PYP Program of Inquiry

Age / Grade	Who we are An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being relationships and belonging learning and growing	Where we are in place and time An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through: periods, events, and artefacts communities, heritage, culture, and environment natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation	How we express ourselves An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through: inspiration, imagination, creativity personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses	How the world works An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through: patterns, cycles, systems diverse practices, methods, and tools discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts	How we organize ourselves An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through: interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences representation, collaboration, and decision-making	Sharing the Planet An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through: rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom
5–6 KG	Date: 8/29 – 10/17		Date: 10/20 – 11/14	Date: 11/17 – 1/9	Date: 1/12 – 3/27	Date: 3/30 – 6/5
Central idea Our family and community make us unique.		Central idea Experimenting and exploring artistic tools provide various mediums for self-expression.	Central idea Changing seasons impact our everyday lives.	Central idea Communities need people to fulfill roles and provide resources.	Central idea Living things adapt to their natural environment.
Key concepts Form, Function, Responsibility		Key concepts Causation, Responsibility, Perspective	Key concepts Causation, Change, Connection	Key concepts Form, Function, Connection	Key concepts Form, Function, Change
Lines of inquiry Families in the past may look different from families in the present (Function) Our physical features and personality come from our families (Form) Citizens follow rules of the community or places we live (Responsibility)		Lines of inquiry Sharing and reflecting on our ideas and feelings (Perspective) Using purposeful language and actions to communicate with others (Responsibility) Creativity through experimentation towards self-expression (Causation)	Lines of inquiry Nature changes with seasons (Change) Causes of changing weather (Causation) Changing seasons affect living things (Connection)	Lines of inquiry Services provided by community members (Function) The organization of a community (Form) The interdependence of community members keeps them connected (Connection)	Lines of inquiry Animal and plant life cycles (Function) Animal and plant habitats (Form) Human impact on environment (Change)

Age / Grade

Who we are

An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through:

physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being
relationships and belonging
learning and growing

Where we are in place and time

An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through:

periods, events, and artefacts
communities, heritage, culture, and environment
natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation

How we express ourselves

An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through:

inspiration, imagination, creativity
personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication
intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses

How the world works

An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through:

patterns, cycles, systems
diverse practices, methods, and tools
discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts

How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through:

interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems
approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences
representation, collaboration, and decision-making

Sharing the Planet

An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through:

rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all
pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures
nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom

5–6

KG

Date: 8/29 – 10/17

Date: 10/20 – 11/14

Date: 11/17 – 1/9

Date: 1/12 – 3/27

Date: 3/30 – 6/5

Central idea

Our family and community make us unique.

Central idea

Experimenting and exploring artistic tools provide various mediums for self-expression.

Central idea

Changing seasons impact our everyday lives.

Central idea

Communities need people to fulfill roles and provide resources.

Central idea

Living things adapt to their natural environment.

Key concepts

Form, Function, Responsibility

Key concepts

Causation, Responsibility, Perspective

Key concepts

Causation, Change, Connection

Key concepts

Form, Function, Connection

Key concepts

Form, Function, Change

Lines of inquiry

Families in the past may look different from families in the present (Function)
Our physical features and personality come from our families (Form)
Citizens follow rules of the community or places we live (Responsibility)

Lines of inquiry

Sharing and reflecting on our ideas and feelings (Perspective)
Using purposeful language and actions to communicate with others (Responsibility)
Creativity through experimentation towards self-expression (Causation)

Lines of inquiry

Nature changes with seasons (Change)
Causes of changing weather (Causation)
Changing seasons affect living things (Connection)

Lines of inquiry

Services provided by community members (Function)
The organization of a community (Form)
The interdependence of community members keeps them connected (Connection)

Lines of inquiry

Animal and plant life cycles (Function)
Animal and plant habitats (Form)
Human impact on environment (Change)

