MYP Subject Overviews 201617
Contents IB Middle Years Programme Introduction IB Learner Profile English Language & Literature English Language Acquisition Chinese Language & Literature Chinese Language Acquisition Bahasa Malaysia Language Acquisition Spanish Language Acquisition French Language Acquisition Individuals & Societies Sciences Mathematics Arts Performing Arts Arts Visual Arts Physical & Health Education Design Host Nation
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IB Middle Years Programme Introduction The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a challenging curriculum framework for students aged 1116 years of age. The MYP is being implemented in more than 1000 schools in over 100 countries. IGB International School is fully authorised by the IB to offer the Middle Years Programme. IB World School share a common philosophy a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that IGB International School believes is important for our students. The Middle Years Programme is learnercentered and teaches students how to become independent, lifelong learners by developing inquiry and approaches to learning (ATL) skills. The programme fosters responsible attitudes and encourages principled action. The MYP curriculum framework provides a broad and balanced education with rigorous learning objectives in eight subject groups: Language Acquisition
Language & Literature
Individuals & Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Arts
Physical & Health Education
Design
Conceptual Understanding Concepts are big ideas that have significance within and across subject groups. MYP students use concepts to inquire into issues and ideas of personal, local and global significance. The MYP prescribes sixteen key concepts that are transferable across subject groups and have relevance in life beyond school: aesthetics
change
communication
communities
connections
creativity
culture
development
form
global interactions
identity
logic
perspective
relationships
time, place & space
systems
While the key concepts provide breadth of understanding across subjects, the MYP also prescribes twelve different related concepts for each subject that provide depth of understanding within a subject. Learning in Context Students learn best when learning experiences are connected to their lives and to their experience of the world. These connections bring academic studies to life and help students create meaning. MYP students explore six prescribed global contexts to develop increasing understanding of their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet: identities and relationships
personal and cultural identity
orientations in space and time
scientific and technical innovation
fairness and development
globalization and sustainability
MYP Subject Overviews Middle Years Programme schools consider local, regional and national requirements and the specific needs of their students as they develop their school curriculum within the MYP framework. This document presents the IGBIS subject overviews for 201617 which indicate the units that students will study in each subject group and where the key and related concepts and global contexts will be developed.
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IB Learner Profile
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English Language & Literature
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Language and Literature courses develop skills in six areas listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting. Inquiry is at the heart of MYP language learning, and aims to support students’ understanding by providing them with opportunities to independently and collaboratively investigate, take action and reflect on their learning. In Language and Literature, students interact with a range of literary and nonliterary texts, they generate insight into moral, social, economic, political, cultural and environmental domains. They continually grow in their abilities to form opinions, make decisions, and reason ethically.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. Grade
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
6
Writer's Workshop Short Stories
Communication
Character, Setting, Structure
Personal & Cultural Expression
6
Novel Study Boy Overboard
Connections
Point of view, Selfexpression
Identities & Relationships
6
Poetry playing and painting with words
Creativity
Genre, Structure, Word choice
Personal & Cultural Expression
6
Media Study How to train your dragon
Relationships
Theme, Style
Fairness & Development
6
Globalization a hopeful future?
Global Interactions
Audience imperatives, Purpose
Fairness & Development
7
Short Stories Science Fiction
Creativity
Character, Setting, Genre
Orientation in Space & Time
7
Novel The Giver
Connections
Context, Theme
Fairness & Development
7
Media Sherlock: a study in pink
Perspective
Audience imperatives, Character, Style
Personal & Cultural Expression
7
Poetry Swimming Upstream
Creativity
Intertextuality, Genre, Selfexpression
Identities & Relationships
7
Respecting our World Responsible Tourism
Communication
Purpose, Point of view, Theme
Globalization & Sustainability
8
Short Stories What makes us laugh?
Perspective
Context, Conflict, Character
Personal & Cultural Expression
8
NonFiction Novel A Long Way Gone
Connections
Point of view, Intertextuality
Globalization & Sustainability
8
Graphic Novel American Born Chinese: What defines you?
