Transdisciplinary Theme |
Who We Are |
Programme of Inquiry |
A New Nation/The Government |
IB Traits |
Knowledgeable, Communicator, Principled |
Central Idea |
All humans have rights and responsibilities which are important parts of living together harmoniously. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· How a community governs itself· The establishment of societal rules and laws· How our form of government compares to other forms of government |
Key Concepts |
Causation, Responsibility, Reflection |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
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Transdisciplinary Skills |
Social, Communication |
Subject Focus |
Social Studies |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
Sharing the Planet |
Programme of Inquiry |
Animal Studies |
IB Traits |
Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Open-Minded |
Central Idea |
Animals interact within their habitats to ensure survival within their environment. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· How the habitat of animals affect their existence· How animal behavior is influenced by the conditions of their habitat· How human and animal deaths are a natural part of the life cycle· How the diversity of life is directly related to our planet’s various environmental conditions |
Key Concepts |
Function, Causation, Connection |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Appreciation, Cooperation, Respect, Curiosity, Tolerance |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Thinking |
Subject Focus |
Socials Studies, Science |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
How We Express Ourselves |
Programme of Inquiry |
The Art of Communication |
IB Traits |
Thinker, Communicator, Balanced, Reflective |
Central Idea |
People use many different forms of expression to communicate ideas. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Means of communication· Language in all forms: Spoken, Written, Sign, and Body· Art and Music to express oneself· The role of technology in the explosion of communication |
Key Concepts |
Form, Perspective, Reflection |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Appreciation, Cooperation, Respect, Curiosity |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Communication |
Subject Focus |
French, Social Studies, Science, Visual Arts, Music |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
Where We Are in Place and Time |
Programme of Inquiry |
The Legacy of Exploration |
IB Traits |
Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Taker |
Central Idea |
Throughout history groups of people or whole populations have settled in new locations for many reasons. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· European explorations and migrations and the reasons behind the causes· The impact of settlements on both the settlers and the indigenous populations· Commonalities found throughout the world in reasons for establishing settlements in particular areas |
Key Concepts |
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Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
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Transdisciplinary Skills |
Social |
Subject Focus |
Social Studies |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
How We Organize Ourselves |
Programme of Inquiry |
Cha-Ching: Economic Changes |
IB Traits |
Principled, Reflective |
Central Idea |
The stability of the economy is impacted by a variety of conditions. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· The economy· How people’s lives are affected by the economy· How world conditions (drought, flood, etc.) can affect the economy· Employment opportunities |
Key Concepts |
Change, Perspective |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Appreciation, Cooperation, Empathy, Independence |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Research, Thinking, Social, Communication |
Subject Focus |
English, Social Studies, Science |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
How the World Works |
Programme of Inquiry |
Flip the Switch |
IB Traits |
Inquirer, Communicator, Risk-Taker |
Central Idea |
Electricity is important, but it is not the only kind of energy. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· How electricity is formed· How energy impacts daily living· How water, wind, coal, and oil produce energy |
Key Concepts |
Form, Function, Connection |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
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Transdisciplinary Skills |
Self-Management, Communication |
Subject Focus |
Science |
Web Links |
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