Theme: Nature of self
Central Idea: Understanding human complexity helps us take care of ourselves and prepare for physical and mental changes.
Key Concepts: Causation: Mental health and self-care skills
Function: Human structure and vital body functions
Change: Puberty and reproduction
Skills: Self-management: Affective skills and Social skills: Collaboration
Learner profile: Balanced, Caring
Where we are in time and place: Discovering Europe
Theme: The discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind
Central Idea: Geographical and cultural differences and similarities define areas.
Key Concepts: Form: Europe as a continent
Perspective: European countries
Causation: Populating Europe
Skills: Communication: Verbal, reading and Research: Presenting findings
Learner profile: Inquirer, Open-minded
Theme: Ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values
Central Idea: Artistic expressions come from a variety of different practices and are connected with culture.
Key Concepts: Perspective: Ancient Greece
Connection: Art of muses, music and poetry
Change: Movement, dance and drama
Skills: Research: Planning and Communication: Non-verbal Communication
Learner profile: Courageous, Balanced
Theme: The natural world and its laws
Central Idea: Studying natural structures and phenomena inspires us to experiment and innovate.
Key Concepts: Form: Structure of Earth, and the space surrounding it
Change: Celestial bodies and the impact of their motion
Function: Sound and light
Skills: Research: Asking questions and Thinking: Critical Thinking
Learner profile: Thinker, Inquirer
Theme: Societal decision-making
Central Idea: Individuals can influence others in a variety of ways.
Key Concepts: Connection: The society of Rome and the development of democracy
Responsibility: Speaking as a way to influence
Perspective: Influencing through writing
Skills: Communication: Verbal speaking and Thinking: Transfer
Learner profile: Communicator, Reflective
Theme: Peace and conflict resolution
Central Idea: Understanding nature helps to build a sustainable future and limit climate change.
Key Concepts: Responsibility: Climate change and ecological thinking
Form: Organisms and habitats
Connection: Atmosphere, climate and weather
Skills: Research: Interpreting data and Self-management: Reflection
Learner profile: Knowledgeable, Principled