Age / Grade	Who we are An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being relationships and belonging learning and growing	Where we are in place and time An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through: periods, events, and artefacts communities, heritage, culture, and environment natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation	How we express ourselves An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through: inspiration, imagination, creativity personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses	How the world works An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through: patterns, cycles, systems diverse practices, methods, and tools discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts	How we organize ourselves An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through: interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences representation, collaboration, and decision-making	Sharing the Planet An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through: rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom
6–7 Grade 1	Date: 8/25 – 10/03	Date: 10/03 – 12/05	Date: 01/05 – 01/30	Date: 02/02 – 02/27	Date: 03/02 – 04/03	Date: 04/06 – 05/22
Central idea Family members understand their roles and identity to build a stronger community.	Central idea People, objects, and time perspectives change through time.	Central idea Stories and experiences are created to inform, persuade, and entertain.	Central idea All living things go through a process of change.	Central idea Systems need to be in place to maintain organization in communities.	Central idea People make choices on how they use Earth’s resources depending on where they live.
Key concepts Form, Function, Responsibility	Key concepts Form, Causation, Change	Key concepts Form, Connection, Perspective	Key concepts Function, Change, Connection	Key concepts Change, Perspective, Responsibility	Key concepts Form, Function, Causation, Responsibility
Lines of inquiry Families have roles and responsibilities Families have needs and wants to function Community members have defined roles and responsibilities	Lines of inquiry Order events sequentially and understand past events Events in the past impact us now Local culture changes and continues to change in time	Lines of inquiry Ways people express themselves Appreciating similarities and differences in views and opinions Accepting each other’s perspectives and appreciating the differences	Lines of inquiry Comparing and contrasting living and nonliving things Similarities and differences of living things Stages of growth Needs of living things	Lines of inquiry Important ways to organize ourselves Rules help us create a positive learning and working environment Routines make daily work easier and smoother	Lines of inquiry Types of natural resources How people use the Earth’s resources People’s responsibility with resources Location affects weather and resources

Age / Grade

Who we are

An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through:

physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being
relationships and belonging
learning and growing

Where we are in place and time

An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through:

periods, events, and artefacts
communities, heritage, culture, and environment
natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation

How we express ourselves

An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through:

inspiration, imagination, creativity
personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication
intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses

How the world works

An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through:

patterns, cycles, systems
diverse practices, methods, and tools
discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts

How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through:

interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems
approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences
representation, collaboration, and decision-making

Sharing the Planet

An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through:

rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all
pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures
nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom

6–7

Grade 1

Date: 8/25 – 10/03

Date: 10/03 – 12/05

Date: 01/05 – 01/30

Date: 02/02 – 02/27

Date: 03/02 – 04/03

Date: 04/06 – 05/22

Central idea

Family members understand their roles and identity to build a stronger community.

Central idea

People, objects, and time perspectives change through time.

Central idea

Stories and experiences are created to inform, persuade, and entertain.

Central idea

All living things go through a process of change.

Central idea

Systems need to be in place to maintain organization in communities.

Central idea

People make choices on how they use Earth’s resources depending on where they live.

Key concepts

Form, Function, Responsibility

Key concepts

Form, Causation, Change

Key concepts

Form, Connection, Perspective

Key concepts

Function, Change, Connection

Key concepts

Change, Perspective, Responsibility

Key concepts

Form, Function, Causation, Responsibility

Lines of inquiry

Families have roles and responsibilities
Families have needs and wants to function
Community members have defined roles and responsibilities

Lines of inquiry

Order events sequentially and understand past events
Events in the past impact us now
Local culture changes and continues to change in time

Lines of inquiry

Ways people express themselves
Appreciating similarities and differences in views and opinions
Accepting each other’s perspectives and appreciating the differences

Lines of inquiry

Comparing and contrasting living and nonliving things
Similarities and differences of living things
Stages of growth
Needs of living things

Lines of inquiry

Important ways to organize ourselves
Rules help us create a positive learning and working environment
Routines make daily work easier and smoother

Lines of inquiry

Types of natural resources
How people use the Earth’s resources
People’s responsibility with resources
Location affects weather and resources