Communication
Character, Theme
Identities & Relationships
8
Poetry Form and Function
Creativity
Structure, Style
Personal & Cultural Expression
9
Novel Animal Farm
Communication
Audience Imperatives, Purpose
Fairness & Development
9
Poetry of Protest
Creativity
Context, Purpose, Selfexpression
Fairness & Development
9
Short Stories
Perspective
Character, Context, Setting
Identities & Relationships
9
Macbeth
Connections
Character, Setting
Identities & Relationships
9
Graphic Novel Savage: Imagination and Expression as Catharsis
Creativity
Selfexpression, Point of view
Personal & Cultural Expression
10
Novel Brave New World
Perspective
Context, Theme, Setting
Orientation in Space & Time
10
Media Manufacturing Perspective
Creativity
Audience imperatives, Purpose
Personal & Cultural Expression
10
Drama The Crucible
Connections
Character, Genre
Identities & Relationships
10
Poetry Between the Lines
Communication
Structure, Style
Personal & Cultural Expression
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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English Language Acquisition
The study of additional languages in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) provides students with the opportunity to develop insights into the features, processes and craft of language and the concept of culture, and to realize that there are diverse ways of living, viewing and behaving in the world. Language Acquisition teaching and learning is organized into six phases. The phases do not correspond to particular age groups or MYP year levels. Students do not necessarily begin in phase one – they can begin at any phase, depending on their prior experiences, and may exit from any phase on the continuum.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. Phase
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
12
True Friends
Communication
Conventions
Identities & Relationships
12
Jobs and Roles
Connections
Function
Globalization & Sustainability
12
Showtime!
Creativity
Purpose
Personal & Cultural Expression
12
Honesty
Culture
Message
Fairness & Development
12
Mysteries!
Communication
Context
Personal & Cultural Expression
12
Expressing Feelings
Connections
Audience
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
You and Me
Culture
Point of View
Identities & Relationships
34
The Elements
Connections
Context
Orientation in Space & Time
34
Reporting Catastrophes
Creativity
Empathy
Fairness & Development
34
Wildlife
Communication
Structure
Globalization & Sustainability
56
Short Stories
Culture
Context, Purpose
Personal & Cultural Expression
56
Writer's Workshop
Creativity
Idiom, Voice, Stylistic Choices
Personal & Cultural Expression
56
Biographies
Connections
Audience, Context
Orientation in Space & Time
56
Interpreting Data
Communication
Bias, Interference, Point of View
Identities & Relationships
56
Equality and Opinions
Communication
Argument, Theme, Empathy
Fairness & Development
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Chinese Language & Literature
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Language and Literature courses develop skills in six areas listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting. Inquiry is at the heart of MYP language learning, and aims to support students’ understanding by providing them with opportunities to independently and collaboratively investigate, take action and reflect on their learning. In Language and Literature, students interact with a range of literary and nonliterary texts, they generate insight into moral, social, economic, political, cultural and environmental domains. They continually grow in their abilities to form opinions, make decisions, and reason ethically.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. Grade
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
6
Life Attitude 人生态度
Perspective
Character, Point of view
Identities & Relationships
6
To Cherish and Take Responsibilities 珍爱 与承担
Connections
Structure, Theme
Identities & Relationships
6
I love Nature 我爱大自然
Connections
Point of view, Purpose
Identities & Relationships
6
Culture Travelling 文化之旅
Culture
Genres, Structure
Personal & Cultural Expression
7
Life Attitude 人生态度
Communication
Context Genres
Identities & Relationships
7
To Cherish and Take Responsibilities 珍爱 与承担
Communication
Character, Point of view
Identities & Relationships
7
I love Nature 我爱大自然
Connections
Point of view, Purpose
Identities & Relationships
7
Culture Travelling 文化之旅
Culture
Genres, Structure
Personal & Cultural Expression
8
Life Attitude 人生态度
Connections
Character，Point of view
Identities & Relationships
8
The Kite Runner 追风筝的人
Connections
Genres, Purpose, Structure
Orientation in Space & Time
8
Expository 华夏瑰宝
Culture
Point of View, Purpose
Scientific & Technical Innovation
8
Culture Travelling 文化之旅
Culture
Genres, Structure
Personal & Cultural Expression Personal & Cultural Expression
9
Narration 美丽人生
Perspective
Character, Genres
9
I love Nature 我爱大自然
Communication
Genres, Structure
Identities & Relationships
9
Argumentative Essay 议论文
Perspective
Point of view, Purpose, Structure
Personal & Cultural Expression
9
Culture Travelling 文化之旅
Culture
Selfexpression, perspective
Orientation in Space & Time
10
Short Stories
Perspective
Character, Genres
Identities & Relationships
10
Poem
Culture
Genres, Style
Identities & Relationships
10
Prose
Communication
Genres, Structure
Personal & Cultural Expression
10
Drama 雷雨
Connection
Point of view, Purpose
Identities & Relationships
10
Fiction 活着
Connection
Character，Point of view
Personal & Cultural Expression
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Chinese Language Acquisition
The study of additional languages in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) provides students with the opportunity to develop insights into the features, processes and craft of language and the concept of culture, and to realize that there are diverse ways of living, viewing and behaving in the world. Language Acquisition teaching and learning is organized into six phases. The phases do not correspond to particular age groups or MYP year levels. Students do not necessarily begin in phase one – they can begin at any phase, depending on their prior experiences, and may exit from any phase on the continuum.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom.
