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Grade 4
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 bodies rely on interdependent systems. | An inquiry into: – Body systems and their functions – How body systems are interconnected – The impact of lifestyle choices on health and well-being | Form Causation Connection |
| Migration happens for diverse reasons transforming the lives of individuals and societies around the world. | An inquiry into: – Migration Journeys – Reasons for migration – Effects of migration | Form Causation Change |
| Through the arts we can discover and express ideas about, beliefs and values. | An inquiry into: – how an artist conveys messages about beliefs or feelings through the arts – the role of art elements in expressing yourself – how is art interpreted and appreciated | Change Connection Perspective |
| We are guided by scientific principles and use them to shape our understanding of the world we live in. | An inquiry into: – scientific principles – how scientific principles help our understanding of the world – scientific discoveries and advancements change our understanding of the world | Form Function Change |
| Economies rely on resources and choices to sustain society. | An inquiry into: – Exchanges of goods and services – Interdependence between economies – Factors that shape economies | Causation Connection Perspective |
| We can work together to solve the most challenging problems in the world. | An inquiry into: – our rights and responsibilities as global citizens – how we can take action towards problem-solving and creating peace in our global communities – how different perspectives create challenges with problem solving | Responsibility Perspective |