W. H. COUNCIL TRADITIONAL SCHOOL
Programme of Inquiry
2012 - 2013
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Y / An inquiry into:
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. / An inquiry into:
Where We Are In Place and Time
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:
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. / An inquiry into:
How The World Works
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:
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. / An inquiry into:
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.
K / The Choice is Yours
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: Making balanced choices about daily routines enables us to have a healthy lifestyle.
An inquiry into:
· daily habits and routines (hygiene, sleep, eating)
· balanced choices
· consequences of choices
Key Concepts
Function Causation Reflection / Going Places
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: Ways to get from here to there.
An inquiry into:
· types of transportation
· transportation uses
· different ways to travel
Key Concepts
Form Causation Connection / Come To Your Senses
Subject Focus: Science; Technology
Central Idea: The function of the five senses causes an awareness of surroundings.
An inquiry into:
· five senses
· functions of the five senses
· sensory losses
Key Concepts
Function Causation Connection / Sprouts
Subject Focus: Science; Technology
Central Idea: Living things grow and change.
An inquiry into:
· living things grow in stages
· people, animals, and plants sprout
· living things need to be cared for
Key Concepts
Function Connection Responsibility / Helping Hands
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: Community helpers have functions and responsibilities.
An inquiry into:
· community helpers
· jobs community helpers perform
· tools used by community helpers
Key Concepts
Function Form Responsibility / Wild about Animals
Subject Focus: Science; Technology
Central Idea: Animals are necessary to the environment and must be protected.
An inquiry into:
· needs of animals
· benefits of animals
· protection of animals
Key Concepts
Function Causation Connection
1 / Everybody Has A Body
Subject Focus: Science
Central Idea: We have a responsibility to keep body systems healthy so they function properly.
An inquiry into:
· how body systems work
· responsibility of keeping a healthy body
· connections of body systems
Key Concepts
Function Responsibility
Connection / Great Ideas
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: Great thinkers have great ideas.
An inquiry into:
· characteristics of an invention
· invention purpose
· great ideas through time
Key Concepts
Function Causation Connection / Celebrate Good Times:
Come On!
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: Personal perspectives and cultural events inspire celebrations.
An inquiry into:
· types of celebrations
· connections between cultures and celebrations
· causes for celebrations
Key Concepts
Perspective Cause Connection / Whether the Weather
Subject Focus: Science
Central Idea: Weather patterns are evident around the world.
An inquiry into:
· weather
· effects of weather
· weather patterns
Key Concepts
Function Connection Change / Show Me The Money
Subject Focus: Economics
Central Idea: Communities have a responsibility to provide goods and services connected to supply and demand.
An inquiry into:
· functions of money
· connection b/t wants and needs & goods and services
· supply and demand
Key Concepts
Function Responsibility Connection / Who Cares?
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: I can make a difference in my environment.
An inquiry into:
· reduce, reuse, recycle
· pet/animal care
· caring for school and others
Key Concepts
Perspective Connection
Responsibility
W. H. COUNCIL TRADITIONAL SCHOOL
Programme of Inquiry
2012 - 2013
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Y / An inquiry into:
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. / An inquiry into:
Where We Are In Place and Time
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:
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. / An inquiry into:
How The World Works
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:
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. / An inquiry into:
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.
2 / Do You Have What It Takes?
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: People have responsibilities to their families, friends, and themselves.
An inquiry into:
· what it means to be responsible
· the importance of being responsible
· our personal responsibilities
Key Concepts
Form Function Causation / Project Exploration
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: Exploration leads to discovery.
An inquiry into:
· reasons for exploring
· ways of exploring
· impact of exploring
Key Concepts
Function Perspective Reflection / A Poem In Your Pocket
Subject Focus: Language Arts
Central Idea: Forms of poetry influence the perspective of the writer, reader, and listener.
An inquiry into:
· types of poetry
· formats of written poetry
· communication through poetry
Key Concepts
Causation Form Perspective Connection / Our Changing World
Subject Focus: Science
Central Idea: Changes have causes and effects.
An inquiry into:
· changes in form
· forms of change
· causes of change
· effects of change
Key Concepts
Form Connection Change / We’ve Got To Have It!
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: Human needs must be met to sustain life.
An inquiry into:
· acquiring food
· differences between needs and wants
· basic human needs
· origin of food/water
Key Concepts
Form Function Connection / Life on Earth
Subject Focus: Science
Central Idea: Plants and animals are interdependent.
An inquiry into:
· animals & plants are interdependent
· animals and plants benefit from one another
· animal/plant protection
· environmental conservation / protection
Key Concepts
Causation Change Form
3 / Producers and Consumers
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: People are consumers and producers using imports and exports.
An inquiry into:
· goods and services
· producers and consumers
· imports and exports
Key Concepts
Form Function Connection / Mapping Our World
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: Maps have many forms and functions.
