IB Programme of Inquiry 2023-2024
The Programme of Inquiry is the structure that articulates what, when, and how learners explore the transdisciplinary themes from 3-12 years.
Each school collaboratively develops a programme of inquiry to reflect the unique aspects of that school’s community. The programme of inquiry is organized and framed by six transdisciplinary themes.
The Programme of Inquiry is reviewed and revised annually to reflect growth, change, and actions as students progress through the grades.
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El Programa de Investigación es la estructura que articula qué, cuándo y cómo los alumnos exploran los temas transdisciplinarios de 3 a 12 años.
Cada escuela desarrolla en colaboración un programa de investigación para reflejar los aspectos únicos de la comunidad de esa escuela. El programa de investigación está organizado y enmarcado por seis temas transdisciplinarios.
El Programa de Investigación se revisa y revisa anualmente para reflejar el crecimiento, el cambio y las acciones a medida que los estudiantes progresan en los grados.
Kindergarten
- Who We Are
- Where We Are In Place and Time
- How We Express Ourselves
- How the World Works
- How We Organize Ourselves
- Sharing the Planet
Who We Are
K - WWA:
Who We Are: An inquiry into identify as individuals and as a part of a collective through:
-physical,emotional, and spiritual health and well-being;
-relationships and belonging
-learning and growing
Central idea:
Knowing our characteristics, abilities, and interests can help us learn and grow.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
• Our diverse physical, social and emotional characteristics (form)
• Similarities and differences between ourselves and others (connection)
• How abilities and interests inspire our choices. (perspective)
Related Concepts:
Characteristics, cause and effect
IB Learner Profiles:
risk-taker, thinker, open-minded
Where We Are In Place and Time
K - WWPT
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.
K - WWPT Una indagación sobre la orientación en el lugar y el tiempo; historias personales; domicilios y viajes; los descubrimientos, exploraciones y migraciones de la humanidad; las relaciones entre los individuos y las civilizaciones y su interconexión, desde perspectivas locales y globales.
Central idea:
Homes reflect where we live/ Las casas reflejan el lugar donde vivimos.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Characteristics of homes in different places and times (form)/Características de las viviendas en diferentes lugares y épocas (forma)
- The influence of weather on home building (causation)/La influencia del clima en la construcción de viviendas (causalidad)
- The influences which affect our needs and wants. (responsibility)/Cómo la ubicación puede influir en las necesidades y deseos (responsabilidad)
Related Concepts:
Location, resources, choice, values, wants and needs/ubicación, recursos, opciones, valores, deseos y necesidades.
IB Learner Profiles:
inquirer, reflective, thinker/indagadores, reflexivos, pensadores
Main Standards Addressed:
K 1. History
1. Ask questions and discuss ideas about the past.
2. The sequence of events is important when describing the past.
K.2. Geography
2. People live in different places around the world.
K.3. Economics
1. Individuals make choices based on wants.
2. Describe choices people make about how to use the money they earn (PFL).
How We Express Ourselves
K - HWEO
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
Una indagación sobre las formas en que descubrimos y expresamos ideas, sentimientos, naturaleza, cultura, creencias y valores; las formas en que reflexionamos, ampliamos y disfrutamos nuestra creatividad; nuestra apreciación de la estética.
Central idea:
People use different forms of expression to convey their uniqueness as human beings/ Las personas utilizan diferentes formas de expresión para transmitir su singularidad como seres humanos
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- The diverse ways in which people express themselves (connection)/Las diversas formas en que las personas se expresan (causalidad)
- The role of art in culture and society (function)/El papel del arte en la cultura y la sociedad (función)
- Representing our personal version of beauty (perspective)/ -Representar nuestra versión personal de la belleza (responsabilidad)
Related Concepts:
process, uniqueness, imagination, perception, self-expression/proceso, unicidad, imaginación, percepción, autoexpresión
IB Learner Profiles:
Communicators, Open-minded, Caring/comunicadores, de mente abierta, solidarios
Main Standards Addressed:
k.1. Oral Expression and Listening
1. Communicate using verbal and nonverbal language.
2. Develop oral communication skills through a language-rich environment.
K.2. Reading for All Purposes
1. Develop and apply the concepts of print and comprehension of literary texts.
How the World Works
K- HWW
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
Kindergarten does not teach this unit
How We Organize Ourselves
K- HWOO
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.
K-HWOO Una investigación sobre la interconexión de los sistemas y comunidades creados por el hombre; la estructura y función de las organizaciones; toma de decisiones sociales; actividades económicas y su impacto en la humanidad y el medio ambiente.
Central Idea:
The school community is enhanced by the contribution of its members/La comunidad escolar se enriquece con el aporte de sus miembros
Lines Of Inquiry:
- The purpose of rules and routines (function)/Reglas, rutinas y su propósito (forma)
- Reaching and following agreements and decisions (causation)/Alcanzar y seguir acuerdos y decisiones (causalidad)
- Making contributions to the classroom community (change)/Hacer contribuciones a la comunidad del aula (cambio)
Related Concepts:
fairness, participation, voting/equidad, participación, votación
Main Standards Addressed:
Civics:
