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PYP of the
IB: Program of Inquiry |
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School: Andy
Woods Elementary School |
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Age |
An inquiry into
Who we are
An exploration of
the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; of personal,
physical, mental, social and spiritual health; of our families, friends,
communities and cultures; of our rights and responsibilities; of what it
means to be human. |
An inquiry into
Where we are in
time and place
An exploration of
our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories; of history
and geography from local and global perspectives; of our homes and
journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind;
of the contributions of individuals and civilisations. |
An inquiry into
How we express
ourselves
An exploration of the ways in
which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and
values through language and the arts.
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An inquiry into
How the world works
An exploration of the physical
and material world; of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of
science and technology. |
An inquiry into
How we organise
ourselves
An exploration of human
systems and communities; of the world of work, its nature and its value;
of employment and unemployment and their impact. |
An inquiry into
How we share the
planet
An exploration of our rights
and responsibilities as we try to share finite resources with other
people, with other living things; of communities and of the
relationships within and between them. |
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10-11 |
Title:
Believe It or Not
Central idea:
Actions based on belief systems impact the development of society.
Inquiry into:
Testing rules
Beliefs that lead to actions
Changing personal beliefs
1st six weeks |
Title:
Here, There, and Everywhere
Central Idea:
Throughout history, people have been on the move, causing many changes
in the world.
Inquiry into:
Reasons people move
Impact of moving
Where people move
2nd six weeks |
Title:
Through the Looking Glass
Central idea:
Art, music, and literature reflect the times in which they are created.
Inquiry into:
Types of art
Music and lyrics
Literature styles and content
Case study: American Revolutionary Period
5th
six weeks |
Title:
Going, Going, Gone
Central idea:
Energy exists in different forms and is changed, stored, and used in
different ways.
Inquiry into:
Sources of energy.
Types of energy.
Transformation of energy.
3rd six weeks |
Title:
Oh, Say Can You See…
Central idea:
People are impacted by the organization of government.
Inquiry into:
Documents and events that have established governments.
Effect of government on people’s lives.
Organization of governments.
Case study: U.S. government
6th
six weeks |
Exhibition |
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9-10 |
Title:
Horses to Hummers
Central idea:
Throughout history, societies have had value systems unique to their
geography and culture.
Inquiry into:
Indigenous cultures
21st
century cultures
Components of culture
Connection between culture and geography
2nd
six weeks |
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Title:
Write On!
Central idea:
Personal experiences are shared through personal stories.
Inquiry into:
Personal stories
Expressive vocabulary
The
writerly life
The
writing process.
1st
six weeks |
Title:
The Pretty Blue Planet
Central idea:
The uniqueness of Earth sustains life.
Inquiry into:
Earth’s place in space
Significance of soil, water, and atmosphere
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Title:
Mind Your Own Business
Central idea:
The free enterprise system affects the lives of the people of a state,
nation, and world.
Inquiry into:
Entrepreneurship
Competition
Resources
6th
six weeks |
Title:
Remember the Alamo!
Central idea:
Throughout time, human conflict has influenced society.
Inquiry into:
The
causes and effects of conflict
Conflict resolution
Case study: The Alamo
5th six weeks |
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8-9 |
Title:
Go For It!
Central idea:
Humans overcome adversity to achieve goals.
Inquiry into:
Impact of adversity on individuals.
Tolerance.
Will to overcome adversity.
2nd six weeks |
Title:
I Need a Hero
Central idea:
Heroes contribute to civilization.
Inquiry into:
Qualities of a hero
Contributions and their impact
4th six weeks |
Title:
Central idea:
Humans display their nature and feelings in numerous ways.
Inquiry into:
Poetry
Dance
6th six weeks |
Title:
Rocking & Rolling
Central idea:
The earth is changed by human and natural causes.
Inquiry into:
Causes and effects of natural processes.
Factors and consequences of human actions.
3rd six weeks |
Title:
Citizens of the World
Central idea:
Citizens impact communities by making individual and group decisions.
Inquiry into:
Responsibilities and rights of a citizen.
The
effects of actions and decisions of citizens.
Citizenship.
1st
six weeks |
Title:
Thrive and Survive
Central idea:
Animals have basic needs and traits that help them adapt to their
natural world.
Inquiry into:
The
basic needs of animals.
How
the environment affects animals.
Relationship between animals and their habitats.
Adaptations for survival through inherited traits.
5th
six weeks |
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7-8 |
Title:
Health Is Your Wealth
Central idea:
Health habits affect our lives.
Inquiry into:
Body systems.
Nutrution.
Decisions about health & exercise.
Relationship between nutrition
& health.
2nd six weeks |
Title:
I’ve Got to be Me
Central idea:
The actions and thoughts of historical figures have an impact on our
lives.
Inquiry into:
Knowledge of the past informs the present.
The
impact of individuals.
5th six weeks |
Title: Writing Rules!
Central idea:
To
be understood, written language has rules.
Inquiry into:
Parts of speech
Sentence mechanics
Punctuation
1st six weeks |
Title:
Whether Weather Everywhere
Central idea:
Weather patterns affect our daily lives.
Inquiry into:
Types of weather.
Causes of weather.
Effects of weather.
Relationship between weather and climate.
3rd
six weeks |
Title:
Central idea:
Money affects consumer choices.
Inquiry into:
Informed consumers
Free enterprise
Advertising
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Central idea:
The use of Earth’s resources affect all living things. |
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6-7 |
Title
Central Idea:
Inquiry into:
1st six weeks |
Title:
Land Ho
Central idea:
People’s ideas, actions, and journeys have impacted society.
Inquiry into:
Human travel
Use
of maps and globes
3rd six weeks |
Title:
Express Yourself
Central idea:
Folklore is representative of cultural beliefs.
Inquiry into:
Genres of folklore.
Elements of folklore.
Purpose of folklore.
5th six weeks |
Title:
Circle of Life
Central idea:
There are naturally occurring cycles all around us.
Inquiry into:
Cycles of living things.
Cycles of non-living things.
2nd six weeks |
Title:
Working Hard For the Money
Central idea:
People with different jobs work together to organize a community.
Inquiry into:
Goods and services
Needs and wants
Value of work
4th
six weeks |
Title:
Jungle Love
Central idea:
The
rain forest is affected by human activity.
Inquiry into:
Elements that make up a rain forest.
Damages to the rain forest.
Importance of protecting the rain forest.
6th
six weeks |
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5-6 |
Title:
All About Me
Central idea:
People are more the same than different.
Inquiry into:
What I am like
What I like and dislike
My
school rules
My
five senses
1st
six weeks |
Title:
Eureka!
Central idea:
Technology changes how people live.
Inquiry into:
Changes in technology
Impact of technology
3rd six weeks |
Title:
On With The Show!
Central idea:
People use drama to represent story.
Inquiry into:
Techniques of character development
Story elements
Dramatic representation
6th six weeks |
Title:
Where the Wild Things Are
Central idea:
Animals have requirements in order to grow and stay healthy.
Inquiry into:
Needs
Habitats
Self-protection
4th
six weeks |
Title:
The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker
Central idea:
People have jobs in the home, school, and community.
Inquiry into:
Job
identification
Job
function
Job
purpose
2nd
six weeks |
Title:
Making a Difference
Central idea:
Our personal choices impact our environment.
Inquiry into:
Reducing, reusing, and recycling
Taking care of Earth’s resources
5th six weeks |