An inquiry into:
· types of maps
· functions of maps
· why maps change
Key Concepts
Form Function Change / Communication Gap
Subject Focus: S. Studies, Science, Language Arts
Central Idea: Different forms of communication assist people in keeping in touch with one another.
An inquiry into:
· forms of communication
· functions of different types of communication
· changes in communication
Key Concepts
Form Function Connection / Rocking Our World
Subject Focus: Science
Central Idea: The Earth is made of rocks and minerals.
An inquiry into:
· rocks and minerals
· uses of rocks and minerals
· conservation of nonrenewable resources
Key Concepts
Form Function Change / No “I” in Team
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: Cooperation is fundamental to the success of any task, including the betterment of humanity.
An inquiry into:
· working within a group
· interdependence
· tolerance for diversity
Key Concepts
Responsibility Connection
Function / Pollution Solution
Subject Focus: S. Studies, Science
Central Idea: Pollution causes damages to the environment, creating responsibility for humans to reduce its negative effects.
An inquiry into:
· types of pollution
· causes of pollution
· responsibility to reduce pollution
Key Concepts
Responsibility Causation Change
W. H. COUNCIL TRADITIONAL SCHOOL
IN
Q
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Y / An inquiry into:
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. / An inquiry into:
Where We Are In Place and Time
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:
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. / An inquiry into:
How The World Works
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:
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. / An inquiry into:
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.
4 / Human Rights
Subject Focus: S. Studies
Central Idea: Members of a society have basic human rights.
An inquiry into:
· civil rights
· how civil rights change over time
· events that cause rights to change
Key Concepts
Causation Connection
Perspective / Where In The World IS…?
Subject Focus: Geography, Science
Central Idea: Every place on Earth has distinctive features.
An inquiry into:
· physical characteristics of where we live
· human migration patterns
· importance of waterways in civilizations
Key Concepts
Form Perspective Connection / Tell Me A Tale
Subject Focus: Language Arts, Reading, Art, Music
Central Idea: Folktales reflect the culture of many countries.
An inquiry into:
· types (genre) of folktales
· folktales of different cultures
· how folktales are passed from generation to generation
Key Concepts
Form Causation Perspective / Space, The Final Frontier
Subject Focus: Science, Technology
Central Idea: Exploration of the solar system has caused changes in the way we live and work with others.
An inquiry into:
· space exploration
· spinoff technology
· impact of space research on everyday life
Key Concepts
Causation Change Connection / Picture This
Subject Focus: S. Studies, Math, Technology,
Central Idea: Over time cultures have developed different number and writing systems.
An inquiry into:
· evolution of number / writing systems
· comparing and contrasting systems
· effect of environment on a system
· effect of history on writing systems
Key Concepts
Form Change Connection / Exploring Ecosystems
Subject Focus: Science; Geography
Central Idea: Living and nonliving components connect to form ecosystems.
An inquiry into:
· components of an ecosystem
· types of ecosystems
· interactions within an ecosystem
Key Concepts
Form Causation Connection
5 / Read ‘Em and Reap
Subject Focus: Reading; L. Arts, Technology
Central Idea: Literary examples show that random acts of kindness can change people’s perspectives of the world.
An inquiry into:
· literature can motivate people to behave in certain ways
· kindness as the impetus of change
· personal actions have effects of the world around us
Key Concepts
Causation Change Perspective / When in Rome (or Greece)…
Subject Focus: S. Studies, L. Arts, Technology
Central Idea: The histories of human beings and their perspectives of the world bring about new knowledge.
An inquiry into:
· development and evolution of Greek and Roman cultures
· literary and fine arts contributions
· linguistic influences
Key Concepts
Perspective Connection Reflection / The Making of a Country
Subject Focus: S. Studies, Reading, L. Arts
Central Idea: Beliefs, values, and attitudes connect people and create change.
An inquiry into:
· freedom
· responsibility of citizens
· formation of government
Key Concepts
Form Connection Responsibility / Energy Everyday
Subject Focus: Science, L. Arts, Technology
Central Idea: People use different forms of energy every day for various functions.
An inquiry into:
· forms of energy
· energy acquisition
· production of alternative forms of energy
· conservation of energy
Key Concepts
Form Function Change / World Of Work
Subject Focus: Math
Central Idea: The function of mathematical concepts is integrated into virtually all areas of life and brings about causal relationships that carry consequences.
An inquiry into:
· economics
· consumerism
· problem solving
Key Concepts
Form Causation Responsibility / Surf and Turf
Subject Focus: Science, L. Arts, Reading, Technology
Central Idea: Aquatic and terrestrial biomes have unique climates and characteristics that cause plants and animals to live in a certain way and to change as the climate and characteristics change.
An inquiry into:
· aquatic/terrestrial biomes
· plants and animals
· climate and weather patterns shape the way people live in biomes and change over time
Key Concepts
Form Function Change
Program of Inquiry 2012-13