How Can We Help?
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the diversity of voice, perspective and expression through:
- Inspiration, imagination creativity
- Personal, social and cultural modes and practices of communication
- Intentions, perceptions, interpretations and responses
| Central Idea | Lines of Inquiry | Specified Concepts | |
| Grade 1 | People use storytelling to advocate, creating an opportunity for us to take action | An inquiry into: – Storytelling – how storytelling is used for advocating – how we can use storytelling to make connections | Function Connection |
| Grade 2 | People recognise important events through traditions and celebrations. | An inquiry into: – Individual and global traditions – Reasons for celebrating important events – Artefacts, dances, clothes | Form Function Perspective |
| Grade 3 | Influences and passions drive our creativity. | An inquiry into: – How people inspire us – How people express themselves in a variety of ways – Why we express ourselves in different ways | Connection Perspective Causation |
| Grade 4 | 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 through the arts – how is art interpreted and appreciated | Connection Perspective |
| Grade 5 | Creativity is a vital skill which helps us perceive the world in new and different ways | An inquiry into: – Music and dance can express ideas – Poetry can express ideas – Creative solutions can be developed by changing our perspective | Form Connection Perspective |
| Grade 6 | 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 |