TERM 4

Sharing  The  Planet   PREP  UNIT  OF  INQUIRY  OVERVIEW  

2014  

Lines of Inquiry What is the focus of our inquiry?

Living things need each other to survive

Plants and animals are an essential resource

for humans

We have a responsibility to use materials mindfully

An inquiry into 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.

Enduring Understandings: What do we want the students to remember for a lifetime?

Your actions have an impact on others and the world around us.

Teacher Questions: • How are plants and animals a resource for humans? • From where do we get our food? • What can we do to live a sustainable life?

CENTRAL IDEA: How humans use and dispose of materials can have an impact on the natural environment

Play.  Inquire.  Explore.  Discover.  

SHARING THE PLANET Term 4, 2014

PYP Attitudes What attitudes do we want students to demonstrate?

APPRECIATION – To be grateful for the things we have and to appreciate how we use resources EMPATHY – To understand what other people are going through and how living things are affected by our choices and actions

How can parents help at home?

To deepen your child’s understanding of their inquiry, you could: v Discuss labels and packaging

when shopping with your child v Discuss the source of your food,

clothes and other household items

v Encourage your child to be active with household recycling and waste reduction

v Start a compost bin or worm farm

v Planting edible foods

Learner Profile Attributes What attributes do we want students to exemplify?

RESEARCH – formulating questions, observing, collecting, recording & sorting data.

SOCIAL – Accepting responsibility and respecting others.

COMMUNICATION – Practising active listening skills when participating in discussions.

SELF-MANAGEMENT – Mindfully managing actions and responses when learning.

Key Concepts CONNECTION – How is it connected to other things?

RESPONSIBILITY – We are not just passive observers as we can make choices that make a difference.

Related Concepts – sustainability, biodiversity, international-mindedness

PRINCIPLED – They act with integrity, fairness and respect for individuals, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

THINKERS – They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills criticially and creatively to recognise and approach complex problems, and to make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Skills What Transdisciplinary skills will students acquire and practise during the unit?