Age / Grade	Who we are An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being relationships and belonging learning and growing	Where we are in place and time An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through: periods, events, and artefacts communities, heritage, culture, and environment natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation	How we express ourselves An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through: inspiration, imagination, creativity personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses	How the world works An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through: patterns, cycles, systems diverse practices, methods, and tools discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts	How we organize ourselves An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through: interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences representation, collaboration, and decision-making	Sharing the Planet An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through: rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom
7–8 Grade 2	Date: 9/8 – 10/24	Date: 2/16 – 3/27	10/27 – 12/12	Date: 12/15 – 2/9	Date: 3/30 – 4/30	Date: 5/1 – 6/5
Central idea Relationships contribute to shaping our identity.	Central idea Learning about historical events helps us connect to the present to make a better future.	Central idea An exploration of traditions and celebrations of different cultures provides new perceptions of our world.	Central idea The world comprises patterns and cycles.	Central idea The functionality of a society depends on the responsibilities of its citizens.	Central idea It is our duty to preserve the planet and co-exist with living organisms.
Key concepts Connection, Perspective	Key concepts Change, Responsibility	Key concepts Function, Connection, Perspective	Key concepts Form, Function, Change	Key concepts Function, Causation, Responsibility	Key concepts Change, Connection, Responsibility
Lines of inquiry Understanding self-identity Identifying beliefs and values Choosing role models Influences and actions of a role model Prophet Muhammad is our role model	Lines of inquiry How people’s actions create change How the present is connected to the past Photographs, artifacts, and primary sources help us learn about the past	Lines of inquiry The impact of diversity Similarities and differences between cultures Different holidays and important celebrations around the world	Lines of inquiry Cycles and patterns Water cycle Phases of the moon	Lines of inquiry An inquiry into governments Services needed to maintain a community Goods and services Exports and imports	Lines of inquiry An inquiry into ecosystems and habitats Preserving endangered species Saving natural resources Ways to make our community safe for all

Age / Grade

Who we are

An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through:

physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being
relationships and belonging
learning and growing

Where we are in place and time

An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through:

periods, events, and artefacts
communities, heritage, culture, and environment
natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation

How we express ourselves

An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through:

inspiration, imagination, creativity
personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication
intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses

How the world works

An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through:

patterns, cycles, systems
diverse practices, methods, and tools
discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts

How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through:

interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems
approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences
representation, collaboration, and decision-making

Sharing the Planet

An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through:

rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all
pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures
nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom

7–8

Grade 2

Date: 9/8 – 10/24

Date: 2/16 – 3/27

10/27 – 12/12

Date: 12/15 – 2/9

Date: 3/30 – 4/30

Date: 5/1 – 6/5

Central idea

Relationships contribute to shaping our identity.

Central idea

Learning about historical events helps us connect to the present to make a better future.

Central idea

An exploration of traditions and celebrations of different cultures provides new perceptions of our world.

Central idea

The world comprises patterns and cycles.

Central idea

The functionality of a society depends on the responsibilities of its citizens.

Central idea

It is our duty to preserve the planet and co-exist with living organisms.

Key concepts

Connection, Perspective

Key concepts

Change, Responsibility

Key concepts

Function, Connection, Perspective

Key concepts

Form, Function, Change

Key concepts

Function, Causation, Responsibility

Key concepts

Change, Connection, Responsibility

Lines of inquiry

Understanding self-identity
Identifying beliefs and values
Choosing role models
Influences and actions of a role model
Prophet Muhammad is our role model

Lines of inquiry

How people’s actions create change
How the present is connected to the past
Photographs, artifacts, and primary sources help us learn about the past

Lines of inquiry

The impact of diversity
Similarities and differences between cultures
Different holidays and important celebrations around the world

Lines of inquiry

Cycles and patterns
Water cycle
Phases of the moon

Lines of inquiry

An inquiry into governments
Services needed to maintain a community
Goods and services
Exports and imports

Lines of inquiry

An inquiry into ecosystems and habitats
Preserving endangered species
Saving natural resources
Ways to make our community safe for all

