Programme of Inquiry - St.

Georges 2016

Transdiscipli
nary Themes

Grade 4

Who we are
An inquiry into the nature of self;
beliefs and, values; personal,
physical, mental, social, and spiritual
health; human relationships including
families, friends, communities, and
cultures; rights and responsibilities;
what it means to be human.

Where we are in place and

time
An inquiry into orientation in place
and time; personal histories;
homes and journeys; the
discoveries, explorations, and
migrations of humankind; the
relationships
between the interconnectedness
of individuals and civilizations,
from local and global perspectives.

Central Idea: Living beings have their own

characteristics and are influenced by their
society and the environment.

Central Idea: Our history allows us to

reflect on and celebrate our cultural
heritage.

Key concepts:
Key concepts:

Reflexion
Responsibility
Connection

Form
Change
Causation

Related concepts:
Related concepts:

Identity
Community
Responsibility
Change

Lines of Inquiry:

We all grow and change according to our

environment.
Social codes help us live in harmony.
We respect people with all their characteristics
and differences.

Culture
Location
Heritage
Traditions

How we express
ourselves

How the world works

An inquiry into the natural
world and its laws; the
interaction between the
natural world (physical and
biological) and human
societies; how humans use
their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of
scientific and
technological advances on
society and the environment.

An inquiry into the ways in

which we discover and
express ideas, feelings,
nature, culture,
beliefs, and values; the ways
in
which we reflect on, extend
and
enjoy our creativity; our
appreciation of the
aesthetic.
Central Idea: Cultural narratives
and experiences reflect the way we
express ourselves.

Central Idea: Our planet is part of the

universe and we explore and learn about
it.

Key concepts:

Key concepts:

Form
Perspective
Reflexion

Related concepts:

Interpretation
Feelings and sensitivity
Communication

Lines of Inquiry:

Form
Connection
Function

Related concepts:

Space
Systems
Exploration
Responsibility

Lines of Inquiry:

Lines of Inquiry:

How societies have changed through time

Social relationships and knowledge in the
past and in the present.
Exploring different sources to document
our cultural history. (2)

We express ourselves in different

ways.
We respect and value the forms of
expression of different cultures.
We appreciate different ways of
expression (oral, written, visual,
etc.).

Our planet is part of the solar system

Relationship between Earth, moon and
sun
Our responsibility in protecting the
resources of the Earth.

Transdisciplinary skills:

Social: respecting others

Research: asking, observing, planning,
collecting data, interpreting data, presenting
Thinking: comprehension (Blooms Taxonomy)

Transdisciplinary skills:

Social: respecting others, group decision

making, cooperating
Communication: listening, speaking,
reading, and writing
Self-management: codes of behavior

Transdisciplinary skills:

Thinking: Metacognition
Social: Accept responsibility
Self-management: Organization
Research: Planning

Transdisciplinary skills:

Attitudes:

Respect
Curiosity
Enthusiasm
Independence

Learner profile reinforced:

Grade 3

Communicators
Open-minded
Balanced
Risk-takers

Central Idea: People establish different

relationships that influence their personal life,
family and their community.

Key concepts:

Function
Perspective
Reflection

Related concepts:

Attitudes:

Respect
Appreciation
Confidence
Empathy

Learner profile reinforced:

Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open/minded
Reflective

Attitudes:

Courage and bravery

Creativity
Curiosity
Integrity

Learner profile reinforced:

Principled
Reflective
Communicators

Central Idea: Interpretation of artifacts

contributes to our understanding of peoples
histories.

Central Idea: People communicate

their feelings and lifestyles in
different ways.

Key concepts:

Key concepts:

Change
Form
Reflection

Related concepts:

Function
Connection
Form

Related concepts:

Thinking: Synthesis, metacognition

Research: Organizing data,
interpreting data, presenting research
findings
Communication: Viewing, presenting,
writing
Social: Cooperating, adopting group
roles
Self-management: Organization, time
management, informed choices

Attitudes:

Fair and caring

Tolerance
Cooperation
Commitment

Learner profile reinforced:

Inquirers
Open-minded
Reflective

Central Idea: Technological and

scientific developments impact in living
things and the environment.

Key concepts:

Connection
Responsibility
Cause

Related concepts:

Identity
Community
Communication

Time
Interpretation
Differences and similarities.

Lines of Inquiry:

Communication
Graphics
Perspective

Lines of Inquiry:

Similarities between communities.

Roles and behaviours affects relationships.
I know myself and value my history and
preferences.