4.1 Understand that civic participation takes place in multiple groups and in various forms.
4.2 Participate in making fair and reasoned decisions using democratic traditions.
Sharing the Planet
K - STP:
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
K - STP: Una indagación sobre derechos y responsabilidades en la lucha por compartir recursos finitos con otras personas y con otros seres vivos; comunidades y las relaciones dentro de ellas y entre ellas; acceso a la igualdad de oportunidades; paz y resolución de conflictos
Central idea:
Plants help sustain life on Earth/ Las plantas ayudan a sustentar la vida en la Tierra
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Parts of plants and the changes that occur through growth (function)/Partes de las plantas y los cambios que ocurren a través del crecimiento (cambio)
- Positive and negative forms of human impact on plants. (responsibility)/ -Formas positivas y negativas del impacto humano sobre las plantas. (responsabilidad)
- How plants contribute to our lives (connection)/ -Cómo las plantas contribuyen a nuestras vidas (conexión)
Related Concepts:
patterns, systems, cycles, change/patrones, sistemas, ciclos, cambio
IB Learner Profiles:
Caring, Knowledgeable, Thinker/cariñoso, conocedor, pensador
Main Standards Addressed:
K 1. Physical Science
1.2. Sunlight affects the Earth's surface.
K2. Life Science
2.1. To live and grow, animals obtain food they need from plants or other animals, and plants need water and light.
K 3. Earth and Space Science
3.1. Patterns are observed when measuring the local weather, including how humans and other organisms impact their environment2. 3.2 Plants and animals meet their needs in their habitats and impact one another; people can prepare for severe weather.
1st Grade
- Who We Are
- Where We Are In Place and Time
- How We Express Ourselves
- How The World Works
- How We Organize Ourselves
- Sharing The Planet
Who We Are
1st - WWA
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.
1st - WWA Una investigación sobre la naturaleza del yo; creencias y valores; salud personal, física, mental, social y espiritual; relaciones humanas incluyendo familias, amigos, comunidades y culturas; derechos y responsabilidades; lo que significa ser humano.
Central idea:
Our choices can have an impact on the world around us./ Nuestras elecciones pueden tener un impacto en el mundo que nos rodea.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Characteristics of a good leader (form)/Características de un buen líder (forma)
- Impact of our choices on relationships (responsibility) -/Impacto de nuestras elecciones en las relaciones (responsabilidad)
- How choices of civic leaders have made a difference (perspective)/ -Cómo las elecciones de los líderes cívicos han marcado la diferencia (perspectiva)
Related Concepts:
relationships, well being, cohort, action, country, leadership, diversity, difference, golden rule, choice, community, belonging/relaciones, bienestar, cohorte, acción, país, liderazgo, diversidad, diferencia, regla de oro, elección, comunidad, pertenencia
IB Learner Profiles:
Balanced, Principled, Caring/Equilibrado, con principios, solidario
Main Standards Addressed:
1.1. History
1. Ask questions and discuss ideas about patterns and chronological order of events from the past.
1.2. Geography
2. Describe the characteristics of a community and how they are influenced by the environment.
Where We Are In Place and Time
1st - WWPT
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.
1st - WWPT Una indagación sobre la orientación en el lugar y el tiempo; historias personales; domicilios y viajes; los descubrimientos, exploraciones y migraciones de la humanidad; las relaciones entre los individuos y las civilizaciones y su interconexión, desde perspectivas locales y globales.
Central idea:
Traditions and customs are part of our personal histories and and can connect people locally and globally./ Las tradiciones y costumbres forman parte de nuestras historias personales y nos conectan con generaciones anteriores.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- LOI 1: Honoring the traditions and customs in our community (responsibility)/ LOI 1: Honrar las tradiciones y costumbres de nuestra comunidad (responsabilidad)
- LOI 2: The imporatnce of knowing and protecting our heritage (perspective)/ LOI 2: La importancia de conocer y proteger nuestro patrimonio (perspectiva)
- LOI 3: The origin, story, and history of different celebrations (change) LOI 3: El origen, la historia y la historia de diferentes celebraciones (cambio)
Related Concepts:
culture, generation, history/cultura, generación, historia
IB Learner Profiles:
Inquirers, Open-Minded, Communicators/indagadores, de mente abierta, comunicadores
Main Standards Addressed:
1.1. History
1. Ask questions and discuss ideas about patterns and chronological order of events from the past.
2. The diverse perspectives and traditions of families from many cultures have shaped the United States.
1.2. Geography
2. Describe the characteristics of a community and how they are influenced by the environment.
How We Express Ourselves
1st - HWEO
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.
1st HWEO- Indagación sobre las formas en que descubrimos y expresamos las ideas, los sentimientos, la naturaleza, la cultura, las creencias y los valores; las formas en que reflexionamos, ampliamos y disfrutamos nuestra creatividad; nuestra apreciación de la estética.
Central idea:
Signs and symbols are used for expression and communication./ Los signos y símbolos se utilizan para la expresión y la comunicación.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Symbolism as a form of expression (causation)/ El simbolismo como forma de expresión (causalidad)
- Purposes for signs and symbols (function)/ Propósitos de los signos y símbolos (función)
- How symbols represent a nation (connection)./ Cómo los símbolos representan una nación (conexión).
Related Concepts:
systems, organization, expectation/sistemas, organización, expectativa
IB Learner Profiles:
Communicator, Knowledgeable, Thinker/comunicador, conocedor, pensador
Main Standards Addressed:
1.1. History
2. The diverse perspectives and traditions of families from many cultures have shaped the United States.
1.4. Civics
2. Notable people, places, holidays, and civic symbols.
How The World Works
1st - HWW
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
1st - HWW Una investigación sobre el mundo natural y sus leyes; la interacción entre el mundo natural (físico y biológico) y las sociedades humanas; cómo los humanos usan su comprensión de los principios científicos; el impacto de los avances científicos y tecnológicos en la sociedad y en el medio ambiente
Central idea:
Light and sound waves can be used to transfer energy and information./ Las ondas de luz y sonido se pueden utilizar para transferir energía e información.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- The sources and properties of light and sound (form)/Las fuentes y propiedades de la luz y el sonido (forma)
- Observing and learning from patterns in the sky (causation)/ Observar y aprender de patrones en el cielo (causalidad)
- Communication using light and sound (function)/ -Comunicación mediante luz y sonido (función)
Related Concepts:
properties, cause & effect, transfer/propiedades, causa y efecto, transferencia
IB Learner Profiles:
Principled, Inquirer, Thinker/con principios, indagador, pensador
Main Standards Addressed:
1.1. Physical Science
1. Sound can make matter vibrate and vibrating matter can make sound.
1.3. Earth and Space Science
1. Patterns of movement of the sun, moon and stars as seen from Earth can be observed, described and predicted.
How We Organize Ourselves
1ST- HWOO
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.
