Programme of Inquiry

Cedar International School

Kindergarten
Who we are
Transdisciplinary Theme 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. We experience the world through our senses.

May 2013
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. People in a community work together to help each other and make their community a good place to work and live. The structure and organization of the community Roles and responsibilities within a community Interdependency within a community

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. Throughout history, people around the world have played games.

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. We can create and share a story by fitting the pieces together like a puzzle. The elements of a story. Ways to share a story. Creating our own stories and story interpretations

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. Scientists and inventors use their knowledge of forces to create toys that move and tools that make work easier. Types of forces Identifying forces in action Making something move.

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. Insects play a role in our environment and are important to our planet.

Central idea

Lines of inquiry

The function of each sense How we use our senses to interact with our world Challenges faced by people with sensory loss

Games throughout time Games played by people in different places The history of some games The reason people play games

Physical characteristics of insects. The impact of insects on peoples lives and people on insect's lives. How insects positively and negatively affect our planet. The ways in which some insects live and work together as a community. English, Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Library

Subject focus

English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Spanish, Library Function, Perspective, Reflection simmilarities and differences, discoveries, categorizing

English, Social Studies, Physical Education, Computer Technology Form, Function, Change

English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Spanish, Library Form, Function, Perspective Structure, Feelings, Communication

Mathematics, Science, Visual Arts, Music

English, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music

Key concepts Related concepts

Function, Causation, Connection

Function, Connection, Responsibility Roles, Interdependence, Citizenship

Form, Function, Connection

similarities, differences, patterns, communication

Forces, consequences, cause and effect

Ecosystems, Interdependence and Impact

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