Influence of artifacts on peoples ways of

life
How artifacts contribute to our
understanding of history
Why people keep or discard artifacts

Transdisciplinary skills:

Social: group decision, cooperating

Thinking: Comprehension, application
Comprehension: speaking, listening, reading,
and writing
Research: formulating questions, observing,
planning

Social: accepting responsibility,

respecting others, cooperating, resolving
conflict
Research: formulating questions,
observing, planning
Thinking: Comprehension, application

Feeling and emotions that stories

take.
Different ways to express
information.
How appearance and behavior
influence our perception of others.

Thinking: Understanding
Social: Cooperate
Communication: Viewing
Research: Data Collection

Transdisciplinary skills:

Attitudes:
Attitudes:

Respect
Curiosity
Enthusiasm
Independence

Honesty
Appreciation
Confidence
Empathy

Learner profile reinforced:

Learner profile reinforced:

Communicators
Open-minded
Balanced
Risk-takers

Caring
Inquirers
Knowledgeable

Factors that can influence life cycles.

The impact retrieval and production on
the environment.
Ways to contribute to safe our
environment

Transdisciplinary skills:

Transdisciplinary skills:

Cause and effect

Adaption
Responsibility

Lines of Inquiry:

Lines of Inquiry:

Attitudes:

Courage and bravery

Creativity
Curiosity
Integrity

Learner profile reinforced:

Principled
Reflective
Communicators

Thinking: Comprehension,
application, analysis
Research: Observing, formulating
questions
Communication: Presenting, writing
Social: Cooperating, adopting group
roles
Self-management: Organization, time
management

Attitudes:

Fair and caring

Tolerance
Cooperation
Commitment

Learner profile reinforced:

Inquirers
Open-minded
Reflective

Central Idea: Functions and responsibilities

cause an impact on our surroundings.

Grade 2
Key concepts:

Form
Function
Causation
Change

Central Idea: The conservation of natural

and cultural heritage has an impact on
society.

Key concepts

Form
Change
Reflection
Connection

Related concepts:
Related concepts:

Roles, functions and responsibilities

Identity
Similarities and Differences

Communication
Heritage
Organization
Reflection

Lines of Inquiry:

I know and value my physical, social, and

emotional characteristics. (3)
I recognise the function people have with their
surroundings. (2)
I know and assume responsibilities in my
surroundings. (2)

Social: group decision, cooperating

Thinking: Comprehension, application
Comprehension: speaking, listening, reading,
and writing
Research: formulating questions, observing,
planning

Central Idea: Forces affect our

environment.

Key concepts:

Change
Perspective
Reflection
Connection

Key concepts:

Form
Function
Change
Reflection

Related concepts:

Creativity
Communication
Symbols
Feelings and sensitivity

Related concepts:

Communication
Measurement
Time
Location

Lines of Inquiry:
Lines of Inquiry:

I know the organization of the first settlers.

(3)
I compare the ancient settlers lifestyle with
the current settlers. (2)
I recognise my role in the preservation of
my cultural legacy. (3)

Transdisciplinary skills:

Central Idea: Artistic creations let

us develop a comprehension about
ourselves and the world around us.

Creativity let us express our

individuality. (3)
We communicate to each other
through symbolic language. (2)
Art development along the time.
(2)

Lines of Inquiry:

How forces are used every day. (3)

Forces of nature and their effects. (2)
Why Security measures are used in
case of natural disasters. (2)

Transdisciplinary skills:
Transdisciplinary skills:

Thinking: comprehension, application,

analysis
Research: formulating questions,
observing, planning, recording data

Communication: Reading
Research: Data Collection
Self-management: Security

Transdisciplinary skills:

Thinking: Comprehension
Research: Observing, formulating
questions
Communication: Presenting

Attitudes:

Respect
Curiosity
Enthusiasm
Independence

Learner profile reinforced:

Communicators
Open-minded
Balanced
Risk-takers

Central Idea: The way we behave affects the

relationship with others

Grade 1
Key concepts:

Form
Responsibility
Function:
Connection

Related concepts:

Relationships
Identity
Golden Rules
Friendship

Lines of Inquiry:

How rules and behaviour affect our

relationships. .

Social: accepting responsibility, group

decision making, respecting others,
cooperating

Social: Respecting others,

cooperating
Self-management: Organization

Attitudes:
Attitudes:

Honesty
Appreciation
Confidence
Empathy

Courage and bravery

Creativity
Curiosity
Integrity

Attitudes:

Fair and caring

Tolerance
Cooperation
Commitment

Learner profile reinforced:

Learner profile reinforced:

Caring
Inquirers
Knowledgeable

Central Idea: Family heritage teaches us

about the past

Key concepts:

Responsibility
Connection
Heritage

Related concepts:

Reflection
Chronology
Culture
Traditions

Lines of Inquiry:

The role of the family through history.

