Transdisciplinary Theme |
Who We Are |
Programme of Inquiry |
Me, Myself, and Others |
IB Traits |
Caring, Principled, Open-Minded, Communicator |
Central Idea |
Knowing more about ourselves helps us understand the world around us. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Physical and social characteristics· My role with my family and community· Similarities and differences between ourselves and others |
Key Concepts |
Form, Responsibility |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
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Transdisciplinary Skills |
Research, Self-Management, Social, Communication |
Subject Focus |
English, French, Science, Social Studies, Math, Visual Arts |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
Sharing the Planet |
Programme of Inquiry |
Peace Makers |
IB Traits |
Thinker, Communicator, Caring, Principled, Open-Minded, Reflective |
Central Idea |
Finding peaceful solutions to conflict leads to a better quality of life. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Causes of conflict· Conflict resolution and management· Living and working together peacefully |
Key Concepts |
Causation, Perspective, Responsibility |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Cooperation, Integrity, Respect, Tolerance |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Self-Management, Thinking, Social, Communication |
Subject Focus |
French, Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts Music |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
How We Express Ourselves |
Programme of Inquiry |
Frame-It |
IB Traits |
Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Taker, Reflective |
Central Idea |
Illustrations from picture books inform us and give us pleasure. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· The role of art in picture books· The feelings picture books evoke· How do authors use illustrations? |
Key Concepts |
Connection, Perspective, Reflection |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Appreciation, Enthusiasm, Respect, Curiosity, Tolerance |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Self-Management, Communication |
Subject Focus |
Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
Where We Are in Place and Time |
Programme of Inquiry |
Let’s Explore |
IB Traits |
Inquirer, Reflective |
Central Idea |
Our past experiences can lead to new adventures. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Reflection on our past experiences· Types of adventures people can take· Identify a new adventure to go on |
Key Concepts |
Responsibility |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Cooperation, Enthusiasm, Confidence, Curiosity, Independence |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Research, Thinking, Communication |
Subject Focus |
Science, Social Studies, English |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
How We Organize Ourselves |
Programme of Inquiry |
Going Places |
IB Traits |
Thinker, Communicator, Risk-Taker |
Central Idea |
Transportation is directly related to the needs of our community. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Different forms of transportation· Specific purposes of transportation· The function of transportation in relation to the community |
Key Concepts |
Function, Connection |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
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Transdisciplinary Skills |
Self-Management, Thinking, Social, Communication |
Subject Focus |
Social Studies, French, Science |
Web Links |
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Transdisciplinary Theme |
How the World Works |
Programme of Inquiry |
Surf’s Up |
IB Traits |
Principled, Caring |
Central Idea |
The ocean provides a home for plants and animals. |
Lines of Inquiry |
· Features of earth and land masses or bodies of water· Importance of the ocean to all living things |
Key Concepts |
Form, Function, Causation, Connection, Responsibility |
Related Concepts |
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Attitudes |
Appreciation, Creativity, Respect, Curiosity |
Transdisciplinary Skills |
Research, Communication |
Subject Focus |
Science, Social Studies |
Web Links |
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