Transdisciplinary theme Who we are Where we are in place and time How we express ourselves

An inquiry into orientation in place and time;

An inquiry into the nature of self; beliefs and An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and
personal histories; homes and journeys; the
values; personal, physical, mental, social and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and
discoveries, explorations and migrations of
Descriptor spiritual health; human relationships including values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend
humankind; the relationships between and the
families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the
interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations,
and responsibilities; what it means to be human aesthetic.
from local and global perspectives.

Relationships are enhanced by learning about

Human migration is a response to challenges, risks People’s outward appearance can lead to
Central idea other people’s perspectives and communicating
and opportunities. perceptions and misconceptions.
our own.
Unit of Inquiry

Encapsulate our shared common humanity? Facing challenges and creating opportunities.
The three questions

Reflect the complexity and connectedness of the Physical Earth and social changes force human
human condition globally? movement, which can result in global changes.

Invite students to engage with real world issues? Migration is an enduring phenomenon.
 Transdisciplinary theme How the world works How we organize ourselves Sharing the planet

An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the
interaction between the natural world (physical
and biological) and human societies; how humans
Descriptor
use their understanding of scientific principles; the
impact of scientific and technological advances on
society and on the environment.
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-
struggle to share finite resources with other
made systems and communities; the structure and
people and with other living things; communities
function of organizations; societal decision-
and the relationships within and between them;
making; economic activities and their impact on
access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict
humankind and the environment.
resolution.

Human survival is connected to understanding the Communities can create sustainable systems that Finding peaceful solutions to conflict leads to a
Central idea
continual changing nature of the Earth. meet their needs. better quality of human life.
Unit of Inquiry

Encapsulate our shared common humanity? Making decisions to meet needs of society.
The three questions

Reflect the complexity and connectedness of the How we manage systems can impact others, both
human condition globally? locally and globally.

Invite students to engage with real world issues? Management of waste and other systems.