives?· Map and globe skills are an essential part of our lives. |
Attitudes |
Appreciation, Cooperation |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Research, Self-Management, Thinking, Social, Communication |
Subject Focus |
English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
How the World Works |
Programme of Inquiry |
May the Force Be With You |
IB Traits |
Knowledgeable, Thinker |
Central Idea |
The uniqueness of the human experience is based on forces and energy that are connected and necessary for life. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Force and energy· Forms of energy· Changes in energy |
Key Concepts |
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Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Cooperation, Curiosity |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Research, Thinking, Social, Communication |
Subject Focus |
English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music |
Web Links |
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