GRADE 6
Phase
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
12
Walk into China
Culture
Context, Word choice
Personal & Cultural Expression
12
My Family & Friends
Communication
Accent, Meaning
Identities & Relationships
12
Around the World & Chinese New Year
Connections
Context
Globalization & Sustainability
12
Occupations & Work Places
Communication
Conventions, Structure
Identities & Relationships
12
My Day
Creativity
Message, Audience
Orientation in Space & Time
34
Physical Health & Our Appearance
Creativity
Meaning, Purpose, Word Choice
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
Food & Healthy Lifestyles
Connections
Audience, Message, Structure
Identities & Relationships
34
Chinese Festivals & Cultures
Culture
Context
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
Shopping
Communication
Idiom, Point of view
Scientific & Technical Innovation
34
Neighbourhood and Around Town
Connections
Context, Function
Orientation in Space & Time
GRADES 710 Cycle A
Phase
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
1
Walk into China
Culture
Context, Word choice
Personal & Cultural Expression
1
My Family & Friends
Communication
Accent, Meaning
Identities & Relationships
1
Around the World & Chinese New Year
Connections
Context
Globalization & Sustainability
1
Occupations & Work Places
Communication
Conventions, Structure
Identities & Relationships
1
My Day
Creativity
Message, Audience
Orientation in Space & Time
GRADES 710 Cycle B
Phase
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
12
Fashion
Creativity
Form, Meaning, Message
Personal & Cultural Expression
12
Weather & Holidays
Communication
Audience, Purpose
Globalisation & Sustainability
12
Chinese New Year & Personal Interest
Connections
Message, Point of View
Identities & Relationships
12
My School Life
Communication
Conventions, Structure
Fairness & Development
12
Social Interactions
Culture
Patterns, Purpose, Function
Identities & Relationships
34
Physical Health & Our Appearance
Creativity
Meaning, Purpose, Word Choice
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
Healthy Lifestyles
Connections
Audience, Message, Structure
Identities & Relationships
34
Chinese Festivals & Cultures
Culture
Context
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
Shopping
Communication
Idiom, Point of View
Scientific & Technical Innovation
34
Neighbourhood & Around town
Connections
Context, Function
Orientation in Space & Time
GRADE 9
Phase
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
56
Me and Others 个人与他人
Communication
Point of view, Message
Identities & Relationships
56
Business and Service 商业与服务
Creativity
Context, Purpose
Orientation in Space & Time
56
Travel 旅行
Connections
Point of view, Purpose
Orientation in Space & Time
56
Culture and Individual
Culture
Idiom, Audience
Personal & Cultural Expression
GRADE 10
Phase
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
56
Biography 传记
Communication
Context, Purpose
Personal & Cultural Expression
56
Business and Service 商业与服务
Creativity
Message
Scientific & Technical Innovation
56
Environment and Daily life 环保与生活
Connections
Point of view, Message
Globalization & Sustainability
56
Culture and Individual
Culture
Idiom, Audience
Orientation in Space & Time
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Bahasa Malaysia Language Acquisition
The study of additional languages in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) provides students with the opportunity to develop insights into the features, processes and craft of language and the concept of culture, and to realize that there are diverse ways of living, viewing and behaving in the world. Language Acquisition teaching and learning is organized into six phases. The phases do not correspond to particular age groups or MYP year levels. Students do not necessarily begin in phase one – they can begin at any phase, depending on their prior experiences, and may exit from any phase on the continuum.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom.
GRADES 810
Phase
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
12
At School
Connections
Conventions
Identities & Relationships
12
Breakfast and Lunch
Culture
Context
Identities & Relationships
12
Healthy Lifestyles
Culture
Message
Globalization & Sustainability
12
Around Town
Communication
Structure
Orientation in Space & Time
12
Invitations
Culture
Purpose
Personal & Cultural Expression
12
A Birthday
Culture
Meaning
Identities & Relationships
12
Dining Out
Communication
Purpose
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
All about me
Communication
Message
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
My Personal Space
Culture
Point of view
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
Houses and Homes
Culture
Audience
Identities & Relationships
34
Shopping and Advertising
Creativity
Purpose
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
Around the World
Connections
Point of view
Orientation in Space & Time
34
Helping in the Community
Connections
Empathy
Identities & Relationships
34
Technology in our Lives
Communication
Purpose
Scientific & Technical Innovation
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Spanish Language Acquisition
The study of additional languages in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) provides students with the opportunity to develop insights into the features, processes and craft of language and the concept of culture, and to realize that there are diverse ways of living, viewing and behaving in the world. Language Acquisition teaching and learning is organized into six phases. The phases do not correspond to particular age groups or MYP year levels. Students do not necessarily begin in phase one – they can begin at any phase, depending on their prior experiences, and may exit from any phase on the continuum.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom.
