PYP Planning Map / Mapa de Planeación PYP

Unit 1

Transdisciplinary Theme: 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: Learning connects us to our world.

Essential Question: How does learning about ____connect us to our world?

Key Concepts: Form(Structure), Connection(Relationships), Change (Transformation)

Lines of Inquiry: 1. What are the purposes of rules? (form)

2. How are all lives interconnected? (connection)

3. Physical properties help us make connections. (form, connection)

4. How does living and nonliving matter transform the environment? (change)

Attributes (Learner Profile): Caring, Inquirers, Well-Balanced

Approaches to Learning: Social Skills: group decision making, respecting others

[Interpersonal relationships, social and emotional intelligence]

Self Management: managing time and tasks effectively [Organization]

Communication: encourage students to consider potential opportunities and challenges arising from shared ideas [Exchanging information: Speaking]

Related Concepts: Purpose, rules, interconnected, physical properties, environment, learning

Unit 2

Transdisciplinary Theme: How we express ourselves.

An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values

Central Idea: Learning about cultures helps us understand people.

Key Concepts: Causation: Consequence; Function: Communication; Perspective: Opinion

Lines of Inquiry:

1. What do symbols communicate? (function)

2. How are we different and similar to one another? (Perspective)

3. How do cultures influence our traditions and customs? (causation)

Essential Question: How is culture expressed in ____?

Learner Profile: Communicator; Open-Minded; Caring ; Well-Balanced

Approaches to Learning: Social: respecting others, resolving conflict; Research Skill: formulating questions

Unit 3

Transdisciplinary Theme: Where we are in place and time

The relationship between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations

Central Idea: Relationships guide our understanding of the world.

Key Concepts: Connection and Change

Essential Question: How do relationships allow us to understand _____ in our world?

Lines of Inquiry:

1.How can we find our place (connection) (Week 1, 2)

2.What makes up the Earth (form) (Week 3,4)

3.Why do people live in different places (Change) (Week 5,6)

4.How does history impact us today? (Change)(Week 7,8)

Attributes (Learner Profile): Knowledgeable, Reflective

Attitudes: Curiosity, Tolerance, Appreciation

Approaches to Learning:

Research Skills: Ensure sufficient time for uninterrupted play (in responsive language places) to practice and develop research skills. [Information literacy]

Thinking skills:Model the language of thinking, such as “I wonder, “I notice” “I infer” [Reflection and Metacognition: using thinking skills to reflect on the process of learning.

Unit 4

Transdisciplinary Theme: How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into the economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment

Central Idea: Actions impact the environment.

Essential Question: How does _____ impact the environment?

Key Concepts: Reflection and Responsibility

Lines of Inquiry:

1. The responsibilities that individuals have in a community (Responsibility) (Week 1, 2)

2. The needs and wants of individuals (Form) (Week 3)

3. What do organisms need to survive (Form) (Week 4,5)

4. The impact of organisms in the environment (Connection)(Week 6,7,8)

Attributes (Learner Profile): Thinker, Risk-Taker, and Reflective

Approaches to Learning: Self management skill: organization, planning and carrying out activities effectively