1ST- HWOO Una investigación sobre la interconexión de los sistemas y comunidades creados por el hombre; la estructura y función de las organizaciones; toma de decisiones sociales; actividades económicas y su impacto en la humanidad y el medio ambiente.
Central idea:
The way people work together and with their enviornment impacts the community/ La forma en que las personas trabajan juntas y con su entorno impacta a la comunidad.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
-Environmental factors shape a community (change)/ -Los factores ambientales dan forma a una comunidad (cambio)
Services needed to support a community (connection)/ Servicios necesarios para apoyar a una comunidad (conexión)
Roles of community members (perspective)/Roles de los miembros de la comunidad (perspectiva)
Related Concepts:
role, specialization, expectation, interdependence, relationships, interaction/rol, especialización, expectativa, interdependencia, relaciones, interacción
IB Learner Profile:
Thinker, Communicator, Open-minded/pensador, comunicador y de mente abierta
Main Standards Addressed:
1.2. Geography
1.2.1 Locate places and spaces using geographic tools.
1.2.2. Describe the characteristics of a community and how they are influenced by the environment.
1.3. Economics
1.3.1 Individuals work in different types of jobs to earn an income.
1.3.2 Plan how to spend, share, and save money (PFL).
1.4. Civics
1.4.1. Effective groups have responsible leaders and team members.
Sharing The Planet
1st STP
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
1ST- STP Una indagación sobre derechos y responsabilidades en la lucha por compartir recursos finitos con otras personas y con otros seres vivos; comunidades y las relaciones dentro de ellas y entre ellas; acceso a la igualdad de oportunidades; paz y resolución de conflictos
Central idea:
The characteristics and interactions of living things influence behavior/ las características e interacciones de los seres vivos influyen en el comportamiento
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Characteristics of plants and animals and their offspring (form)/ -características de plantas y animales y su descendencia (forma)
- Functions of plant and animal structures (function)/Funciones de estructuras vegetales y animales (función)
- The influence of plant and animals structure on human design (connection)/La influencia de la estructura de plantas y animales en el diseño humano (conexión)
Related Concepts:
adapt, role, habitat, characteristics, mimic, survival/adaptarse, rol, hábitat, características, mimetismo
IB Learner Profiles:
Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Communicator/investigador, conocedor, comunicador
Main Standards Addressed:
1.2. Life Science
1. All organisms have external parts that they use to perform daily functions
2. Young organisms are very much, but not exactly, like their parents, and also resemble other organisms of the same kind.
1.3. Earth and Space Science
1. Patterns of movement of the sun, moon and stars as seen from Earth can be observed, described and predicted.
2nd Grade
- Who We Are
- Where We Are In Place and Time
- How We Express Ourselves
- How The World Works
- How We Organize Ourselves
- Sharing The Planet
Who We Are
2nd - WWA
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.
2nd - WWA Una indagación sobre la naturaleza del yo; creencias y valores; salud personal, física, mental, social y espiritual; relaciones humanas incluyendo familias, amigos, comunidades y culturas; derechos y responsabilidades; lo que significa ser humano.
Central idea:
The values and beliefs of citizens shape a community/Los valores y creencias de los ciudadanos dan forma a una comunidad
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Different values and beliefs (form)/ Diferentes valores y creencias (forma)
- Opportunities and challenges within a community (perspective)/ Oportunidades y desafíos dentro de una comunidad (perspectiva)
- Student generated (responsibility)/ Generado por el estudiante (responsabilidad)
Related Concepts:
properties, beliefs, citizenship/propiedades, creencias, ciudadanía
IB Learner Profiles:
Reflective, Courageous, Open-minded/reflexivos, valientes y de mente abierta
Main Standards Addressed:
Civics:
4.1 Advocate for ideas to improve communities.
4.2 Identify and compare multiple ways that people understand and resolve conflicts and differences.
Where We Are In Place and Time
2nd - WWPT
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.
2nd - WWPT Indagación sobre la orientación en el lugar y el tiempo; historias personales; domicilios y viajes; los descubrimientos, exploraciones y migraciones de la humanidad; las relaciones entre los individuos y las civilizaciones y su interconexión, desde perspectivas locales y globales.
Central idea:
Understanding our place in the world, in relation to others, can develop global awareness/ Comprender nuestro lugar en el mundo, en relación con los demás, puede desarrollar una conciencia global.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- How we represent place and time (function)/Cómo representamos el lugar y el tiempo (función)
- How representation of place and time changes (change)/Cómo cambia la representación de lugar y tiempo (cambio)
- Ways we are connected to people in other places and times (connection)/Formas en que estamos conectados con personas en otros lugares y tiempos (conexión)
Related Concepts:
Impact, cause and effect, chain reaction/Impacto, causa y efecto, reacción en cadena
IB Learner Profiles:
Balanced, Reflective Open-Minded/equilibrado, reflexivo y de mente abierta
Main Standards Addressed:
History
2. 1.1 Ask questions and discuss ideas taken from primary and secondary sources.
