How Can We Help?
Where we are in Place and Time
An inquiry into histories and orientation in place,space and time through:
- Periods, events and artefacts
- Communities, heritage, culture and environment
- Natural and human drivers of movement, adaptation and transformation
Central Idea | Lines of Inquiry | Specified Concepts | |
Grade 1 | An understanding of our homes and journeys help us to build a better world. | An inquiry into: – our homes and journeys – similarities and differences – how we can be different and united | Form Perspective Responsibility |
Grade 2 | Geographical features impact how people live. | An inquiry into: – Geographical features – How people live around the world – Ways in which people live and adapt | Form Causation Change |
Grade 3 | Explorations can lead to discoveries, opportunities and new understandings. | An inquiry into: – Migration Journeys – Reasons for migration – Effects of migration | Form Causation Perspective |
Grade 4 | Migration happens for diverse reasons transforming the lives of individuals and societies around the world. | 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 |
Grade 5 | Our roles and responsibilities in society are influenced by where we are in place and time | An inquiry into: – Ancient civilization rituals and beliefs – Connections between past and present – The impact of past civilizations on the present day | Form Change Connection |
Grade 6 | 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 | Connection Causation Responsibility |