PYP Program of Inquiry Grade 5

Grade 5 Program of Inquiry

An inquiry into who we are	An inquiry into where we are in place and time	An inquiry into how we express ourselves
An exploration of the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; of personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; of our families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and responsibilities; of what it means to be human.	An exploration of our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories; of history and geography from local and global perspectives; of our homes and journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; of the contributions of individuals and civilizations.	An exploration of the ways in which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and the arts.
Understanding Myself Central idea: Puberty is a time when social, emotional, and physical changes are deeply affecting our lives requiring responsible choices to be made. An inquiry into: .. The human reproductive system ..How one grows mentally and physically as an individual ..Coping with peer pressure ..How advertising campaigns use social and emotional pressures to persuade ..Good hygiene	Ancient Civilizations Central idea: Exploring ancient civilizations helps us gain a better understanding of their contributions and impact upon our present world. An inquiry into: ..What civilization means ..The ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome and Greece ..How ancient civilizations have affected the present world	Belief Systems Central idea: Values and beliefs affect the way people live. An inquiry into: ..The major differences of moral and ethical values throughout the world with special emphasis on eastern and western thoughts and practices ..The differences/similarities between the major religions of the world ..How and why beliefs and values can change in a given society
An inquiry into how the world works	An inquiry into how we organize ourselves	An inquiry into how we share the planet
An exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human-made phenomenon; of the world of science and technology.	An exploration of human systems and communities; of the world of work, its nature and its value; of employment and unemployment and their impact.	An exploration of our rights and responsibilities as we try to share finite resources with other people, with other living things; of communities and of the relationships within and between them.
Materials and Matter Central idea: Everything on Earth is composed of basic units of matter. An inquiry into: ..Basic atomic structure ..Changes in matter ..Elements and their organization	Peace and Conflict Central idea: Peace and conflict have affected us historically and interpersonally. An inquiry into: .. Causes and effects of conflicts and their resolutions ..How countries maintain a peaceful existence .. People and organizations that positively impact the global community .. Our responsibilities to maintain peace	Exhibition Central idea: An inquiry into: .. .. ..