IB Unit of Inquiry :

Who We Are

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.

Central Idea: As people grow older, they change and learn how to do new things.

Planner Length: We will revisit this unit of inquiry throughout the year to watch how we change!

IB Unit of Inquiry :

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.

Central Idea: There is a relationship between the ways we express our feelings and the environment.

Planner Length: Approx. 10 Weeks

October - December

IB Unit of Inquiry :

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.

Central Idea: Number systems provide a common language we can use to make sense of the world.

Planner Length: Approx. 10 Weeks

January - March

IB Unit of Inquiry :

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.

Central Idea: People take action to care for the Earth in many ways.

Planner Length: Approx. 10 Weeks

April - June