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Grade 6
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 personal journeys influence our beliefs, judgements and choices we make. | An inquiry into: – Our personal journeys and our beliefs – Causes of the decisions we make – Our responsibility for the decisions we make | Causation Perspective Responsibility |
| Endangered languages reveal different ways of relating to the natural world. | An inquiry into: – Endangered languages and connections to their regions – Reasons languages are becoming endangered – What can we do to help these Languages survive | Causation Change Responsibility |
| Media can influence our thinking and decision making. | An inquiry into: – Different social media platforms – The impact of social media on our thinking and decision making – Our responsibility in using social media | Causation Perspective Responsibility |
| Understanding the properties of energy allows people to make informed choices. | An inquiry into: – Transfer of heat – Scientific knowledge informs personal and community decisions – Our responsibility to a better and more sustainable future | Connection Responsibility |
| Comparing and contrasting governments develop an understanding of opportunities and challenges around the world | An inquiry into: – What government is – Forms of government – Function of government – Connection to how people live and interact – Responsibilities of citizens – Ways government could address the SDGs | Function Connection Responsibility |
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