PYP Program of Inquiry

Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities,
Transdisciplinary and cultures; rights and responsibilities; and what it means to be human.
Theme An Inquiry Into human relationships
An inquiry into human relationships An inquiry into beliefs and values;
including families, friends, An inquiry into what it means to be An inquiry into beliefs and values
including families, friends, human relationships including
communities, and cultures; rights human. and what it means to be human.
communities, and cultures. families,
and responsibilities.
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

1 2 4 6 5
Sequence 5 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 5 weeks
Trimester 1, week 2-6 Trimester 1, week 10-12 Trimester 2, week 21-24 Trimester 3, week 32-37 Trimester 3, week 27-31
Trimester 2, week 13-14 Trimester 3, week 25
Systems that define beliefs and
Citizens make choices that are Living things go through cycles Family histories provide an
The type of community that a values offer explanations about
Central Idea beneficial or detrimental to their
person grows up in affects
and depend on adaptations for insight into cultural and
the world around us and what it
community and its members. survival. personal identity.
his/her identity. means to be human.

Function Form Causation Change Form

Key Concepts Causation Reflection Change Connection (KR) Reflection

Responsibility Connection Connection Reflection Connection

How living things change over their Similarities and differences
The characteristics of urban,
lifetime How family background impacts your between
how organization of a community suburban, and rural communities individual beliefs, values, and actions. belief systems (secular and faith-
contributes to choice (form)
based)
How community-type experiences
Factors that influence each stage of a Artifacts, heirlooms or rituals have
the consequences of our choices have helped us become who we life cycle meaning in a family.
Lines of Inquiry are (reflection) Components of culture
The connection between
a citizen's responsibility to their democratic principles and the unity Similarity and differences between What we can learn about cultures
Traits we are born with and learn
community and safety of community members generations within a family. through traditions, rituals and
(connection) artifacts
How living things adapt to the
environments in which they live

Social Studies
Transdisciplinary Social Studies Korean Social Studies
PE PE
Math PE Art
Connections Art
Literacy Science Social Studies Literacy
Lieracy
Literacy
 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; and the relationships
between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
An inquiry into discoveries, explorations
An inquiry into orientation in place and migrations of humankind; and the
An inquiry into the discoveries,
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; the interconnectedness An inquiry into explorations and relationships between and the
explorations and migrations of interconnectedness of individuals and
and time; personal histories. of individuals and civilizations, migrations of humankind.
Transdisciplinary humankind. civilizations, from local and global
from local and global perspectives.
Theme perspectives.

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

2 5 2 5
Sequence 6 weeks 7 weeks 7 weeks 6 weeks 3
Trimester 1, week 7-12 Timester 3, week 25-31 Trimester 1, week 9-12 Trimester 3, week 26-31 7 weeks
Trimester 2, week 13-15 Trimester 2, week 13-19
The development of global In order to survive, humans
perspectives is supported have adapted to the continual Exploration leads to discovery
Central Idea Familiy structures help people The Earth’s physical geography through understanding our changing nature of the Earth. and develops new
recognize similarities in a has an impact on human place in the world in relation to understandings
diverse world settlements and interactions. others
form Form Perspective Reflection Form
Key Concepts responsibility Causation Causation Connection Perspective
change Connection Function Change Reflection
-Variability of physical geography Tools that help us understand - How the different components of Reasons for exploration
Family Structure around the world (form) physical places in the world the Earth are interrelated. (historical and personal)
-The relationship between - How the Earth has changed
location, settlement, and human Location affects our perception of and is continuing to change.
interaction between settlements the world Feelings and attitudes associated
The roles of family members (connection/causation) with exploration
Lines of Inquiry - Human responses to the Earth’s What we learn through
Different forms of settlement Community location and
How Family Roles and Structure changes. exploration
interactions (form) environment influences culture
Change Over Time
The relationship between location
Communities share cultural
and how different human
similarities and differences across
settlements interact with one
the world
another. (connection/causation) Methods of navigation
Social Studies
Social Studies
Transdisciplinary Science Social Studies Art Social Studies
Science
Math Science Social Studies Math Science
Connections
Literacy Math Science Literacy Math
Korean Literacy Math Literacy
 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
An inquiry into the ways in which we An inquiry into the ways in which we An inquiry into the ways in which we
An inquiry into the ways in which we An inquiry into the ways in which we
discover and express ideas, discover and express ideas, discover and express ideas,
discover and express culture, beliefs discover and express ideas, feelings,
Transdisciplinary feelings, nature, culture, beliefs feelings, nature, culture, beliefs feelings, nature, culture, beliefs
and values. nature, culture, beliefs and values
Theme and values and values and values
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

