Idlewild Program of Inquiry - Idlewild Elementary School

Skip navigation

Idlewild Program of Inquiry

A-
A+

Idlewild Elementary IB PYP World School

Program of Inquiry (POI) 2018-2019 (updated 9/13/18)

	WHO WE ARE	WHERE WE ARE IN TIME & PLACE	HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES	HOW THE WORLD WORKS	HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES	SHARING THE PLANET
Grade Level (Age)	An inquiry into the nature of 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 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 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 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 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 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

	Kinder		Kinder	Kinder	Kinder	Kinder
K (5-6)	Unit: 2 Central Idea: Understanding emotions enables us to respond to our own needs and the needs of others. Key Concepts: Perspective, Form, Causation Lines of Inquiry Properties of feelings and emotions Impact feelings and emotions have on relationships Understanding different perspectives	Unit: 4 Central Idea: Living, learning and playing has changed for children over time. Key Concepts: Change, Connection, Perspective Lines of Inquiry How living, playing and learning has changed over time Similarities and differences Changing Perspectives	Unit: 3 Unit under development	Unit: 5 Central Idea: All living things go through a process of change. Key Concepts: Form, Change, Connection Lines of Inquiry: Living and Non-living things Life cycles Change over time Similarities and Differences	Unit: 1 Central Idea: People’s choices and relationships impact their community. Key Concepts: Responsibility, Function, Causation, Lines of Inquiry: Importance of rules and procedures in a community Actions and consequences Responsibility to self and others in the community	Unit: 4 Central Idea: Our actions impact our environment. Key Concepts: Responsibility, Reflection, Function Lines of Inquiry Our impact on the environment Our responsibility to the environment Ways to reduce, reuse and recycle

	1^st Grade	1^st Grade	1^st Grade	1^st Grade	1^st Grade	1^st Grade
1^st (6-7)	Unit: 1 Central Idea: Senses help us interact with and interpret our environment. Key Concepts: Function, Connection, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: Properties of the senses Purpose and role of the senses The relationship between senses and our environment	Unit: 3 Central Idea: Family histories reveal a person’s identity. Key Concepts: Change, Connection, Perspective Lines of Inquiry: Historical Artifacts Personal histories Identity	Unit: 5 Central Idea: Common themes are expressed through fairy tales and folktales. Key Concepts: Connection, Perspective, Responsibility Lines of Inquiry: Common themes amongst cultures How stories change across cultures Story elements and author’s purpose for fairy tales and folktales Attributes of fairy tales and folktales	Unit: 2 Central Idea: Weather varies throughout the world and affects human actions. Key Concepts: Form, Causation, Connection Lines of Inquiry: The characteristics of weather The characteristics of climate The effects of weather and climate	Unit: 4 Central Idea: People choose transportation based on their environment and needs. Key Concepts: Form, Function, Causation Lines of Inquiry: Types of transportation around the world Reasons for choosing specific types of transportation Local and global outcomes of transportation choices	Unit: 6 Central Idea: Living things are connected in many ways. Key Concepts: Causation, Connection, Responsibility Lines of Inquiry Cause and effect Sharing resources Environmental impact Relationships between people and animals

	2^nd Grade	2^nd Grade	2^nd Grade	2^nd Grade	2^nd Grade	2^nd Grade
2^nd (7-8)	Unit: 6 Unit under development	Unit: 2 Central Idea: Tools are used to identify and describe locations. Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Function Lines of Inquiry Maps as directional resources Parts of a map Impact landforms have on how people live Maps change as community’s change Constructing maps	Unit: 4 Central Idea: Creativity is expressed through art. Key Concepts: Connection, Reflection, Form Lines of Inquiry: Purpose of art Types of art Tools used for art Connections between art and creativity	Unit: 3 Central Idea: The world around us is composed of matter which can go through various changes. Key Concepts: Change, Form, Causation Lines of Inquiry: Causes of change in matter. Properties of matter Different forms of matter, liquids, solids, gasses	Unit: 1 Central Idea: Communities form and function based on needs and interests Key Concepts: Responsibility, Function, Change Lines of Inquiry: How communities are formed How communities function Availability of goods and services impact a community	Unit: 5 Central Idea: Plants are essential to us and other living things. Key Concepts: Function, Connection, Responsibility Lines of Inquiry: Plants as resources Parts and functions of plants Our responsibility to the plant world