Oral tales tell us about our past history.

Principled
Reflective
Communicators

Learner profile reinforced:

Central Idea: People can express

feelings and emotions through
stories.

Key concepts:

Form
Function
Causation

Related concepts:

Reflection
Communication
Expression
Perspective
Responsibility

Lines of Inquiry:

We express ourselves through

words and images.

Inquirers
Open-minded
Reflective

Central Idea: Experiences make us

reflect to improve our life styles

Key concepts:

Form
Function
Causation

Related concepts:

Transformations
Resources
Process
conservation

Lines of Inquiry:

I identify dangerous situations and

follow safety rules.
How we use electricity in our daily life

Who I am (my personal data)

How my similarities and differences make me
unique among others.

Transdisciplinary skills:

Social: respecting others, cooperating

Research: formulating questions, observing
Communication: listening and speaking
Self-management: spatial awareness,
organization

Attitudes:

Respect
Curiosity
Enthusiasm
Independence

Learner profile reinforced:

Communicators
Open-minded
Balanced
Risk-takers
Characteristics and abilities help us take care of
ourselves as we grow.

Things we can learn from our past

Transdisciplinary skills:

Social: respecting others, cooperating

Research: formulating questions,
observing
Communication: listening and speaking
Self-management: spatial awareness,
organization

Attitudes:

Honesty
Appreciation
Confidence
Empathy

Learner profile reinforced:

Caring
Inquirers
Knowledgeable

Patterns take us to explore and make

connections everywhere

We all have rights and

responsibilities.
I identify values and counter
values.

Transdisciplinary skills:

Thinking: Knowledge acquisition

Social: respect others
Communications: writing
Research: asking questions

Attitudes:
Honesty
Appreciation
Confidence
Empathy

Learner profile reinforced:

Communicators
Open-minded
Balanced

Transdisciplinary skills:

Thinking: Acquisition of knowledge

Research: Observing
Communication: Presenting
Social: Respecting others
Self-management: Organization

Attitudes:

Fair and caring

Tolerance
Cooperation
Commitment

Learner profile reinforced:

Inquirers
Open-minded
Reflective

Our Communities are enriched by their

members and the different perspective
they bring.

The forces and sounds influence the activity

around us

Key Concepts
From
Funtion
Responsibility
Connection
Related Concepts
Enviroment
Community
Rules
Interaction

Key Concepts
Form
Function
Causation
Connection
Related Concepts
Direction
Movement
Speed

Kinder
Key Concepts
Causation
Reflection
Connection
Related Concepts
Hygiene Habits
Health and growth

Key Concepts
Reflection
Change
Function
Related Concepts
Patterns
Shapes
Numbers

Lines of Inquiry

Physical and emotional characteristics.

Taking care of my body

Getting to know my abilities

Transdisciplinary skills:
Social skills: Accepting responsibility,
Respecting others
Research skills: Observing
Thinking skills: Comprehension, Application
Communication skills: Listening, speaking
Self-management skills: Fine motor skills,
spatial awareness, organization, heathy
lifestyle

Lines of Inquiry
How types of patterns and shapes help us
make connections with other areas.
How patterns can be created

Transdisciplinary skills:
Thinking skills: Acquisition of knowledge,
comprehension, application
Communication skills: Listening,
speaking, presenting
Self-management skills: organization,
time management

Attitudes:
Respect
Curiosity
Enthusiasm
Independence

Attitudes:
Courage and Trust
Creativity
Curiosity
Integrity

Learner profile-reinforced:
Communicator
Open-minded
Balanced
Risk taker

Learner profile-reinforced:
Principled
Reflective
Communicator
Thinker

Lines of Inquiry
Interacting with my community.
The different roles people play.
The different culture around me.

Lines of Inquiry

The effect of forces in movement.

Understanding different sounds in our

life.

Transdisciplinary skills:
Social skills
Research skills
Thinking skills
Communication skills

Transdisciplinary skills:
Research skills: Observing, planning,
collecting data, recording data,
interpreting data
Thinking skills: Application,
synthesis

Attitudes:
Honesty
Appreciation
Confidence
Empathy

Attitudes:
Fair and caring
Tolerance
Cooperation
Commitment

Learner profile-reinforced:
Caring
Inquirer
Knowledgeable

Learner profile-reinforced:
Inquirer
Open-minded
Reflective
(All learner profiles should be reviewed)

Pre kinder

Behaviour, roles and values shape my identity

Key concepts:
Connection
Form
Related concepts:
Differences and similarities
Genders
Values

Lines of inquiry:
What am I like?
How can I take care of my body.
Roles and behaviours.
Transdisciplinary skills:

Social skills: Respecting others

Thinking skills: Acquisition of knowledge,
comprehension
Communication skills: Listening and
speaking.
Self-management skills: Gross motor skills,
spatial awareness, organisation

Family heritage contributes to my relationship

with others
Key concepts:
Connection
Function
Responsibility
Related concepts:
Chronology
Norms
Roles.