GRADE 6
Phase
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
12
At School
Communication
Purpose
Personal & Cultural Expression
12
In the classroom
Communication
Context
Identities & Relationships
12
The Weather
Communication
Accent
Scientific & Technical Innovation
12
Favorite Activities
Connections
Meaning
Identities & Relationships
12
My Friends
Culture
Audience
Identities & Relationships
12
My School Day
Communication
Conventions
Personal & Cultural Expression
12
My Classroom
Connections
Function
Fairness & Development
12
Welcome to my School
Creativity
Purpose
Orientation in Space & Time
GRADE 710
Phase
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
12
At School
Connections
Conventions
Orientation in Space & Time
12
Breakfast and Lunch
Culture
Identity
Globalization & Sustainability
12
Healthy Lifestyles
Perspective
Message
Globalization & Sustainability
12
Around Town
Communication
Structure
Globalization & Sustainability
12
Invitations
Culture
Patterns
Personal & Cultural Expression
12
A Birthday
Culture
Context
Personal & Cultural Expression Identities & Relationships
12
Dining Out
Culture
Identity
34
Yo ayudo a mi comunidad
Connections
Empathy
Fairness & Development
34
¿Adónde fuiste de vacaciones?
Connections
Context
Orientation in Space & Time
34
My Favorite Activities
Culture
Context
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
Mi Dormitorio es mi Territorio
Identity
Form
Identities & Relationships
34
Mi Casa es tu Casa
Culture
Form
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
Estar de Moda
Creativity
Message
Personal & Cultural Expression
34
¡Vamos a comprar un regalo!
Connections
Context
Personal & Cultural Expression
56
At School
Connections
Conventions
Orientation in Space & Time
56
A Day at School
Identity
Concepts
Identities & Relationships
56
A Day in my Life
Communication
Meaning, Structure
Identities & Relationships
56
Are you fashionable?
Communication
Meaning
Personal & Cultural Expression
56
You and your community
Connections
Context
Fairness & Development
56
How do we get there?
Connections
Empathy
Fairness & Development
56
Once upon a time...
Culture
Audience
Personal & Cultural Expression
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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French Language Acquisition
The study of additional languages in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) provides students with the opportunity to develop insights into the features, processes and craft of language and the concept of culture, and to realize that there are diverse ways of living, viewing and behaving in the world. Language Acquisition teaching and learning is organized into six phases. The phases do not correspond to particular age groups or MYP year levels. Students do not necessarily begin in phase one – they can begin at any phase, depending on their prior experiences, and may exit from any phase on the continuum.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom.
GRADE 910
Phase
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
23
Francophone Young People
Communication
Meaning, Structure
Identities & Relationships
23
Francophones Schools
Culture
Message, Structure
Orientation in Space & Time
23
Lastly
Connections
Context
Orientation in Space & Time
23
When I was a Child
Connections
Structure
Orientation in Space & Time
23
Healthy Lifestyle
Perspective
Message
Globalization & Sustainability
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Individuals & Societies
In the Middle Years Programme (MYP), Individuals and Societies incorporates disciplines traditionally studied in the humanities, as well as disciplines in the social sciences. Integrated humanities focuses on inquiry from a number of perspectives, bringing together knowledge and conceptual understandings from multiple disciplines within this subject group. In Individuals and Societies, students collect, describe and analyse data used in studies of societies, test hypotheses, and learn how to interpret complex information, including original source material. The focus on realworld examples, research and analysis is an essential aspect of this subject.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. Grade
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
6
What defines a community?
Communities
Culture, Identity
Orientation in Space & Time
6
Journeys
Time, space & place
Networks, Scale
Scientific & Technical Innovation
6
Forces of Nature
Change
Causality, Management & Intervention
Globalization & Sustainability
6
Settlements
Systems
Processes, Interdependence
Scientific & Technical Innovation
6
Globalization a hopeful future?