Age / Grade	Who we are An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being relationships and belonging learning and growing	Where we are in place and time An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through: periods, events, and artefacts communities, heritage, culture, and environment natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation	How we express ourselves An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through: inspiration, imagination, creativity personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses	How the world works An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through: patterns, cycles, systems diverse practices, methods, and tools discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts	How we organize ourselves An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through: interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences representation, collaboration, and decision-making	Sharing the Planet An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through: rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom
8–9 Grade 3	Date: 9/15 – 10/30	Date: 11/4 – 12/12	Date: 1/2 – 2/13	Date: 2/16 – 3/20	Date: 3/23 – 4/27	Date: 5/1 – 6/5
Central idea Diversity can enrich people's understanding of others.	Central idea Exploration leads to discoveries, opportunities, and new understandings.	Central idea Advertising and mass media influence thoughts and choices people make.	Central idea Humans observe a changing Earth and strive to understand it.	Central idea People create governments to help maintain law, order, and safety.	Central idea Animals adapt to their environment.
Key concepts Causation, Connection, Perspective	Key concepts Causation, Change, Connection	Key concepts Function, Change, Responsibility	Key concepts Form, Causation, Change	Key concepts Form, Function, Causation, Connection	Key concepts Causation, Change, Connection
Lines of inquiry People’s identity stems from their family values, beliefs, language Cultures from similar regions often share similar traditions Others’ perspectives can shape the way people perceive themselves	Lines of inquiry The nature of exploration The reasons for exploration The ways that exploration brings change	Lines of inquiry The purpose of advertising (Function) The types, styles, and locations of advertisements (Change) The power of visual communication (logos, trademarks, signs) (Responsibility)	Lines of inquiry The changing Earth Scientific theories The ways humans observe the Earth’s changes	Lines of inquiry The roles citizens and government play when making decisions Why people organize governments Different types of governments around the world	Lines of inquiry Characteristics of the major biomes / habitats Circumstances that lead to adaptation Impacts on animal habitats

Age / Grade

Who we are

An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through:

physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being
relationships and belonging
learning and growing

Where we are in place and time

An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through:

periods, events, and artefacts
communities, heritage, culture, and environment
natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation

How we express ourselves

An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through:

inspiration, imagination, creativity
personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication
intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses

How the world works

An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through:

patterns, cycles, systems
diverse practices, methods, and tools
discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts

How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through:

interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems
approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences
representation, collaboration, and decision-making

Sharing the Planet

An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through:

rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all
pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures
nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom

8–9

Grade 3

Date: 9/15 – 10/30

Date: 11/4 – 12/12

Date: 1/2 – 2/13

Date: 2/16 – 3/20

Date: 3/23 – 4/27

Date: 5/1 – 6/5

Central idea

Diversity can enrich people's understanding of others.

Central idea

Exploration leads to discoveries, opportunities, and new understandings.

Central idea

Advertising and mass media influence thoughts and choices people make.

Central idea

Humans observe a changing Earth and strive to understand it.

Central idea

People create governments to help maintain law, order, and safety.

Central idea

Animals adapt to their environment.

Key concepts

Causation, Connection, Perspective

Key concepts

Causation, Change, Connection

Key concepts

Function, Change, Responsibility

Key concepts

Form, Causation, Change

Key concepts

Form, Function, Causation, Connection

Key concepts

Causation, Change, Connection

Lines of inquiry

People’s identity stems from their family values, beliefs, language
Cultures from similar regions often share similar traditions
Others’ perspectives can shape the way people perceive themselves

Lines of inquiry

The nature of exploration
The reasons for exploration
The ways that exploration brings change

Lines of inquiry

The purpose of advertising (Function)
The types, styles, and locations of advertisements (Change)
The power of visual communication (logos, trademarks, signs) (Responsibility)

Lines of inquiry

The changing Earth
Scientific theories
The ways humans observe the Earth’s changes

Lines of inquiry

The roles citizens and government play when making decisions
Why people organize governments
Different types of governments around the world

Lines of inquiry

Characteristics of the major biomes / habitats
Circumstances that lead to adaptation
Impacts on animal habitats

