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TRINT Program of Inquiry (part 1)

An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into:

Who we are
Age Level Cycle
Central Idea 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.

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. Central Idea

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.

How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into the interconnectedness of humanmade systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decisionmaking; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.

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. Central Idea

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. Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

6-8 y.o. PYP 1

Homes reflect personal identity and local culture.

Key Concepts: connection, perspective

Throughout time, advancement of technology influenced the development of toys.

Key Concepts: change, reflection

Imagination is a powerful tool for extending our ability to think, create and express ourselves.
Key Concepts: connection, perspective, reflection Related Concepts: empathy, transformation, invention Lines of Inquiry:

Transportation systems are directly related to the needs of the community.

Key Concepts: function, connection Related Concepts: connection, systems Lines of Inquiry:

Different reactions occur when everyday substances react.

Key Concepts: change, responsibility Related Concepts: chemical/physical change, substances Lines of Inquiry:

Living things have certain requirements in order to grow and stay healthy.
Key Concepts: causation, connection Related Concepts: life cycle, extinction, adaptation Lines of Inquiry:

Related Concepts: relationships, family, identity, Related Concepts: technology, toys Lines of Inquiry:

Cycle A

The concept of home Different types of homes Circumstances that determine where people live

Lines of Inquiry:

How the toys are different from the past The physical characteristics of toys How we manipulate toys to make them work

How we demonstrate and enjoy our imagination How our imagination helps us to consider other perspectives How imagination helps us to solve problems
Central Idea

Specific purposes of different transportation systems Factors that affect the kinds of systems that can be developed Relationship between transportation systems and the environment

The different states of matter Basic chemical actions and reactions How common substances interact when they are mixed

Characteristics of living things Our needs and the needs of other living things Our responsibility for the well-being of other living things.

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

6-8 y.o. PYP 1 Cycle B

Relationships are enhanced by learning about other peoples perspectives and communicating our own.
Key Concepts: perspective, reflection Related Concepts: communication, relationships, open-mindedness Lines of Inquiry:

Many foods come from all over the world before they reach our table.
Key Concepts: function, responsibility Related Concepts: food production and processing Lines of Inquiry:

People recognize important events through celebrations and traditions.

Key Concepts: form, perspective

Community helpers function more effectively when rules and routines are shared with all members.
Key Concepts: connection, reflection

Changes in the weather pattern have impact on the way people live their lives.
Key Concepts: change, causation Related Concepts: water cycle, weather pattern

People interact with, use and value the natural environment in different ways
Key Concepts: change, responsibility Related Concepts: interaction, diversity, natural resources Lines of Inquiry:

Related Concepts: beliefs, culture, values Lines of Inquiry:

Social interactions Acknowledging others perspectives Managing and resolving conflict

Where our food on the tables comes from The steps involved in the process Food shortage and growing food

Related Concepts: community helpers, citizenship Lines of Inquiry:

Lines of Inquiry:

What traditions are How and why people celebrate Similarities and differences between various traditions

Roles in the community Cooperation between people in the community. The responsibilities of community helpers

The causes of weather The water cycle and how it works Human responses to weather changes

Local natural environment Human use of local environment Actions that benefit or harm the local environment

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

8-10 y.o. PYP 2 Cycle A

Understanding different ways of learning enables people to respond to their own learning as well as those of others.
Key Concepts: reflection, perspective Related Concepts: learning styles, differences Lines of Inquiry:

A relation exists between the Earths landform and where communities are formed.
Key Concepts: connection, form, function

A variety of signs and symbols facilitate local and global communication.

Key Concepts: perspective

Market places depend on the ability to produce goods and supple services that can be exchanged.
Key Concepts: connection

Simple machines move objects in different ways and influence our lives.
Key Concepts: function, causation

Waste products are made of different materials that can be recycled, reused and conserved.
Key Concepts: responsibility, reflection

Related Concepts: communication, network Related Concepts: interconnectedness, landforms, Lines of Inquiry: Lines of Inquiry:

Related Concepts: ingenuity, creativity Related Concepts: export, import, law of supply and demand Lines of Inquiry: Lines of Inquiry:

What are the ways we learn? Different learning styles How do we respond to different learning styles?

Characteristics of rocks, minerals, fossils, and soil Factors that cause natural disasters Relationships between landforms and communities

Signs and symbols Specialized systems of communication Reasons for the development of communication systems Different ways people respond to signs and symbols.

Related Concepts: consequences, environment, sustainability Lines of Inquiry:

Medium of exchange in various marketplaces How and in what we depend on people in other places. How global movement and communication affect the availability of goods and service

The different forms of simple machines Different forces that allow simple machines to move forces The impact of simple machine in our daily lives

What sort of things we throw away The disposal of waste and its effect on the environment Recycling, reducing use and reusing materials

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TRINT Program of Inquiry (part 2)

An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into: An inquiry into:

Who we are
Age Level Cycle
Central Idea 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.