Global Interactions
Choice, Causality, Sustainability
Fairness & Development
7
Organizing our World Feudalism
Systems
Choice, Power, Governance, Interdependence,
Identities & Relationships
7
Constructing our World Civilizations
Global Interaction
Culture, Identity
Orientation in Space & Time
7
Understanding our World Maps & Sources
Time, space & place
Processes, Scale
Scientific & Technical Innovation
7
Adapting to Our World Climates
time, space & place
Innovation
Scientific & Technical Innovation
7
Respecting our World Responsible Tourism
Change
Sustainability, Globalization, Perspective
Globalization & Sustainability
8
Constant Change Population
Change
Processes, Sustainability
Globalization & Sustainability
8
Changing Expressions Renaissance Art
Time, space, & place
Culture, Identity, Perspective
Personal & Cultural Expression
8
Constant Production Industrialization
Change
Innovation, Causality, Resources
Scientific & Technical Innovation
8
Changing Media
Global Interaction
Globalization, Identity, Innovation
Identities & Relationships
8
Psychology Memory
Systems
Cognition, Learning
Identities & Relationships
9
Revolution & Propaganda
Change
Causality, Power
Orientation in Space & Time
9
Systems Water Management
Systems
Innovation, Processes
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9
Development
Global Interaction
Equity, Resources, Power, Trade
Globalization & Sustainability
9
Civil Rights
Change
Perspective, Causality, Power
Fairness & Development
9
Psychology The Brain
Systems
Behaviour, Cognition, Disorder
Identities & Relationships
10
Interdependence Globalisation
Global Interactions
Globalisation, Identity
Globalization & Sustainability
10
Energy and Resource Consumption
Global Interactions
Causality, Choice, Resources, Sustainability
Globalization & Sustainability
10
Urban Opportunity
Change
Culture, Innovation and Revolution, Causality
Scientific & Technical Innovation
10
The Role of Government
Systems
Culture, Equity, Power
Fairness & Development
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Sciences
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) Sciences framework encourages students to investigate issues through research, observation and experimentation, working independently and collaboratively. Sciences incorporates traditional disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics alongside elements of environmental, sport, health and earth sciences. Modular sciences units are interdisciplinary and explore concepts, skills and processes from two or more science disciplines. As they investigate real examples of science application, students will discover the tensions and dependencies between science and morality, ethics, culture, economics, politics and the environment.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. Grade
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
6
Firing Up
Systems
Evidence, Function
Scientific & Technical Innovation
6
Cell Structure
Relationships
Form, Function
Scientific & Technical Innovation
6
Energy
Change
Balance, Transformation, Form
Globalization & Sustainability
6
Everyday Materials
Relationships
Function, Interactions, Patterns
Identities & Relationships
7
Infectious Disease
Change
Consequences, Interaction
Fairness & Development
7
Matter & Atoms
Systems
Evidence, Models, Patterns
Orientation in Space & Time
7
Communication
Change
Energy, Transformations, Movement
Globalization & Sustainability
7
Sustainability
Relationships
Environment, Development, Interaction
Globalization & Sustainability
8
Circuits
Systems
Models, Consequences
Scientific & Technical Innovation
8
Bonding
Change
Models, Function
Scientific & Technical Innovation
8
Photosynthesis & Respiration
Relationships
Energy, Transformation
Globalization & Sustainability
8
Energy & Chemical Change
Change
Interaction, Consequences
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9
Ecosystems
Systems
Balance, Environment
Fairness & Development
9
Applications in Physics
Change
Energy, Transformation
Personal & Cultural Expression
9
Redox Reactions
Change
Movement, Transformations, Environment
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9
Enzymes
Relationships
Consequence, Interaction
Scientific & Technical Innovation
10
Dynamics
Change
Balance, Interaction, Movement
Fairness & Development
10
Reproduction / Biotechnology
Systems
Form, Function
Identities & Relationships
10
Kinetics & Equilibrium
Change
Movement, Evidence, Balance
Scientific & Technical Innovation
10
DNA & Heredity
Relationships
Function, Evidence
Scientific & Technical Innovation
ALL
Science Fair
Communication
Consequence, Evidence, Patterns
Scientific & Technical Innovation
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Mathematics
In the Middle Years Programme (MYP), Mathematics promotes both inquiry and application, helping students to develop problem solving techniques that transcend the discipline and that are useful in the world beyond school. The MYP Mathematics framework encompasses number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability. Students in the MYP learn how to represent information, to explore and model situations, and to find solutions to familiar and unfamiliar problems. These are skills that are useful in a wide range of arenas, including social sciences and the arts.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. Grade
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
6
Number Sense and System
Form
System
Orientation in Space & Time
6
Introduction to Algebra