2.1.2 People of various cultures influence neighborhoods and communities over time
Geography
2. 2.1 Use geographic terms and tools to describe places and spaces.
How We Express Ourselves
2nd - HWEO
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.
2nd HWEO: Indagación sobre las formas en que descubrimos y expresamos las ideas, los sentimientos, la naturaleza, la cultura, las creencias y los valores; las formas en que reflexionamos, ampliamos y disfrutamos nuestra creatividad; nuestra apreciación de la estética.
Central idea:
Literature can promote cultural understanding and inspire creative expression/ La literatura puede promover la comprensión cultural e inspirar la expresión creativa.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Stories as historical and cultural artifacts (form)/Cuentos como artefactos históricos y culturales (forma)
- Lessons, messages or morals in literature from various cultures (perspective)/ Lecciones, mensajes o moralejas en la literatura de varias culturas (perspectiva)
- How descriptive language and literary devices enhance literature (Causation)/Cómo el lenguaje descriptivo y los dispositivos literarios mejoran la literatura (Causalidad)
Related Concepts:
Culture, History, Tradition, Literature/Cultura, Historia, Tradición, Literatura
IB Learner Profiles:
Risk-Taker, Caring, Open-Minded/audaz, solidario, de mente abierta
Main Standards Addressed:
History
1.1 Ask questions and discuss ideas taken from primary and secondary sources.
Civics
4.2 Identify and compare multiple ways that people understand and resolve conflicts and differences.
How The World Works
2nd - HWW
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.
2nd- HWW Una investigación sobre el mundo natural y sus leyes; la interacción entre el mundo natural (físico y biológico) y las sociedades humanas; cómo los humanos usan su comprensión de los principios científicos; el impacto de los avances científicos y tecnológicos en la sociedad y en el medio ambiente
Central idea:
Observing and interacting with the natural world can allow people to create and investigate theories/ Observar e interactuar con el mundo natural permite a las personas crear e investigar teorías.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- The skills, thinking, and actions of scientists (Function)/ Las habilidades, el pensamiento y las acciones de los científicos (Función)
- How forces and energy affect the motion of objects (Causation)/ Cómo las fuerzas y la energía afectan el movimiento de los objetos (causalidad)
- The patterns in our natural world (Form)/ Los patrones en nuestro mundo natural (Forma)
Related Concepts:
theory, manipulation, variables/Teoría, Manipulación, Variables
IB Learner Profiles:
Thinker, knowledgeable, inquirer/pensador, conocedor, indagador
Main Standards Addressed:
Physical Science
1.1 Matter exists as different substances that have observable different properties.
Earth and Space Science
3.1 Some events on Earth occur quickly; others can occur very slowly.
3.2 Wind and water can change the shape of the land; models can show the shape and these changes to the land.
How We Organize Ourselves
2nd - HWOO
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.
2nd - HWOO Una investigación sobre la interconexión de los sistemas y comunidades creados por el hombre; la estructura y función de las organizaciones; toma de decisiones sociales; actividades económicas y su impacto en la humanidad y el medio ambiente.
Central idea:
The systems which are in place can have an effect on events in that community/Los sistemas que existen tienen un efecto en los eventos de esa comunidad.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- The ways in which events may be recognized, locally and/or globally (perspective)/Las formas en que los eventos pueden ser reconocidos, local y/o globalmente
- Systems impact a community (causation)/Los sistemas impactan en una comunidad
- Communities collect organize, and use information (connection)/Las comunidades recopilan, organizan y usan información
Related Concepts:
cause and effect, reliability, data, systems/causa y efecto, confiabilidad, datos, sistemas
IB Learner Profiles:
Risk-Taker, Inquirer, Open Minded/audaz, indagador, de mente abierta
Main Standards Addressed:
Economics
3.1 Resources are scarce, so individuals may not have access to the goods and services they want.
3.2 Investigate costs and benefits to make informed financial decisions (PFL).
Geography
2.2 People in communities manage, modify, and depend on their environment.
Sharing The Planet
2nd - STP
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
2nd STP Una indagación sobre derechos y responsabilidades en la lucha por compartir recursos finitos con otras personas y con otros seres vivos; comunidades y las relaciones dentro de ellas y entre ellas; acceso a la igualdad de oportunidades; paz y resolución de conflictos
Central idea:
Humans can make choices that have an impact on the natural world/Los humanos toman decisiones que tienen un impacto en el mundo natural
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- The interdependence of life in land and water habitats. (connection)/La interdependencia de la vida en los hábitats terrestres y acuáticos. (conexión)
- How humans modify the environment (responsibility)/Cómo los humanos modifican el medio ambiente (responsabilidad)
- How living things respond to changing environmental conditions (change)/Cómo responden los seres vivos a las condiciones ambientales cambiantes (cambio)
Related Concepts:
biome, ecosystem, habitat, interdependence, human impacts, pollution, sustainability/bioma, ecosistema, hábitat, interdependencia, impactos humanos, contaminación, sostenibilidad
IB Learner Profiles:
Reflective, Knowledgeable, Principled/reflexivo, conocedor, con principios
Main Standards Addressed:
Life Science
2.1 Plants depend on water and light to grow and on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around
2.2 A range of different organisms lives in different places.
3rd Grade
- Who We Are
- Where We Are In Place and Time
- How We Express Ourselves
- How The World Works
- How We Organize Ourselves
- Sharing The Planet
Who We Are
3rd - WWA
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.
