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Grade 2
Who We Are
An inquiry into identity as individuals and as part of a collective through:
- physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being;
- relationships and belonging;
- learning and growing
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into histories and orientation in place, space and time through:
- periods, events and artifacts;
- communities, heritage, culture and environment;
- natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation and transformation
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspectives, and expression through:
- inspiration, imagination,creativity;
- personal, social, and cultural notes and practices of communication;
- intentions, perceptions, interpretations,and responses
How the World Works
An inquiry into the understandings of the world and phenomena through:
- patterns, cycles, systems;
- diverse practices, methods, and tools;
- discovery, design, innovation, possibilities, and impacts
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into systems, structures, and networks through:
- interactions with and between social and ecological systems;
- approaches to livelihoods and trade practice – intended and unintended consequences;
- representation, collaboration, and decision-making
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into the interdependence of human and natural worlds through:
- rights, responsibilities, and dignity of all;
- pathways to just, peaceful, and reimagined futures;
- nature, complexity, coexistence, and wisdom
| Central Idea | Lines of Inquiry | Specified Concepts |
| Our choices impact our wellbeing. | An inquiry into: – Fixed and growth mindset – What is a choice – Consequences | Form Responsibility |
| Geographical features impact how people live. | An inquiry into: – Individual and global traditions – Reasons for celebrating important events – Artifacts, dances, clothes | Form Function Connection |
| People recognise important events through traditions and celebrations. | An inquiry into: – Individual and global traditions – Reasons for celebrating important events – Artifacts, dances, clothes | Form Function Connection |
| Exploring the properties of matter helps us understand balance in nature | An inquiry into: – Properties of matter – How we apply the properties of air in our life – Balance in nature | Change Responsibility |
| Systems thinking helps us identify root causes, impacting how we take ACTION for a better world. | An inquiry into: – how systems thinking works – habits of a systems thinker – how we use systems thinking to take action | Function Causation Perspective |
| We are connected to all living things and impact the environment; it is our responsibility to rise and make a difference for the better. | An inquiry into: – properties of materials – the recycling cycle – the 4 R’s | Form Responsibility |