Units of Inquiry

How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea:Effective self-expression is dependent on context

Lines of Inquiry:

• Forms of communication

• How expression changes over time

• Limitations on expression

*We are exploring this in September and throughout the year

How We Organize Ourselves

Central Idea: Canadian regions balance a complex relationship between economic development and maintaining natural resources 

Lines of Inquiry:

• sustainable practices around British Columbia's resources

• the impact of economic policies in resource management

• Resources and economic development in different regions of Canada

*We plan to explore this October-November

How the World Works

Central Idea: Matter combines in different ways

Lines of Inquiry

• Ways to separate solutions

• Solubility of solids, liquids, and gases

• Heterogeneous mixtures have component properties

*We plan to explore this November-December

Who We ARe

Central Idea: Regional and global conflicts

Lines of Inquiry:

*We plan to explore this January-February

Sharing The Planet

Central Idea: Electricity can be generated in different ways with varying environmental impacts

Lines of Inquiry:

*We plan to explore this March-April

Where We Are in Place and Time

Central Idea: Sustainable cities-Urbanization over time and into the future

Lines of Inquiry:

*We plan to explore this May-June