Transdisciplinary Descriptor
|
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.
|
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
|
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.
|
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
|
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.
|
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
|
Awareness of government issues may allow people to take action and affect change
|
The relationship between human beings, cultures and the natural world.
|
Energy can be changed and understanding energy can help people experience the world around them.
|
The relationship of motion and objects in our solar system.
|
Personal and societal decision making is often driven by economics.
|
Humans may have an impact on the world around them.
|
Lines of Inquiry
&
Key Concepts
|
Types of government differ in purpose and organization
Technology affects productivity and economic growth potential
The extent of government power on public issues varies
perspectives, responsibility, change
|
Civilizations have influenced present day infrastructures (causation)
Geography influences culture and civilization (connection)
Cultures influence traditions (form)
|
There are different types of energy.
Energy can be transformed from one form to another.
Light and sound can be vehicles for artistic expression.
Form, Change, Connection
|
Movement can be measured by speed and a change requires force.
Relationship of force and the celestial bodies.
Comparison of characteristics and cycles
Perspective and Connection
|
The availability of resources and the division of labor can have a positive or negative impact on productive capacity.
Information from maps, latitude and longitude and climate can be used to determine changes and effect of technology and growth
Economics drives decision making.
Responsibility, function, change
|
Organisms, which require energy, perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
The choices made by individuals and governments have both present and future consequences.
Information can be organized to visually show relationships and results of interactions in ecosystems (i.e. circle graph)
Responsibility, Connection, Change
|
Learner Profile & Attitudes Focus
|
Principled, Knowledgeable, Balanced
|
Communicator, Reflective
|
Inquirer, Thinker, Open-minded
|
Thinkers, Inquirers
Risk-taker
|
Thinkers, Open-minded, Caring
|
Inquiry, Caring
|