Una investigación sobre la naturaleza del yo; creencias y valores; salud personal, física, mental, social y espiritual; relaciones humanas incluyendo familias, amigos, comunidades y culturas; derechos y responsabilidades; lo que significa ser humano.
Central idea:
The actions of individuals and groups impact the well-being of a community/ Las acciones de individuos y grupos impactan el bienestar de una comunidad.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Civil discourse promotes well-being (perspective)/El discurso civil promueve el bienestar (perspectiva)
- Relationship between rights and responsibilities (responsibilities)/Relación entre derechos y deberes (responsabilit)
- How people determine the form of action they will take (connection)/Cómo determinan las personas la forma de acción que realizarán (conexión)
Related Concepts:
Values/Beliefs, Community, Compromise
Valores/Creencias, derechos, Comunidad, Compromiso
IB Learner Profiles:
Communicator, Principled, Caring/comunicador, con principios, solidario
Main Standards Addressed:
Civics
3.4.1 Respect the views and rights of others.
3.4.2 The origins, structures, and functions of local government.
Where We Are In Place and Time
3rd - WWPT
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.
Una indagación sobre la orientación en el lugar y el tiempo; historias personales; domicilios y viajes; los descubrimientos, exploraciones y migraciones de la humanidad; las relaciones entre los individuos y las civilizaciones y su interconexión, desde perspectivas locales y globales.
Central idea:
Characteristics of a region influence its settlement and development/ Las características de una región influyen en su asentamiento y desarrollo.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Factors that make a region unique. (form)/Factores que hacen única a una región. (forma)
- The relationship between location and settlement. (perspective)/La relación entre localización y poblamiento. (perspectiva)
- Similarities and differences of local and global regions. (causation)/Similitudes y diferencias de regiones locales y globales. (causalidad)
Related Concepts:
geographic tools, location, settlement, region/ herramientas geográficas, ubicación, asentamiento, región
IB Learner Profiles:
Balanced, knowledgeable, Open-Minded/ Equilibrado, bien informado, de mente abierta
Main Standards Addressed:
Geography
2.1 Use geographic tools to develop spatial thinking.
2.2 The concept of region is developed through an examination of similarities and differences in places and communities.
How We Express Ourselves
3rd - HWEO
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.
Una indagación sobre las formas en que descubrimos y expresamos ideas, sentimientos, naturaleza, cultura, creencias y valores; las formas en que reflexionamos, ampliamos y disfrutamos nuestra creatividad; nuestra apreciación de la estética.
Central idea:
People can create or change messages/ Las personas pueden crear o cambiar mensajes.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Elements of effective communication (form)/Elementos de la comunicación efectiva (forma)
- Learning about the past and present (responsibility)/Aprender sobre el pasado y el presente (responsabilidad)
- -The type of source influences the message (perspective)/El tipo de fuente influye en el mensaje (perspectiva)
RELATED CONCEPTS:
performance, feedback, engage/ desempeño, retroalimentación, compromiso
IB LEARNER PROFILES:
Risk taker, communicator, Open-Minded/ Tomador de riesgos, comunicador, de mente abierta
MAIN STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
History
1.1 Compare primary and secondary sources when explaining the past.
1.2 People in the past influence the development and interaction of different communities or regions.
How The World Works
3rd - HWW
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.
Una investigación sobre el mundo natural y sus leyes; la interacción entre el mundo natural (físico y biológico) y las sociedades humanas; cómo los humanos usan su comprensión de los principios científicos; el impacto de los avances científicos y tecnológicos en la sociedad y en el medio ambiente
Central idea:
The Earth’s natural cycles influence the activity of living things/ Los ciclos naturales de la Tierra influyen en la actividad de los seres vivos.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- How natural cycles balance and regulate the Earth over time (causation)/Cómo los ciclos naturales equilibran y regulan la Tierra a lo largo del tiempo (causalidad)
- How organisms respond to changes in Earth’s cycles (Change)/Cómo responden los organismos a los cambios en los ciclos de la Tierra (Cambio)
- Similarities and differences among plant and animal life cycles (connection)/Similitudes y diferencias entre los ciclos de vida de plantas y animales (conexión)
Related Concepts:
cycles, systems, cause and effect/ ciclos, sistemas, causa y efecto
IB Learner Profiles:
Pensador, indagador, cariñoso/ Thinker Inquirer Caring
Main Standards Addressed:
Life Science
2.1 Organisms have unique and diverse life cycles.
2.2 Being part of a group helps animals obtain food, defend themselves and cope with changes.
2.3 Different organisms vary in how they look and function because they have different inherited information; the environment also affects the traits that an organism develops.
2.4 Some living organisms resemble organisms that once lived on Earth .
2.5 Sometimes differences in characteristics between individuals of the same species provide advantages in survival and reproduction.
How We Organize Ourselves
3rd - HWOO
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.
Una investigación sobre la interconexión de los sistemas y comunidades creados por el hombre; la estructura y función de las organizaciones; toma de decisiones sociales; actividades económicas y su impacto en la humanidad y el medio ambiente.