Line of Inquiry:
Variety of families.
How families influences who we are.

Transdisciplinary skills:

Social skills
Thinking skills
Communication skills
Self-management skills

Respect
Curiosity
Enthusiasm
Independence

Learner profile-reinforced:

Communicator
Open-minded
Balanced

Key concepts:
Form.
Reflection.
Responsibility.
Related concepts:
Communication.
Selfsteem.
Identity

Line of Inquiry:
Language help us to express
ourselves.
Knowing strengthens and
weakness.
Discovering roles in society.

Honesty
Appreciation
Confidence
Empathy

Transdisciplinary skills:

Thinking skills: Acquisition of

knowledge, Comprehension
Communication skills: Listening,
speaking, non-verbal
communication
Self-management skills: Fine
and Gross motor skills, spatial
awareness, organisation

Caring
Inquirer
Knowledgeable

Key concepts:
Change
Cause
Responsibility
Related concepts:
Adaptation
Environment
Conservation

Lines of Inquiry:
Environmental changes in the
seasons.
Taking care of the environment.

Research skills: Observing,

collecting data, recording data
Thinking skills: Acquisition of
knowledge, application, Analysis

Attitudes:
Attitudes:

Learner profile-reinforced:

People adapt to changes in the

environment and show a responsible
reflection about it.

Transdisciplinary skills:

Attitudes:

Attitudes:

Thoughts and ideas cause an impact

when they are expressed in many
different ways,

Courage and Trust

Creativity
Curiosity
Integrity

Fair and caring

Tolerance
Cooperation
Commitment

Risk taker

Learner profile-reinforced:
Learner profile-reinforced:

Nursery

Awareness of our unique characteristics help

us take care of ourselves
Key concepts:
Form
Responsability
Reflection
Related concepts:
Similarities and differences
Belonging
Roles.
Lines of inquiry:
Identify myself
Differences between boys and girls
Care about my body.
Transdisciplinary skills:

Social skills: Respecting others

Thinking skills: Acquisition of knowledge
Communication skills: Listening and
speaking
Self-management skills: Gross motor skills,
spatial awareness

My experiences contribute in relationship with

others
Key concepts:
Form
Conection
Perspective
Responsability
Related concepts
Space
Structure
Design
Safety
Lines of inquiry:
Identify community workers
Recognise my responsabilities
Importance of my family and my
community.
Transdisciplinary skills:

Social skills: Respecting others

Communication skills: Listening,
speaking
Self-management skills: Codes of
behaviour, organization

Ideas and preferences can be

expressed in different ways

Respect
Curiosity
Enthusiasm
Independence

Inquirer
Open-minded
Reflective
(All learner profiles should be reviewed)

We are responsible and take care of the

environment

Key concepts
Form
Conection
Perspective

Key concepts
Change
Reflection
Form

Related concepts
Imagination
Creativity
Communication

Related concepts
Characteristics
Relationships
Needs

Lines of inquiry:
Enjoy song and rhymes.
Importance of express
ourselves.
Use riddles and chants to
explore my language.

Lines of inquiry:
Recognise the four seasons of
the year
Identify the weather
Protect the planet.
Transdisciplinary skills:

Transdisciplinary skills:

Attitudes:

Principled
Reflective
Communicator
Thinker

Thinking skills: Comprehension,

application
Communication skills: Listening,
speaking, non-verbal
communication

Research skills: Observing, collecting

data
Thinking skills: Acquisition of
knowledge, comprehension
Communication skills: Non-verbal
communication, listening, speaking

Attitudes:
Attitudes:

Honesty
Appreciation

Attitudes:

Courage and Trust

Fair and caring

Tolerance
Cooperation

Learner profile-reinforced:

Communicator
Open-minded
Balanced
Risk-taker

Confidence
Empathy

Creativity
Curiosity
Integrity

Commitment

Learner profile-reinforced:
Learner profile-reinforced:
Learner profile-reinforced:

Caring
Inquirer
Knowledgeable

Principled
Reflective
Communicator
Thinker

Inquirer
Open-minded
Reflective
(All learner profiles should be reviewed)

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