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. Central Idea

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.

How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into the interconnectedness of humanmade systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decisionmaking; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.

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.

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. Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

8-10 y.o. PYP 2 Cycle B

Perceptions of childrens rights and responsibilities differ across the world and through time.
Key Concepts: perspective, responsibilities

Space exploration and discoveries have guided our understanding of the universe.
Key Concepts: perspective, causation, Related Concepts: explorations, discroveries

Sound and music are used in many cultures to represent who they are.
Key Concepts: connection, reflection

Journeys allow us to explore new places, which could lead us to new opportunities and experiences.
Key Concepts: causation, change

Central Idea Biodiversity relies on maintaining the balance of organisms within an ecosystem.
Key Concepts: connection, responsibility Related concepts: balance, biodiversity, interdependence Lines of Inquiry:

Every child can make a difference in their global and local society.
Key Concepts: responsibility, reflection Related Concepts: equality, responsibility Lines of Inquiry:

Related Concepts: composition, reflection Related Concepts: journeys, opportunities Lines of Inquiry:

Related Concepts: rights and responsibilities, human rights Lines of Inquiry:

Lines of Inquiry:

Our rights and responsibilities Childrens rights and responsibilities around the world How rights have changed over time The connection between rights and responsibilities
Central Idea

Space exploration The discoveries that have been through space exploration The impact of exploration and discovery in space

The diverse ways in which people express themselves through music How everyone can express their uniqueness through the music The role of music in culture and society

Lines of Inquiry:

Types of journeys people make Choices and decisions involved in making a journey The impact of journey in peoples lives

Interdependence within ecosystems, biomes and environments Ways in which organisms are interconnected in nature How human interaction with the environment affects the balance of systems

How individuals change societies How individuals are influenced by local or global society Actions that make a difference

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

10-12 y.o. PYP 3 Cycle A

A study of religions provides new perspectives about self and others.

Key Concepts: connection, perspective Related Concepts: belief, religion, identity Lines of Inquiry:

The history and geography of its country shapes its culture.

Key Concepts: perspective, causation Related Concepts: geography, community Lines of Inquiry:

All over the world, people use drama to express ideas.

Key Concepts: reflection, perspective

The design of buildings and structure is dependent upon the environment and the materials available.
Key Concepts: function, causation

Electricity can come from many sources and is stored and used in many ways.
Key Concepts: responsibility Related Concepts: conservation, sustainability

Living together peacefully requires effective ways of solving conflict

Key Concepts: connection, perspective Related Concepts: conflict, differences Lines of Inquiry:

Related Concepts: inspiration, interpretation Related Concepts: structures, design Lines of Inquiry:

Lines of Inquiry: Lines of Inquiry:

The diversity of religions around the world The impact of ones belief to self and others How people respond to different beliefs

Different geographical features shape a country Relationships between historical symbols and countries culture How history influences the nation current development

The elements of drama The expression of values through drama How people respond to drama

Considerations to take into account when building a structure. The impact of buildings and structures on the environment. Local architecture and its connection with the needs of the community

Sources of electricity Different ways people use and save electricity Sustainability of our present energy source

Reasons for conflict How people think and feel differently Conflict resolution and management How differences can be resolved

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

Central Idea

10-12 y.o. PYP 3 Cycle B

The choices we make may affect you and the environment around you.
Key Concepts: responsibility, reflection Related Concepts: balance, consequence Lines of Inquiry:

Past civilizations shape present day systems and technologies.

Key Concepts: connection, causation Related Concepts: continuity, progress Lines of Inquiry:

Advertising uses a variety of techniques to persuade inform and or entertain others.

Key Concepts: function, responsibility

Democracy is a way we organize, structure, influence, and create the world around us.
Key Concepts: function, responsibility

Reversible and irreversible changes of matter transform our world.

Key Concepts: form, function, connection

There are challenges that must be solved in a sustainable way to meet the needs of the present and the future.
Key Concepts: responsibility, reflection

Related Concepts: persuasion, ethics, advertisement Lines of Inquiry:

Related Concepts: democracy, system Lines of Inquiry:

Related Concepts: scientific method, substances Lines of Inquiry:

Related Concepts: conservation, transformation Lines of Inquiry:

What a balanced lifestyle Factors that impact decision making Our responsibilities on our choices

The importance of various contributions of different civilizations How and why societies continue to utilize these contributions Adaptations and modification of these contributions to modern technology

Different forms of advertising The purposes and techniques of advertising The effects of advertising on children Responsibilities of advertisers to their audience
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Types and characteristics of democracy Different models of democracy Peoples roles and responsibility in the preservation of democracy

Characteristics of matter Nature of chemical and physical changes Materials and products used by humans and the ethical dilemmas associated with manufacturing

Types of energy sources Strategies to conservation of energy The effectiveness of renewable energy resources

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