Logic
Generalization, Justification, Pattern
Scientific & Technical Innovation
6
Fractions Decimals and Percentage
Form
Equivalence, Representation, Simplification
Scientific & Technical Innovation
6
Measurement (Perimeter and Area)
Logic
Change, Measurement, space
Fairness & Development
6
Data Management
Relationships
Representation, Model, Justification
Identities & Relationships
6
Properties and Construction of Angles
Form
Measurement, Space
Personal & Cultural Expression
6
Probability
Logic
Justification, Simplification
Globalization & Sustainability
7
Rates, Ratios, and Percentage
Logic
Equivalence, Quantity, System
Globalization & Sustainability
7
Measurement
Form
Quantity, Space
Globalization & Sustainability
7
Integers
Form
Space, Quantity
Scientific & Technical Innovation
7
Algebraic Expressions and Equations
Relationships
Pattern, Representation, Simplification
Personal & Cultural Expression
7
Geometry (Parallel Lines & Transversals)
Logic
Measurement, Space, Justification
Orientation in Space & Time
7
Statistics
Relationship
Representation
Fairness & Development
7
Transformations
Form
Pattern, Space, System
Personal & Cultural Expression
8
Dealing with Huge Numbers
Form
Measurement, Quantity
Scientific & Technical Innovation
8
Using Statistics and Exploring Probability
Form
Justification, Representation
Personal & Cultural Expression
8
Financial Mathematics
Relationships
Justification, Model
Fairness & Development
8
Graphing vs Equations
Relationships
Model, Representation
Orientation in Space & Time
8
Pythagoras and Surds
Form
Model, Representation
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9
Algebra
Logic
Justification, Representation
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9
Right Angle Trigonometry
Relationships
Measurement
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9
Human Development (Statitics)
Form
Equivalence, Representations
Orientation in Space & Time
9
Deductive Geometry
Logic
Justification, Representation
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9
Indices
Relationships
Change
Globalisation & Sustainability
9
Quadratics
Relationships
Quantity
Orientation in Space & Time
10
Chance
Logic
Justification
Globalization & Sustainability
10
Construction
Relationships
Model
Personal & Cultural Expression
10
Lost at Sea
Relationships
Change
Globalization & Sustainability
10
Measurement
Form
Measurement
Orientation in Space & Time
10
Advanced Trigonometry
Relationships
Measurement
Scientific & Technical Innovation
10
Find the Pattern
Logic
Pattern, Representation
Scientific & Technical Innovation
10
Intro to Calculus
Relationships
Change
Scientific & Technical Innovation
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Arts Performing Arts
In the Middle Years Programme (MYP), students develop through creating, performing and presenting Arts in ways that engage and convey feelings, experiences and ideas. It is through this practice that students acquire new skills and master those skills developed in prior learning. In MYP years 1 to 3, Arts includes both Visual Arts and Performing Arts followed by a choice of arts disciplines in MYP years 4 and 5. Students have opportunities to function as artists, as well as learners of the arts.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. (M = Music, D = Drama) Grade Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
6 M
Music and Communication Notation
Communication
Expression, Narrative
Identities & Relationships
6 M
Asian Music
Identity
Genre
Personal & Cultural Expression
6 D
Mime and movement
Communication
Interpretation, Expression
Personal & Cultural Expression
6 D
Storytelling
Change
Audience, Boundaries
Personal & Cultural Expression
7 M
African Music
Identity
Expression, Presentation
Personal & Cultural Expression
7 M
Blues
Communication
Expression, Audience
Personal & Cultural Expression
7 D
Improvisation and Acting
Communication
Play, Role
Personal & Cultural Expression
7 D
Protest Theatre
Change
Boundaries, Role
Fairness & Development
8 M
South American/Latin Music
Identity
Expression, Genre
Personal & Cultural Expression
8 M
Mixed Craft Mash Up Music & Technology
Identity
Genre, Presentation
Personal & Cultural Expression
8 M
Musicals
Aesthetic
Innovation, Presentation
Fairness & Development
8 D
Devising Theatre Issues Based
Change
Structure, Narrative
Fairness & Development
8 D
From Page to Stage
Communication
Interpretation, Narrative
Personal & Cultural Expression
9 M
Stomp
Aesthetic
Boundaries, Innovation
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9 M
Music in the Media
Communication
Innovation, Composition
Globalization & Sustainability
9 M
Solo and group Performance Jazz
Change
Boundaries, Interpretation
Personal & Cultural Expression
9 M
Music of China and the Asia Pacific
Aesthetic
Genre, Presentation
Personal & Cultural Expression
9 M
Creative Outlaws Baroque and Classical
Change
Boundaries, Composition
Orientation in Space & Time
9 D
Commedia dell'Arte
Identity
Genre, Interpretation
Globalization & Sustainability
9 D
Melodrama
Identity
Genre, Play, Structure
Personal & Cultural Expression
9 D
Narrative Video
Communication
Structure, Narrative
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9 D
Devising Theatre Stimulus Based
Aesthetics
Play, Composition
Personal & Cultural Expression
10 M
Let’s Rock
Change
Genre, Role
Identities & Relationships
10 M
Film Music
Creativity
Audience, Expressions
Identities & Relationships
Development
Boundaries, Composition
Orientation in Space & Time