	3^rd Grade	3^rd Grade	3^rd Grade	3^rd Grade	3^rd Grade	3^rd Grade
3^rd (8-9)	Unit: 1 Central Idea: We can learn from the values, attitudes and actions of heroes. Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Perspective Lines of Inquiry: Qualities that make a hero Situations that create heroism Choice of heroes	Unit: 2 Central Idea: Inventions impact the world. Key Concepts: Function, Causation, Change Lines of Inquiry: Everything has a purpose Problems and solutions Impact of inventions/ advancements	Unit: 3 Central Idea: Cultural artifacts have a purpose. Key Concepts: Perspective, Reflection, Connection Lines of Inquiry: Cultural artifacts Cultural history The purpose of cultural artifacts	Unit: 4 Central Idea: Organisms adapt to survive. Key Concepts: Causation, Function, Form Lines of Inquiry: Changes in the environment Ways organisms adapt Types of organisms	Unit: 6 Central Idea: Climate and natural disasters inform human choices. Key Concepts: Causation, Change, Responsibility Lines of Inquiry: Difference between weather and climate Weather related hazards Human preparation and response	Unit: 5 Central Idea: People take action to make a difference in the world. Key Concepts: Responsibility, Causation, Connection Lines of Inquiry: Cause and effect of decisions we make Problems and solutions Choices humans make can have an impact on the world.

	4^th Grade	4^th Grade	4^th Grade	4^th Grade	4^th Grade	4^th Grade
4^th (9-10)	Unit: 1 Central Idea: Events produce change in cultures, communities and societies. Key Concepts: Causation, Reflection, Connection Lines of Inquiry: Timelines History Events Cause & Effect	Unit: 2 Central Idea: Geography can influence the life choices people make. Key Concepts: Form, Connection, Causation Lines of Inquiry: Geology Global landforms Erosion The relationship between landforms and communities	Unit: 6 Central Idea: Advertising influences decisions through emotions. Key Concepts: Connection, Reflection, Perspective Lines of Inquiry: Sound and light waves Advertising Emotions	Unit: 4 Central Idea: When harnessed, the natural world provides energy. Key Concepts: Form, Function, Change Lines of Inquiry: Forms of energy Electricity Magnetism Advancements in technology	Unit: 5 Central Idea: Economic systems lead to interdependence. Key Concepts: Function, Connection, Reflection Lines of Inquiry: Interdependence Governments Trade	Unit: 3 Central Idea: The world provides resources which must be cared for responsibly. Key Concepts: Responsibility, Causation, Perspective Lines of Inquiry: Renewable and non-renewable resources Responsible consumer choices Conflicts regarding resources

	5^th Grade	5^th Grade	5^th Grade	5^th Grade	5^th Grade	5^th Grade
5^th (10-11)	Unit: 4 (exhibition) Central Idea: Inquiry inspires action. Key Concepts: Responsibility, Reflection, Causation Lines of Inquiry: Local, national, and/or global issues Beliefs and values The third line of inquiry will be determined by individual collaborative groups and will be varied amongst groups.	Unit: 1 Central Idea: Circumstances and challenges motivate migration. Key Concepts: Causation, Change Connection Lines of Inquiry: Motives for migration Migration, exploration and colonization throughout history Cause and effect	Unit: 6 Central Idea: Art is created, interpreted, and appreciated. Key Concepts: Reflection, Perspective, Form Lines of Inquiry: Creating art Responding to art Art modalities (storytelling, visual arts, theater, movement, poetry, music) Aesthetic appreciation	Unit: 5 Unit under development	Unit: 2 Central Idea: Organizations use structures to function Key Concepts: Perspective, Function, Form Lines of Inquiry: Organizations’ role and responsibilities Effect of organized systems Purpose and structure of organizations	Unit: 3 Central Idea: Conflict evokes change. Key Concepts: Responsibility Causation Change An Inquiry into: Ecosystems Wars/Revolution Cause and effect