Longform PYP UoI Y8

8/8/2019 Longform PYP UoI Y8

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POI Overview; Year 8 Teams C, D, E

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Theme

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; the

relationships between and

the interconnectedness of

individuals and civilizations,

from local and global

perspectives.

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.

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; the impact of

scientific and technological

advances on society and on

the environment.

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.

How We Organise

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.

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, and cultures;

rights and responsibilities;

what it means to be human.

Central Idea Popular culture helps

identify the values of

each generation and is

a symbol of change.

Humans are

responsible for the

consumption and

sustainability of

Earths energy and the

impact this has on the

environment.

Through

hypothesising,

experimenting and

reflecting, scientists

acquire a greater

understanding of

scientific principles.

How does advertising

affect and alter our

opinions and

perceptions as a

consumer?

Seeing the future

preparing today for

tomorrows world of

work.

The decisions we

make can have

implications for

ourselves and others.

IB PYP

Concept and

Related

Concepts

Form, Function, Causation, Change, Connection, Perspective, Responsibility, Reflection(What is it like? How does it work? Why is it the way it is? How does it change? How is it connected to other things? What are the points of view? What is our responsibility? How do we know?)

-Change

-Connection

-Causation

-Responsibility

(Sustainability)

-Function

-Reflection

-Perspective

-Function

-Form

-Change

-Causation

-Reflection

-Responsibility


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Lines of

Inquiry

The scope and nature of

popular culture

----

How popular culture

influences students lives

(and of other

generations)

----

The transient and cyclical

nature of popular culture

Problems associated with

living with finite resources

----

Different forms of

sustainable energy and their

impact

----

Our responsibilities as

consumers; nationally &

globally

----All actions have

consequences- choices

have an environmental

impact

----

How we choose to act can

have a positive impact on

the global community

Appreciate that science is a

way of explaining the world

and that knowledge

changes over time

----

Explain that everything has

a purpose, a role or a way

of behaving that can be

investigated

----

Ask questions, findevidence, explore simple

models and carry out

appropriate investigations to

develop simple explanations

----

Identify ways in which

scientists work together and

provide evidence to support

their ideas

----

Reflect on and describe how

scientific knowledge and

attitudes are developed

The purpose and

effectiveness of advertising

----

The diversity of

advertisements

---

The devices used to make

advertising effective & to

influence our choices

----

The connection betweenadvertising & target groups

Job identification, function

and purpose

----

The structure and systems

within companies and

organisations

----

The changing skills and

qualifications of different

jobs / careers

----Goal setting / Future

planning

Factors that influence our

decisions (what)

---

Decision-making processes

for groups and individuals

(how we make decisions)

---

Impact or consequences

that decisions can have (self

/ others)

Profile and

Skills Focus

Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, Reflective

Inquirers, Reflect ive Principled, Communicator Open-minded

Language/

English

-Non-chronological reports -Persuasive language

-Visual literacy

-Oral presentation

-Formal texts; Letters of

application, CVs

-Explanation texts; Cause

and effect


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Maths Links -Statistical analysis -Measurement-Interpreting data

-Statistical analysis -Financial literacy

Curriculum

Connections

Social Sciences; People

pass on and sustain culture

-NZ Science; Participating

and contributing

-Social Sciences;

Management of resources

-Science Fair

-NZ Science; Investigating

in Science

-Speech Competition

-Social Sciences; Producers

and consumers

-Social Sciences; Innovation

creating opportunities

-Puberty

-Drug education

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