Programme of Inquiry

Cedar International School

Grade 1
Who we are
Transdisciplinary Theme An inquiry into the nature of the 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. Becoming independent requires people to use many strategies and develop different skills. decision making social interaction becoming independent personal qualities

May 2013
How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. Systems are developed to produce and distribute food. How food changes during production Reasons why we process food Ways that food is distributed The impact of producing and distributing food on the environment

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 and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. The climate and resources of an area impact the types of shelters people construct. Types of human-made structures The factors that need to be considered when designing and building a structure Resources used for building structures How and why shelters have changed over time

How we express ourselves

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. Throughout the world and history, people have created stories for a variety of reasons. People create myths, fables and legends for different reasons Different ways myths, fables and legends were/are communicated Things we can learn from myths, fables and legends Origins of myths fables and legends English, Social Studies, Computer Technology, Music, Spanish, Library Form, Causation, Connection impact, beliefs, values

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 on the environment. Water is essential to life and is a limited resource.

Sharing the planet

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. People can establish practices in order to sustain and maintain the Earths resources. Limited nature of the Earths resources Personal choices that can help sustain the environment Reducing, reusing and recycling different materials Reducing waste

Central idea

Lines of inquiry

Sources of water and how it is used The water cycle Properties of water Responsibilities regarding water (water conservation)

Subject focus Key concepts Related concepts

Social Studies

Social Studies, Science, Visual Arts, Spanish Form, Function, Causation

Social Studies, Science, Computer Technology Form, Function, Responsibility

Social Studies, Science, Spanish Function, Change, Connection Interdependence, systems

Social Studies, Science

Change, Responsibility, Reflection growth and transformation, behaviour, evidence

Change, Perspective, Responsibility Lifestyles, resources

Resources, Properties of

materials

Connections, cycles, needs and wants,

Who we are

Where we are in place and time

How we express ourselves

How the world works

How we organize ourselves

Sharing the planet