Age / Grade	Who we are An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being relationships and belonging learning and growing	Where we are in place and time An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through: periods, events, and artefacts communities, heritage, culture, and environment natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation	How we express ourselves An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through: inspiration, imagination, creativity personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses	How the world works An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through: patterns, cycles, systems diverse practices, methods, and tools discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts	How we organize ourselves An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through: interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences representation, collaboration, and decision-making	Sharing the Planet An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through: rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom
9–10 Grade 4	Date: 12/1 – 1/30	Date: 8/25 – 10/10	Date: 4/28 – 6/9	Date: 10/13 – 11/26	Date: 2/3 – 3/7	Date: 3/10 – 4/21
Central idea An inquiry into an individual's values and beliefs and how they connect to the environment contributes to their survival.	Central idea Understanding geography and how it influences life.	Central idea People protest injustices in different ways.	Central idea The formation of the Earth and its features help us understand why it is ever-changing.	Central idea Leadership affects the way societies function.	Central idea Recognizing diverse sources guides us and responsible use.
Key concepts Change, Connection	Key concepts Form, Function	Key concepts Change, Perspective	Key concepts Causation, Change	Key concepts Function, Responsibility	Key concepts Connection, Responsibility
Lines of inquiry Influence of colonization on culture and individuality Differences in individuality create connections Our environment contributes to our values	Lines of inquiry Local and global geography Landforms and change over time	Lines of inquiry Expression of values and beliefs Forms of self-expression	Lines of inquiry Formation and structure of Earth Causes that impact the world The Earth is changing	Lines of inquiry Societal decision making of a nation Processes used to create a government or representation	Lines of inquiry Scientists categorize resources as renewable and non-renewable Writers use evidence-based claims from credible sources to support their thesis

Age / Grade

Who we are

An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through:

physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being
relationships and belonging
learning and growing

Where we are in place and time

An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through:

periods, events, and artefacts
communities, heritage, culture, and environment
natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation

How we express ourselves

An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through:

inspiration, imagination, creativity
personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication
intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses

How the world works

An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through:

patterns, cycles, systems
diverse practices, methods, and tools
discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts

How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through:

interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems
approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences
representation, collaboration, and decision-making

Sharing the Planet

An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through:

rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all
pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures
nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom

9–10

Grade 4

Date: 12/1 – 1/30

Date: 8/25 – 10/10

Date: 4/28 – 6/9

Date: 10/13 – 11/26

Date: 2/3 – 3/7

Date: 3/10 – 4/21

Central idea

An inquiry into an individual's values and beliefs and how they connect to the environment contributes to their survival.

Central idea

Understanding geography and how it influences life.

Central idea

People protest injustices in different ways.

Central idea

The formation of the Earth and its features help us understand why it is ever-changing.

Central idea

Leadership affects the way societies function.

Central idea

Recognizing diverse sources guides us and responsible use.

Key concepts

Change, Connection

Key concepts

Form, Function

Key concepts

Change, Perspective

Key concepts

Causation, Change

Key concepts

Function, Responsibility

Key concepts

Connection, Responsibility

Lines of inquiry

Influence of colonization on culture and individuality
Differences in individuality create connections
Our environment contributes to our values

Lines of inquiry

Local and global geography
Landforms and change over time

Lines of inquiry

Expression of values and beliefs
Forms of self-expression

Lines of inquiry

Formation and structure of Earth
Causes that impact the world
The Earth is changing

Lines of inquiry

Societal decision making of a nation
Processes used to create a government or representation

Lines of inquiry

Scientists categorize resources as renewable and non-renewable
Writers use evidence-based claims from credible sources to support their thesis

