IB Units of Inquiry:
Who We Are
Central idea:
* beliefs and values are influenced by personal and cultural histories
Lines of inquiry:
* Beliefs and values
* How personal and cultural histories influence beliefs and values
* Similarities and differences of personal beliefs and values
Where WE Are in Place and Time
Central idea:
* migration and exploration are responses to human circumstances, challenges, and the environment.
Llines of inquiry:
* Why people live where they live
* How environmental changes impact populations
* How populations impact the environment
How We Express Ourselves
Central idea:
* The expression of ideas are influenced by different forms of media
Lines of inquiry:
* Forms of media
* The evolution of media
* Intent and responsibility in communication
* Effects of communication
How the World Works
Central Idea:
* Energy exists in many forms that can be harnessed for efficiency and sustainability
Lines of Inquiry:
* Sources and forms of energy
* Energy conversion
* Sustainability of energy systems
How we organize ourselves
Central Idea:
*Inter-connectedness of human-made systems and communities
Lines of Inquiry:
* Forms of government
* The function of the government
* The relationship between government and its people
Sharing the Planet
Central idea:
* Human crisis affects individuals and communities
Lines of inquiry:
* Natural and man-made crisis
* The causes and effects of crisis
* Response to crisis
Who We Are
Central idea:
* beliefs and values are influenced by personal and cultural histories
Lines of inquiry:
* Beliefs and values
* How personal and cultural histories influence beliefs and values
* Similarities and differences of personal beliefs and values
Where WE Are in Place and Time
Central idea:
* migration and exploration are responses to human circumstances, challenges, and the environment.
Llines of inquiry:
* Why people live where they live
* How environmental changes impact populations
* How populations impact the environment
How We Express Ourselves
Central idea:
* The expression of ideas are influenced by different forms of media
Lines of inquiry:
* Forms of media
* The evolution of media
* Intent and responsibility in communication
* Effects of communication
How the World Works
Central Idea:
* Energy exists in many forms that can be harnessed for efficiency and sustainability
Lines of Inquiry:
* Sources and forms of energy
* Energy conversion
* Sustainability of energy systems
How we organize ourselves
Central Idea:
*Inter-connectedness of human-made systems and communities
Lines of Inquiry:
* Forms of government
* The function of the government
* The relationship between government and its people
Sharing the Planet
Central idea:
* Human crisis affects individuals and communities
Lines of inquiry:
* Natural and man-made crisis
* The causes and effects of crisis
* Response to crisis