Sequence
3 4 5 1 2
6 weeks 5 Weeks 6 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks
Trimester 2, week 13-18 Timester 2, Week 20-24 Trimester 3, week 26-31 Trimester 1, week 3-7 Trimester 1, week 7-12
Beliefs and values of cultures Systems of non-verbal The way people manipulate
Celebrations recognize Diversity poses challenges and are conveyed through rituals, communication facilitates local messages impacts our
Central Idea
important events in our family, provides opportunities within a celebrations, and the way and global understanding perspective on on situations
culture, and community community. people live their lives. and events throughout history.
Form Perspective Form Form Change
Key Concepts causation Function Connection Connection Connection
function Responsibility Reflection Perspective
How images, text and music are
Ethnic and cultural similarities and
What traditions and celebrations used to
differences within the school and The components of culture - Signs and symbols
are influence thinking and behaviour
local community (perspective)
of target audiences
How the set-up of events can unite How symbols reflect common Critical evaluation of messages
Why people celebrate/have - Reasons for the development of
or divide a community (function, beliefs or values of a people presented in the media
Lines of Inquiry traditions communication systems
responsibility) group throughout time
Respectful ways of sharing
How people celebrate around the different ideas, talents, and Traditional Literature from around - Specialized systems of How people respond to
world. perspectives (responsibility, the world communication. messages.
perspective)
How cultures influence each other
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Math Math Social Studies Social Studies Art
Transdisciplinary
Science Literacy Reading Science Social Studies
Connections Math
Literacy Art Writing Literacy
Art Literacy
 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; and the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment
An inquiry into how humans use An inquiry into interaction between An inquiry into the natural world An inquiry into the natural world An inquiry into the natural world
their understanding of scientific the natural world (physical and and its laws; the interaction and its laws; how humans use their and its laws; how humans use their
principles. biological) and human societies; between the natural world understanding of scientific understanding of scientific
impact of scientific and (physical and biological) and principles. principles; and the impact of
technological advances on society human societies. scientific and technological
Transdisciplinary and on the environment advances on society and on the
Theme environment
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

4 3 6 2 4
Sequence 6 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 7 weeks
Trimester 2, week 19-24 Trimester 2, week 15-19 Trimester 3, week 32-37 Trimester 1, week 8-12 Trimester 2, week 20-24
Trimester 2, week 13-14 Trimester 3, week 25-26
The fact that materials can
The design of buildings and The advancement of societies undergo permanent or
The manipulation of light and Energy is transformed, stored
structures is dependent upon is dependent on a balance temporary change poses
Central Idea sound facilitates human and used in living and non-
environmental factors, human between the natural world and challenges and provides
interaction living things.
ingenuity, and available man made structures. benefits for society and the
materials environment.
function Form Change Causation Form
Key Concepts Change Function Connection Change Function
reflection Connection Responsibility Connection Responsibility
Materials, properties, and their Humans modify their environment The nature of chemical and
The behavior of light - Forms of energy
purposes. (form) in order to meet their needs physical energy
The way humans modify their Practical applications and
How structures are formed. - How energy works in everyday
The behavior sound environment impacts the natural implications of change in
(function) life
Lines of Inquiry world. materials
How the environment and
Human and environmental
How changes in design leads to available resources influence Ethical dilemmas associated with
interaction is limited by the natrual - Conservation of energy
improvements structures of buildings. manufacturing and processing
world and its laws.
(connection) and by-products
Solving problems through utilizing
- Renewable energy sources
the natural world
Science
Math Social Studies
Transdisciplinary Science Social Studies
Literacy Science Science
Connections Math Science
Korean Math
Art
 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.
An inquiry into economic activities An inquiry into the An inquiry into the structure and An inquiry into the
and their impact on humankind interconnectedness of human-made function of organizations interconnectedness of human- An inquiry into the
Transdisciplinary and the environment. systems and communities; societal made systems and communities interconnectedness of human-
Theme decision-making. made systems and communities
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

