UNIT OF INQUIRY  

THEME: Sharing the Planet

An inquiry into the 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.

CENTRAL IDEA: 

Population growth is changing and challenging our world. 

LINES OF INQUIRY: 

*Causes and effects of population change

* Demographic trends

*Environmental implications of population growth

KEY CONCEPTS: 

Causation: The relationship between cause and effect; how one event leads to another. It examines the reasons behind events and their consequences.

Change: The process of transformation over time. It explores how and why things evolve, develop, or shift in different contexts.

Connection: The relationships and links between different ideas, events, or systems. It highlights how interdependent concepts or entities are.

Responsibility: The duty or obligation to act in a certain way, considering ethical and moral implications. It involves accountability for actions and their impact on others.

ATLs: 

Research Skills

• Collecting Data: The ability to gather relevant and reliable information from multiple sources, such as books, articles, experiments, and interviews, ensuring accuracy and credibility.

• Interpreting Data: The process of analyzing and making sense of collected information, identifying patterns, trends, and significance to form conclusions.

• Presenting Findings: The skill of organizing and sharing research outcomes clearly and effectively using various formats, such as reports, charts, presentations, or essays.

Communication Skills

• Reading: Understanding and interpreting texts of various formats and complexities to extract meaning, make connections, and apply knowledge.

• Writing: Expressing ideas, arguments, and research clearly and effectively in written form, using appropriate structure, style, and conventions.

• Listening: Actively engaging in and comprehending spoken information, analyzing meaning, and responding thoughtfully.

• Speaking: Clearly expressing thoughts, opinions, and ideas in verbal communication, adapting language to different audiences and purposes.

• Presenting: Effectively sharing information, ideas, or arguments through visual, verbal, or multimedia formats to engage and inform an audience.

Self-Management Skills

• Fine Motor Skills – The ability to control small, precise movements, such as writing, drawing, typing, or handling objects with care. These skills are essential for tasks that require dexterity and coordination.

• Informed Choices – Making thoughtful and responsible decisions based on critical thinking, ethical considerations, and reliable information. This includes managing time effectively, balancing responsibilities, and considering consequences before taking action.

Social Skills

• Accepting Responsibility – Taking ownership of one’s actions, decisions, and their consequences. This involves recognizing obligations to others, meeting deadlines, contributing to group work, and demonstrating accountability in both academic and personal contexts.

LEARNER PROFILE: 

Balanced

IB learners understand the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being. They strive to maintain a healthy balance between different aspects of their lives, including academics, extracurricular activities, and personal relationships. They recognize that well-being contributes to their overall success and happiness.

Principled

IB learners act with integrity, honesty, fairness, and respect for others. They take responsibility for their actions and their consequences. They make ethical decisions and stand by their values, even when faced with challenges or peer pressure.

Reflective

IB learners thoughtfully consider their learning and experiences. They assess their strengths and areas for growth and strive for continuous improvement. They recognize how their actions and decisions impact themselves and others, using this understanding to make informed choices in the future.