Culture
Innovation, Identity
Personal & Cultural Expression
10 M Creative Outlaws Romantic & 20th Century 10 M
World Music Fusion
10 M
Music Therapy
Change
Audience, Role
Identities & Relationships
10 D
Directing & Designing for the Stage
Communication
Innovation, Interpretation
Personal & Cultural Expression
10 D
Acting in the 20th Century
Communication
Innovation, Expression, Presentation
Personal & Cultural Expression
10 D
Asian Theater
Identity
Expressions, Presentation
Identities & Relationships
10 D
Elizabethan
Change
Genre, Expressions
Orientation in Space & Time
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Arts Visual Arts
In the Middle Years Programme (MYP), students develop through creating, performing and presenting Arts in ways that engage and convey feelings, experiences and ideas. It is through this practice that students acquire new skills and master those skills developed in prior learning. In MYP years 1 to 3, Arts includes both Visual Arts and Performing Arts followed by a choice of arts disciplines in MYP years 4 and 5. Students have opportunities to function as artists, as well as learners of the arts.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. Grade
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
6
Symbols and Identity
Identity
Audience, Visual culture, Composition
Globalization & Sustainability
6
Form from Fantasy
Creativity
Interpretation, Visual culture, Expression
Identities & Relationships
6
Textiles Talk
Communication
Representation, Narrative, Audience
Personal & Cultural Expression
6
The Writing is on the Wall
Aesthetics
Expression, Narrative, Genre
Orientation in Space & Time
7
Masks we Wear
Identity
Visual culture, Representation, Boundaries
Personal & Cultural Expression
7
Traditional Me
Identity
Representation, Visual culture, Composition
Personal & Cultural Expression
7
Street Art
Aesthetics
Expression, Audience, Boundaries
Orientation in Space & Time
7
Storytelling
Communication
Genre, Narrative, Representation
Personal & Cultural Expression
8
Innovative Ideas
Change
Expression, Interpretation, Innovation
Scientific & Technical Innovation
8
Architectural Eras
Aesthetics
Presentation, Style, Visual culture
Orientation in Space & Time Fairness & Development
8
Together
Communication
Composition, Audience, Boundaries, Communities
8
Time Warp
Aesthetics
Interpretations, Style, Visual culture, Innovation
Globalization & Sustainability
9
Positive and Negatives
Communication
Audience, Innovation, Narrative
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9
Let’s Talk About Art
Aesthetics
Interpretation, Expression, Genre
Personal & Cultural Expression
9
Art Room Installation
Communication
Composition, Expression, Space, Place
Fairness & Development
9
Fash Up
Aesthetics
Style, Interpretation, Representation, Boundaries
Orientation in Space & Time
10
Me in Media
Identity
Audience, Innovation, Narrative
Scientific & Technical Innovation
10
Sculpture Art of Abstraction
Change
Interpretation, Expression, Innovation
Personal & Cultural Expression
10
Let’s Talk About Art
Communication
Interpretation, Expression, Genre
Personal & Cultural Expression
10
A Little Bit of History Repeating
Aesthetics
Boundaries, Style, Representation
Orientation in Space & Time
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Physical & Health Education
In the Middle Years Programme (MYP), Physical and Health Education empowers students to understand and appreciate the value of being physically active and to develop the motivation for making healthy life choices. Physical and Health Education focuses on both learning about and learning through physical activity. Both dimensions help students to develop approaches to learning (ATL) skills across the curriculum.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. Grade
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
6
Aquatics
Change
Choice, Environment, Adaptation
Identities & Relationships
6
Invasion Games
Relationships
Perspective, Movement, Space
Fairness & Development
6
Individual Pursuits
Change
Interaction, Movement
Identities & Relationships
6
Aesthetic Movement
Communication
Balance, Adaptation
Personal & Cultural Expression
7
Individual Pursuits
Change
Energy, Interaction, Movement
Identities & Relationships
7
Aesthetic Movement
Communication
Balance, Movement, Space
Personal & Cultural Expression
7
Aquatics
Relationships
Choice, Adaption, Environment
Identities & Relationships
7
Invasion Games
Relationships
Interaction, Movement, Space
Orientation in Space & Time
8
Invasion Games
Relationships
Energy, Interaction
Orientation in Space & Time
8
Aquatics
Communication
Interaction, Function
Scientific & Technical Innovation
8
Aesthetic Movement
Communication
Choice, Adaptation
Personal & Cultural Expression
8
Individual Pursuits
Change
Balance, Energy
Identities & Relationships
9
Aesthetic Movement
Connections
Energy, Interaction Movement
Personal & Cultural Expression
9
Invasion Games
Identity
Choice, Perspectives
Identities & Relationships
9
Individual Pursuits
Change
Choice, Function, Interaction, Systems
Fairness & Development
9
Aquatics
Change
Interaction, Movement
Scientific & Technical Innovation
10
Aquatics
Change
Interaction, Movement
Scientific & Technical Innovation
10
Invasion Games
Relationships
Choice, Perspectives
Scientific & Technical Innovation
10
Individual Pursuits
Development
Choice, Function, Interaction, Systems
Identities & Relationships
10
Aesthetic movement
Connections
Energy, Interaction, Movement