Central idea:
Understanding societal activities affects decision making/ La comprensión de las actividades sociales afecta la toma de decisiones.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- The distribution of goods and services (function)/La distribución de bienes y servicios (función)
- Our rights and responsibilities as consumers (responsibility)/Nuestros derechos y deberes como productores y consumidores (responsabilidad)
- - Creating innovative products using understanding of the natural world (connection)/ - Creación de productos innovadores utilizando la comprensión del mundo natural (conexión)
Related Concepts:
value, cause and effect, economy, supply and demand/ valor, causa y efecto, economía, oferta y demanda
IB Learner Profiles:
Principled, Thinker, Risktaker/ Con principios, pensador, arriesgado
Main Standards Addressed:
Economics
3.1 Producers and consumers exchange goods and services in different ways.
3.2 Create a plan to meet a financial goal (PFL).
Sharing The Planet
3rd- STP
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
Una indagación sobre derechos y responsabilidades en la lucha por compartir recursos finitos con otras personas y con otros seres vivos; comunidades y las relaciones dentro de ellas y entre ellas; acceso a la igualdad de oportunidades; paz y resolución de conflictos
Central idea:
Weather impacts survival/ El clima afecta la supervivencia.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Humans manage weather related hazards (change)/Los humanos manejan los peligros relacionados con el clima (cambio)
- -Weather and climate patterns (function)/Patrones de tiempo y clima (función)
- Student generated (form)/Diseñado por el estudiante (formulario)
Related Concepts:
sustainability, natural resources/ sostenibilidad, recursos naturales
IB Learner Profiles:
Inquirer, Communicator, knowledgeable/ Investigador, comunicador, conocedor
Main Standards Addressed:
Life Science
3.1 Climate describes patterns of typical weather conditions over different scales and variations; historical weather patterns can be analyzed.
3.2 A variety of weather hazards result from natural process; humans cannot eliminate weather-related hazards but can reduce their impacts.
Physical Science
1.1 Patterns of motion can be used to predict future motion
1.2 Objects in contact exert forces on each other; electric and magnetic forces between a pair of objects do not require contact.
4th Grade
- Who We Are
- Where We Are In Place and Time
- How We Express Ourselves
- How The World Works
- How We Organize Ourselves
- Sharing The Planet
Who We Are
4th - WWA
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.
Una investigación sobre la naturaleza del yo; creencias y valores; salud personal, física, mental, social y espiritual; relaciones humanas incluyendo familias, amigos, comunidades y culturas; derechos y responsabilidades; lo que significa ser humano.
Central idea:
Different perspectives exist surrounding the value and use of resources/ Existen diferentes perspectivas en torno al valor y uso de los recursos
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Human exploration, settlement and the discovery of resources (function)/Exploración humana, asentamiento y descubrimiento de recursos (función)
- How boom and bust cycles affect the development of a region (Causation)/Cómo afectan los ciclos de auge y caída al desarrollo de una región (Causalidad)
- The impact of technologies (Change)/El impacto de las tecnologías (Cambio)
Related Concepts:
Historical figures, eras, incentive, influence, identity, sources, systems/ Personajes históricos, eras, incentivo, influencia, identidad, fuentes, sistemas
IB Learner Profiles:
thinker, reflective, risk-taker/ pensador, reflexivo, tomador de riesgos
Main Standards Addressed:
History
4. 1.1 Analyze primary and secondary sources from multiple points of view to develop an understanding of the history of Colorado.
4. 1.2 The historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in Colorado history and their relationship to key events in the United States within the same historical period.
Geography
4. 2.1 Use geographic tools to research and answer questions about Colorado geography.
4. 2.2 Connections are developed within and across human and physical systems.
Physics
4. 1.7 Patterns can encode, send, receive and decode information.
Where We Are In Place and Time
4th - WWPT
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.
4th - WWPT Indagación sobre la orientación en el lugar y el tiempo; historias personales; domicilios y viajes; los descubrimientos, exploraciones y migraciones de la humanidad; las relaciones entre los individuos y las civilizaciones y su interconexión, desde perspectivas locales y globales.
Central idea:
Understanding the continually changing nature of the Earth/ Entender la naturaleza continuamente cambiante de la Tierra.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- How the different components of the Earth are interrelated (connection)/Cómo se interrelacionan los diferentes componentes de la Tierra (conexión)
- Why the Earth has changed and is continuing to change (change)/Por qué la Tierra ha cambiado y sigue cambiando (cambiar)
- Response of living organisms to the Earth’s changes (causation)/Respuesta de los organismos vivos a los cambios de la Tierra (causation)
Related Concepts:
organisms, cycles, formation, pressure, impact/ organismos, ciclos, formación, presión, impacto
IB Learner Profiles:
Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Open-minded/ Indagador, conocedor, de mente abierta
Main Standards Addressed:
Earth and Science
4.3.1 Earth has changed over time.
4.3.2 Four major earth systems interact.
4.3.3 Earth's physical features occur in patterns.
Life Science
4. 2.1 Organisms have both internal and external structures that serve various functions.
How We Express Ourselves
4th - HWEO
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.
Una indagación sobre las formas en que descubrimos y expresamos ideas, sentimientos, naturaleza, cultura, creencias y valores; las formas en que reflexionamos, ampliamos y disfrutamos nuestra creatividad; nuestra apreciación de la estética.
Central idea:
Understanding the impact and role of indigenous peoples over time/ Comprender el impacto y el papel de los pueblos indígenas a lo largo del tiempo.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Patterns and structures used in communications (function)/ Patrones y estructuras utilizados en las comunicaciones (función)
- How leadership can impact change (change)/ Cómo el liderazgo puede impactar el cambio (cambio)
- How societal values can be displayed (perspective)/ Cómo se pueden mostrar los valores sociales (perspectiva)
RELATED CONCEPTS:
creativity, perception, bias/interpretation, historical, values, decode, era., patterns/ creatividad, percepción, sesgo/interpretación, histórico, valores, decodificación, era., patrones
IB LEARNER PROFILES:
Reflective, Knowledgeable, Open-Minded/ Reflexivo, bien informado, de mente abierta
MAIN STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
History
1.2 The historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in Colorado history and their relationship to key events in the United States within the same historical period.
How The World Works
4th - HWW
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.