Age / Grade	Who we are An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being relationships and belonging learning and growing	Where we are in place and time An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through: periods, events, and artefacts communities, heritage, culture, and environment natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation	How we express ourselves An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through: inspiration, imagination, creativity personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses	How the world works An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through: patterns, cycles, systems diverse practices, methods, and tools discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts	How we organize ourselves An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through: interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences representation, collaboration, and decision-making	Sharing the Planet An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through: rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom
10–11 Grade 5	Date: 8/26 – 9/26	Date: 01/12 – 03/13	Date: 05/04 – 06/11	Date: 11/03 – 12/19	Date: 9/29 – 10/31	Date: 03/23 – 05/01
Central idea Society and human experience shape identity by establishing norms and expectations.	Central idea Opportunity throughout history drives exploration and migration.	Central idea Writers use poetry to express ideas and reflect on their understanding of the world.	Central idea The revolution and rotation of the Earth, sun, and moon create the seasons and time, while managing advances in science and technology create changes in our society and environment.	Central idea Governing systems have a direct impact on the lives of community members.	Central idea All living things are connected by shared resources.
Key concepts Causation, Change, Connection	Key concepts Function, Causation, Connection	Key concepts Change, Perspective, Responsibility	Key concepts Connection, Perspective, Responsibility	Key concepts Function, Causation, Form	Key concepts Connection, Perspective, Responsibility
Lines of inquiry Influences and experiences shape us (Change) Character attributes contribute to identity Norms and expectations dictate action (Causation)	Lines of inquiry The desires that lead to expanding a nation Exploration of uncharted territories Expansion creates conflict	Lines of inquiry Arts allow people to explore others’ perspectives (Perspective) Authors choose to write poetry over other genres	Lines of inquiry Layers of the atmosphere Connection between gravitational pull and objects’ weight The rotation of the Earth causes a change in the shadows’ angle and length (Perspective) Science and technology shape our society and environment (Responsibility)	Lines of inquiry The primary functions and roles of government systems (Function) How government decisions and actions affect the lives of citizens (Causation) The structure and organization of citizens’ rights and responsibilities within a community (Form) The ways citizens can engage with and influence their government (Responsibility)	Lines of inquiry Ecosystems, biomes, and environments (Connection) Conflicts between habitat and space (Perspective) How human interaction with the environment can affect the balance of systems (Responsibility)

Age / Grade

Who we are

An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through:

physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and well-being
relationships and belonging
learning and growing

Where we are in place and time

An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space, and time through:

periods, events, and artefacts
communities, heritage, culture, and environment
natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation, and transformation

How we express ourselves

An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through:

inspiration, imagination, creativity
personal, social, and cultural modes and practices of communication
intentions, perceptions, interpretations, and responses

How the world works

An inquiry into understanding of the world and phenomena through:

patterns, cycles, systems
diverse practices, methods, and tools
discovery, design, innovation—possibilities and impacts

How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through:

interactions within, and between, social and ecological systems
approaches to livelihoods and trade practices—intended and unintended consequences
representation, collaboration, and decision-making

Sharing the Planet

An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through:

rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all
pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures
nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom

10–11

Grade 5

Date: 8/26 – 9/26

Date: 01/12 – 03/13

Date: 05/04 – 06/11

Date: 11/03 – 12/19

Date: 9/29 – 10/31

Date: 03/23 – 05/01

Central idea

Society and human experience shape identity by establishing norms and expectations.

Central idea

Opportunity throughout history drives exploration and migration.

Central idea

Writers use poetry to express ideas and reflect on their understanding of the world.

Central idea

The revolution and rotation of the Earth, sun, and moon create the seasons and time, while managing advances in science and technology create changes in our society and environment.

Central idea

Governing systems have a direct impact on the lives of community members.

Central idea

All living things are connected by shared resources.

Key concepts

Causation, Change, Connection

Key concepts

Function, Causation, Connection

Key concepts

Change, Perspective, Responsibility

Key concepts

Connection, Perspective, Responsibility

Key concepts

Function, Causation, Form

Key concepts

Connection, Perspective, Responsibility

Lines of inquiry

Influences and experiences shape us (Change)
Character attributes contribute to identity
Norms and expectations dictate action (Causation)

Lines of inquiry

The desires that lead to expanding a nation
Exploration of uncharted territories
Expansion creates conflict

Lines of inquiry

Arts allow people to explore others’ perspectives (Perspective)
Authors choose to write poetry over other genres

Lines of inquiry

Layers of the atmosphere
Connection between gravitational pull and objects’ weight
The rotation of the Earth causes a change in the shadows’ angle and length (Perspective)
Science and technology shape our society and environment (Responsibility)

Lines of inquiry

The primary functions and roles of government systems (Function)
How government decisions and actions affect the lives of citizens (Causation)
The structure and organization of citizens’ rights and responsibilities within a community (Form)
The ways citizens can engage with and influence their government (Responsibility)

Lines of inquiry

Ecosystems, biomes, and environments (Connection)
Conflicts between habitat and space (Perspective)
How human interaction with the environment can affect the balance of systems (Responsibility)