Sequence
6 1 1 3 1
6 weeks 8 weeks 7 weeks 6 weeks 5 weeks
Trimester 3, week 32-37 Trimester 1- week 2-9 Trimester 1, week 2-8 Trimester 2, week 15-19 Trimester 1, week 2-6
As citizens, we have rights as
Communities provide well as responsibilities that
People create and organize
Availability of resources impact Community well-being is interconnected services connect and organize us with
Central Idea structures to make sense of the
the way we choose to use them influenced by the structure and designed to meet people’s other citizens in our
world.
interconnectedness of its rules, needs. community, our country, and
laws, and citizens. the world.
form function Function Function Connection
Key Concepts connection connection Form Causation Responsibility
responsibility responsibility Responsibilty Connection Reflection
wants and needs Organized structures - Reasons people live in the local The connection among
Purpose of community rules and
community. individuals, governments, and
laws (function)
communities.
Connection between community - Services needed to support a How organization of systems
The way the economy balances improvement and community Purpose of organizations community. allow for a balance in
our resources service (connection, responsibility) responsibility
Lines of Inquiry The interdependence of many - Planning services for a
people performing a variety of jobs community.
Why people participate in
to provide basic community needs Our rights and responsibilities
organizations
and wants (responsibility, and citizens of our local, global,
The availability of resources connection, function) and digital communities.
The choices we make as Strategies for problem solving -Responsibilities regarding
consumers within an organization water.
Social Studies Social Studies PE
Math Math Math Social Studies
Transdisciplinary Social Studies
PE Literacy Science Math
Connections
Social Studies Art
Art
 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.
An inquiry into rights and An inquiry into rights and An inquiry into rights and An inquiry into rights and An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to responsibilities in the struggle to responsibilities in the struggle to responsibilities in the struggle to responsibilities in the struggle
share finite resources with other share finite resources with other share finite resources with other share finite resources with other to share finite resources with
people and with other living things. people and with other living things. people and with other living things people and with other living things other people and with other
Transdisciplinary
Theme living things;
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

5 6 3 4
Sequence 7 weeks 6 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 6
Trimester 3, week 25-31 Timester 3, week 32-37 Trimester 2, week 16-20 Trimester 2, week 20-24 6 weeks
Trimester 3, week 25 Trimester 3, week 32-37
When interacting with natural Biodiversity relies on
People interact with and use Living things have different Water is essential to life and is
habitats, humans make choices maintaining the interdependent
Central Idea the environment in order to requirements in order to a limited resource to many
that have an impact on other balance of organisms within
meet their wants and needs. survive. people.
living things. systems.
function Form Connection Function Form
Key Concepts form Causation Change Responsibility Connection
connection Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility
Organisms and their environments - Sources of water and how it is - Ways in which organisms and
The nature of different habitats.
how maps are used to represent used. systems are interconnected
(form)
our environment (Form)
- What happens to water after we - Interdependence within
Why natural habitats change in Changing environment affects
have used it. ecosystems, biomes and
different ways. (causation) survival
man made vs. natural resources environments (connection)
Lines of Inquiry
- Distribution and availability of - How human interaction with the
Our responsibilities when Humans have responsibilities
useable water environment can affect the
interacting with natural habitats. towards other organisms and the
the relationships between the balance of systems
(responsibility) environment.
environment and our homes (responsibility)
The effects of resource use on the -Responsibilities regarding
environment water.
Social Studies
Social Studies Math
Science Social Studies
Transdisciplinary Science Science Social Studies
Math Literacy
Math
Science
Connections Literacy Literacy
Literacy Art Literacy
Art