Una investigación sobre el mundo natural y sus leyes; la interacción entre el mundo natural (físico y biológico) y las sociedades humanas; cómo los humanos usan su comprensión de los principios científicos; el impacto de los avances científicos y tecnológicos en la sociedad y en el medio ambiente
Central idea:
Energy may be converted, transformed and used to support human progress/ La energía se puede convertir, transformar y utilizar para apoyar el progreso humano.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- LOI 1: Student generated/Estudiante generado
- LOI 2: Student generated/Estudiante generado
- LOI 3: Student generated/Estudiante generado
Related Concepts:
conservation, transformation/ conservación, transformación
IB Learner Profiles:
Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Open-minded Indagador, conocedor, de mente abierta
Main Standards Addressed:
Science
4. 1.1 The faster an object moves the more energy it has..
4.1.2 Energy can be moved from place to place
4.1.3 When objects collide contact forces transfer so as to change objects' motion.
4.1.4 Energy can be produced, used or released by converting stored energy.
4. 1.5 Waves are regular patterns of motion.
4. 1.6 An object can be seen when light reflected from its surface enters the eyes.
How We Organize Ourselves
4th - HWOO
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.
Una investigación sobre la interconexión de los sistemas y comunidades creados por el hombre; la estructura y función de las organizaciones; toma de decisiones sociales; actividades económicas y su impacto en la humanidad y el medio ambiente.
Central idea:
The influence of government systems/ La influencia de los sistemas de gobierno.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- LOI 1: How government systems function (function)/Cómo funcionan los sistemas de gobierno (función)
- LOI 2: The rights and responsibility of citizenship (responsibility)/Los derechos y la responsabilidad de la ciudadanía (responsabilidad)
- LOI 3 Student generated (form)/Estudiante generado (formulario)
Related Concepts:
rules, expectation, community, teamwork, team positions/ reglas, expectativa, comunidad, trabajo en equipo, posiciones del equipo
IB Learner Profiles:
Reflective, Knowledgeable, Risk-taker/ Reflexivo, bien informado, tomador de riesgos
Main Standards Addressed:
Civics
4.1 Identify, investigate, and analyze multiple perspectives on civic issues.
4.2 The origins, structures, and functions of the Colorado government.
Sharing The Planet
4th- STP
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
4th - STP 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:
Distribution of wealth affects communities and individuals’ access to equal opportunities/ La distribución de la riqueza puede afectar el acceso de las comunidades y las personas a la igualdad de oportunidades
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Relationship between wealth and power (perspective)/Relación entre riqueza y poder (perspectiva)
- The impact of the distribution of wealth on communities and individuals (causation)/El impacto de la distribución de la riqueza en las comunidades y los individuos (causalidad)
- Equitable access to resources and opportunities (connection)/Acceso equitativo a recursos y oportunidades (conexión)
RELATED CONCEPTS:
wealth, power, access/ riqueza, poder, acceso
IB LEARNER PROFILES:
Communicator, Principled, Courageous/ Comunicador, con principios, valiente
MAIN STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
Science
4.3.5 A variety of hazards result from natural process; humans cannot eliminate natural hazards but can reduce their impacts' effect
4.3.4 Energy and fuels that humans use are derived from natural sources and their use affects the environment in multiple ways.
Social studies
4.3.1 People respond to positive and negative incentives.
4.3.2 Determine the opportunity cost when making a choice (PFL).
5th Grade
- Who We Are
- Where We Are In Place and Time
- How We Express Ourselves
- How The World Works
- How We Organize Ourselves
- Sharing The Planet
Who We Are
5th - WWA
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.
Una investigación sobre la naturaleza del yo; creencias y valores; salud personal, física, mental, social y espiritual; relaciones humanas incluyendo familias, amigos, comunidades y culturas; derechos y responsabilidades; lo que significa ser humano.
Central idea:
Changes people experience at different stages of their lives affect their evolving sense of self/ Los cambios que experimentan las personas en las diferentes etapas de sus vidas afectan la evolución del sentido de sí mismos.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- The physical, social, emotional, and intellectual changes that occur throughout life (change)/Los cambios físicos, sociales, emocionales e intelectuales que ocurren a lo largo de la vida (cambio)
- Factors that contribute to well-being during adolescence (causation)/Factores que contribuyen al bienestar durante la adolescencia (causalidad)
- Relationships contribute to our self-concept (connection)/Las relaciones contribuyen a nuestro autoconcepto (conexión)
Related Concepts:
maturation, mental health, puberty, adolescence/ maduración, salud mental, pubertad, adolescencia
IB Learner Profiles:
caring, reflective, balanced, Principled/ cariñoso, reflexivo, equilibrado, de principios
Main Standards Addressed:
Economics:
5. 3.2 Examine how individuals use financial institutions to manage personal finances (PFL).
Where We Are In Place and Time
5th - WWPT
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.
Una indagación sobre la orientación en el lugar y el tiempo; historias personales; domicilios y viajes; los descubrimientos, exploraciones y migraciones de la humanidad; las relaciones entre los individuos y las civilizaciones y su interconexión, desde perspectivas locales y globales.
Central idea:
Student generated
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
Student generated
Related Concepts:
Student generated
IB Learner Profiles:
Student generated
Main Standards Addressed:
Earth and Space Science:
- 3.1 Stars range greatly in size and distance from Earth, and this can explain their relative brightness.
- 3.2 Earth’s orbit and rotation and the orbit of the moon around earth cause observable patterns.
- 3.3 Earth’s major systems interact in multiple ways to affect Earth’s surface materials and processes.
