12 October 2012
WH ERE WE A RE IN P LA C E A N D TIM E
TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEME
TEACHER QUESTIONS
ATTRIBUTES
Why does the world change?
Knowledgeable: Knowing about
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
ENDURING UNDERSTANDING Major events often initiate significant change.
LINES OF INQUIRY -Major events and periods in time -Changes resulting from major events and periods in time -Recent events and possible future impacts
different events & periods of time in
KEY CONCEPTS Causation: The consequences of major historical events & periods in time. Why is it like it is? Change: What causes changes in our world? Understanding that change is
history and the changes they brought Inquirers: Being curious about events in the world & the changes they brought; decisions and experiences in the past that brought change to their family
inevitable & universal.
RELATED CONCEPTS History Impact
ATTITUDES Curiosity: Becoming curious about history, other places and times, and major events that have consequently impacted the world in which we live Enthusiasm: Enjoying learning and finding out about events in history
CENTRAL IDEA
Major events and periods in time have changed the world
Transdisciplinary Skills Research: -Formulating questions - Observing - Planning - Collecting Data - Recording Data Organizing Data - Interpreting Data - Presenting Research Findings