Personal & Cultural Expression
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Design
As part of the Middle Years Programme (MYP), Design challenges all students to i) apply practical and creative thinking skills to solve design problems; ii) explore the role of design in both historical and contemporary contexts; and iii) consider their responsibilities when making design decisions and taking action. MYP Design focuses on a holistic design process rather than final products and solutions. Integrated design combines digital and product design.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. Digital Product
Unit Title
6
Digital
Cover Me Up Magazine Cover
6
Product Identity Product Made From Acrylic
6
Product
My Team Making a Button Badge
Communication
Form
Personal & Cultural Expression
6
Product
Funny Face Pizza
Development
Evaluation, Perspective
Scientific & Technical Innovation
7
Product
Creative Cushions
Systems
Collaboration, Evaluation
Scientific & Technical Innovation
7
Digital
Scratching an Itch Game Making
Development
Adaption, Innovation
Personal & Cultural Expression
8
Digital
Spinning a Web Website Design
Communication
Innovation, Perspective
Personal & Cultural Expression
8
Product
Light it up Lighting
Communication
Market & Trends, Function, Evaluation
Personal & Cultural Expression
9
Digital
Javascriptin’ Coding an App
Development
Adaptation, Function, Resources
Personal & Cultural Expression
9
Digital
Making Movies Video Production
Communication
Innovation, Perspective
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9
Product
Flat Pack It Flat Packed Product
Systems
Ergonomics, Function, Perspective, Innovation
Scientific & Technical Innovation
9
Product
Designing from Influences
Development
Adaptation, Form
Personal & Cultural Expression
Grade
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
Systems
Form, Invention
Personal & Cultural Expression
Communication
Resources, Sustainability
Identities & Relationships
9
Product
Storage Guru Storage Design
Development
Form, Function
Personal & Cultural Expression
10
Product
Assisting Others
Communities
Perspective, Function
Globalisation & Sustainability
10
Product
Game on Game Design
Communities
Ergonomics, Perspective, Function, Evaluation
Identities & Relationships
10
Digital
Webslingin’ Coding a Website
Development
Adaptation, Function, Resources
Personal & Cultural Expression
10
Digital
Javascriptin’ Coding an App
Communication
Innovation, Perspective
Personal & Cultural Expression
Key Concept
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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Host Nation
Host Nation is studied by all Middle Years Programme (MYP) students in addition to the prescribed 8 MYP subject groups. Host Nation is a schoolbased language and culture course that provides students with the opportunity to develop greater understanding of the diverse features, processes, languages and concepts of culture in our host nation, Malaysia. The Host Nation course is taught in Bahasa Malaysia for Malaysian students who speak Bahasa Malaysia. The Host Nation course is also taught in English and introduces Bahasa Malaysia to other students.
Students use a wide range of digital, physical and print resources to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and conceptual understandings. They work individually and collaboratively to develop transferable approaches to learning (ATL) skills. Students are assessed by teachers using a variety of assessment strategies and tools.
Each unit is designed to develop increasing understanding of a broadbased key concept and of one or more subjectspecific related concepts. The concepts add breadth and depth to the subject knowledge and skills. Each unit is taught within a global context that connects learning with life beyond the classroom. Grade
Unit Title
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
6
Welcome to Malaysia
Communication
Identity, Diversity
Identities & Relationships
6
Melaka where, when and why?
Time, Place & Space
Governance, Resources, Causality
Globalization & Sustainability
6
Malaysian Cultural Legends
Culture
Identity, Beliefs
Orientation in Space & Time
7
Diversity in Malaysia
Communities
Beliefs, Diversity, Equity
Fairness & Development
7
Malaysian in WW2
Change
Power, Governance, Conflict
Scientific & Technical Innovation Personal & Cultural Expression
7
Batik Cultural Creativity
Creativity
Identity,
8
Wayang Kulit Communicating Culture
Communication
Identity, Diversity, Perspective
Personal & Cultural Expression
8
Development in Malaysia
Communities
Causality, Sustainability
Scientific & Technical Innovation
8
Malaysia's Natural Resources
Time, Place & Space
Resources, Causality, Choice
Globalization & Sustainability
9
Malaysian Traditional Games
Creativity
Identity, Diversity, Resources
Orientation in Space & Time
9
Island Cultures in Malaysia
Culture
Causality, Sustainability, Equity
Fairness & Development
9
Changing Flavours of Malaysia
Change
Resources, Diversity, Choice
Identities & Relationships
10
Regional Differences in Malaysia
Change
Identity, Beliefs, Perspective
Personal & Cultural Expression
10
Emergency and Insurgency
Communities
Power, Governance, Conflict
Identities & Relationships
10
Culture through Pewter and Pottery
Culture
Resources, Sustainability
Orientation in Space & Time
* The IGBIS subject overview above is a general guide and may be modified by the school as required.
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