- 3.4 Most of Earth’s water is in the ocean and much of Earth’s freshwater in glaciers or underground. 3.5 Societal activities have had major effects on land, ocean, atmosphere and even outer space
Physical Science:
- 1.3 The gravitational force of Earth acting on an object near Earth's surface pulls that object toward the planet’s center.
How We Express Ourselves
5th - HWEO
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.
Una indagación sobre las formas en que descubrimos y expresamos ideas, sentimientos, naturaleza, cultura, creencias y valores; las formas en que reflexionamos, ampliamos y disfrutamos nuestra creatividad; nuestra apreciación de la estética.
Central idea:
Nature provides a vehicle for aesthetic appreciation/ La naturaleza proporciona un vehículo para la apreciación estética.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Life and death cycles in nature (change)/ Ciclos de vida y muerte en la naturaleza (cambio)
- Society's impacts on nature (Causation)/ Impactos de la sociedad en la naturaleza (Causalidad)
- Humans can utilize nature for creative expression (connection)/ Los seres humanos pueden utilizar la naturaleza para la expresión creativa (conexión)
RELATED CONCEPTS:
Data, Innovation, Diversity, Passion, Subjectivity, Opinion/ Datos, Innovación, Diversidad, Pasión, Subjetividad, Opinión
IB LEARNER PROFILES:
Inquirer, Communicator, Open-Minded/ Indagador, comunicador, de mente abierta
MAIN STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
Science
5.2.1 Plants acquire their material from growth chiefly from air and water.
5.2.2 Matter cycles between air and soil and among plants, animals and microbes as these organisms live and die.
5.1.4 The energy released from food was once energy from the sun.
5.3.5 Societal activities have had major effects on land, ocean, atmosphere and even outer space
How The World Works
5th - HWW
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.
Una investigación sobre el mundo natural y sus leyes; la interacción entre el mundo natural (físico y biológico) y las sociedades humanas; cómo los humanos usan su comprensión de los principios científicos; el impacto de los avances científicos y tecnológicos en la sociedad y en el medio ambiente
Central idea:
Natural materials undergo changes that may provide benefits for the society and environment/ Los materiales naturales sufren cambios que pueden traer beneficios para la sociedad y el medio ambiente
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- Conditions that cause reversible and irreversible changes in materials.(Change)/Condiciones que provocan cambios reversibles e irreversibles en los materiales.(Cambio)
- How societies take advantage of the properties of materials (Perspective)/ -Cómo las sociedades aprovechan las propiedades de los materiales (Perspectiva)
- The impact of retrieval, production, and the use of materials on the environment (Responsibility)/ -El impacto de la recuperación, producción y uso de materiales en el medio ambiente (Responsabilidad)
Related Concepts:
properties change, production/cambio de propiedades, producción
IB Learner Profiles:
Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Open-minded/ Indagador, conocedor, de mente abierta
Main Standards Addressed:
Science
1.1 Matter exists as particles that are too small to be seen; measurements of a variety of observable properties can be used to identify particular materials.
1.2 Chemical Reactions that occur when substances are mixed can be identified by the emergence of substances with different properties; the total mass remains the same.
How We Organize Ourselves
5th - HWOO
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.
Una investigación sobre la interconexión de los sistemas y comunidades creados por el hombre; la estructura y función de las organizaciones; toma de decisiones sociales; actividades económicas y su impacto en la humanidad y el medio ambiente.
Central idea:
People access information and connect to each other through media/ Las personas acceden a la información y se conectan entre sí a través de los medios.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- How media is used and organized (function)/Cómo se utilizan y organizan los medios (función)
- Evaluation of digital media (perspective)/Evaluación de medios digitales (perspectiva)
- Our responsibility in virtual environments (responsibility)Nuestra responsabilidad digital
Related Concepts:
rules, expectation, community, safety, global connectedness/ reglas, expectativa, comunidad, seguridad, conexión global
IB Learner Profiles:
Reflective, Knowledgeable, Risk-taker/ Reflexivo, bien informado, tomador de riesgos
Main Standards Addressed:
Social Studies
2.1 Use geographic tools and sources to research and answer questions about United States geography.
1.1 Analyze primary and secondary sources from multiple points of view to develop an understanding of early United States history.
Sharing The Planet
5th- STP
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
Una indagación sobre derechos y responsabilidades en la lucha por compartir recursos finitos con otras personas y con otros seres vivos; comunidades y las relaciones dentro de ellas y entre ellas; acceso a la igualdad de oportunidades; paz y resolución de conflictos
Central idea:
Migration is a response to challenges, risks, and opportunities/ La migración es una respuesta a los desafíos, riesgos y oportunidades.
Lines Of Inquiry/Key Concepts:
- The effects of migration on communities, cultures, and individuals (causation)/Los efectos de la migración en las comunidades, culturas e individuos (causalidad)
- Reasons for migration (perspective)/Razones de la migración (perspectiva)
- Migration throughout history (change)/ -Migración a lo largo de la historia (formulario)
RELATED CONCEPTS:
history, discovery, exploration, migration, civilization, interdependence, prejudice, justice, conflict, heritage/ historia, descubrimiento, exploración, migración, civilización, interdependencia, prejuicio, justicia, conflicto, herencia
IB LEARNER PROFILES:
thinker, open-minded/ Pensador, De Mente Abierta
MAIN STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
1.1 Analyze primary and secondary sources from multiple points of view to develop an understanding of early United States history.
1.2 The historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in North America from European colonization through the establishment of the United States Government.
3.1 Trade shaped the development of early America.
4.1 Construct an understanding of the foundations of citizenship in the United States.
4.2 The origins, structures, and functions of the United States government.
2.2 Causes and consequences of movement.