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Program of Inquiry 2014-2015 Al Jabr Islamic School

Program of Inquiry 2014-2015 Al Jabr Islamic School


Grade
Age

Who we are

Pre
K

Central idea: Family


relationships contribute to
shaping our identity.
What we want to learn: The
form, responsibility and
reflection of belonging and roles

3-4

How do we learn? An inquiry


into:
Diversity of families
Responsibilities within the
family
How families influence who we
become
What we want to be able to?
Identify and describe the
member of family
Identify responsibility within a
family(Ref: PSE 3, 6.7, PAUD:
Kognitif:I.a, QS : 49.13)

K1
4-5

Central idea: Peoples


relationships with each other
can
have an impact on well-being.
What we want to learn:
function, connection and
responsibility of cooperation,
friendship,
balance
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
How we develop relationships
How relationships affect us
Roles and behaviors within
relationship
What we want to be able to?

To state or demonstrate
reasons for relationship;
describe the function of
relationship; demonstrates
responsibility in maintaining
relationship (Ref: PSE 3 6.8 and
Social 03 4.10 and PAUD 4-5;
B.I) (Q.S: 3 (Ali Imran); ayat
103)

Where we are in place and time

How we express ourselves

Central idea: Spaces and


facilities in and around buildings
determine how people use them.
What we want to learn: form,
function, causation of space,
structure, design and safety
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Characteristics and
arrangements of physical spaces
How people use different spaces
Our responsibility in sharing
spaces with others
What we want to be able to?
Recognize materials arranged
around physical spaces in class
and school
Identify how people use
different spaces
Demonstrate responsibility in
sharing space with others
(Ref: PSE 3, p.6.6, social 8, p.22
PAUD: Kognitif. I.d , Sosial,
Emosional & Kemandirian. I.b,g,
QS : 2. 201)

Central idea: Through play we


express our feelings and ideas
and come to new
understandings.
What we want to learn:
function, connection,
perspective of imagination,
creativity and
communication
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Communicating through play
Imaginative use of materials
The role of toys in play
What we want to be able to?

To verbally, physically,
visually expresses feelings and
ideas; participates willingly in
individual, parallel, group play
To use everyday materials
spontaneously, appropriately
and creatively as toys. (Ref: POI
0801,(PAUD: sosial, emosional &
kemandirian I. a.b.e. Seni I.a, QS
: 47 . 36)

Central idea: Interpretation of


artifacts contributes to our
understanding of peoples
histories.
What we want to learn: form,
function and reflection of artifact,
history and value
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
How people analyze artifacts
How artifacts contribute to our
understanding of the past
Why people keep or discard
artifacts
What we want to be able to?
Talk about personal artefacts
Use personal artefacts to reflect
on past experience
Analyze reason for keeping
artefacts
(Ref Social 8.6, PAUD: B.I.a., Q.S:
36(yaasiin);ayat 12)

Central idea: Stories can


engage their audience and
communicate meaning.
What we want to learn: form,
connection, and perspective of
communication,
characterization, and expression
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
How to construct an effective
story
What stories can convey
How stories are created and
shared
Feelings and emotions that
stories evoke
What we want to be able to?
To talk about a chosen story
Identify different emotions in
the story; create own story
using various ways To talk
about a chosen story
Identify different emotions in
the story; create own story
using various ways (Ref: PSE
03 p.6.7
Drama 10.18; Music 9.17, PAUD:
Bahasa I.d-e, Q.S: 12(Yusuf);
ayat 111)

How the world works

How we organize ourselves

Sharing the Planet

Central idea: The Earths


natural cycles influence the
activity of living things.
What we want to learn:
causation, change and
Connection of cycles,
interaction and pattern
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Natural cycles (eg night and
day, weather patterns, seasons)
The actions people take in
response to Earths natural
cycles
Patterns of behavior in living
things related to Earths natural
cycles
What we want to be able to?

To talk about activities that


occur during the day and night;
make connections between the
weather and how to protect
ourselves; identify simple
patterns in daily and seasonal
cycles; observe the local
environment that are affected
by daily and seasonal cycles.
(Ref: science 8 6,
( PAUD:kognitif 1.f, QS : 36. 38)
Central idea: Materials behave
and interact in certain ways,
which determine how people
use them.
What we want to learn:
function, causation and change
of behavior, prediction,
and innovation
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Behavior of materials
Changing properties of
materials
Manipulation and application
of materials to new purposes
What we want to be able to?
Use senses to describe
properties of materials,
recognize solid, liquid or gas,
apply understanding of basic
properties of materials in
order to match the purpose
(Ref: Science 8.8, PAUD:
Kognitif 1.a.1-2 and b.1, Q.S: 24
(AnNuur); ayat 43)

Central idea: People play


different roles in the communities
to which they belong.
What we want to learn: form,
function and responsibility of
community, rules and interaction
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Various communities we belong
to
Roles of people who are part of
our communities
How communities are organized
What we want to be able to?
Identify the communities we
belong to; recognize the reasons
that roles of different members of
a community; talk about how
communities are organized (Ref.
Social 8. 11, PAUD: sosial,
emosional & kemandirian1.f.g, QS:
66:6 )

Central idea: Animals and


people interact in different ways
in different contexts.
What we want to learn:
connection, perspective and
Responsibility of characteristics,
relationships, needs
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
The different roles animals play
in
peoples lives
Suitability of particular animals
for specific functions
Our responsibility for the wellbeing of animals
What we want to be able to?
Classify animal based on their
roles and function in peoples
lives
Take responsibility for animals
well being(Ref: Science 8 7,
PSE 3 6.6, PAUD: moral & nilainilai agama 1.c, QS: 16. 14 )

Central idea: Many products go


through a process of change
before they are consumed or used.
What we want to learn:
The change, connection,
responsibility of components,
process and choice
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Origins of products
Changes products go through
Distribution of products
How people select the products
they use
What we want to be able to?
Use senses to describe
observable product
Describe the changes products go
through
Considering factors when
transporting products
Talk about responsibility in
selecting product they use (Ref.
Science 3. 5.17, PAUD: Kognitif
1.b.1, Q. S: 16 (An Nahl); ayat 6769)

Central idea: Plants sustain life


on Earth and play a role in our
lives.
What we want to learn:
causation, perspective and
responsibility of
Interdependence and
appreciation
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Caring for plants
Products we derive from plants
How plants contribute to life on
Earth
What we want to be able to?

To identify the parts of


Plants that are used by other
living things ;be aware of the role
of plants in sustaining life for
example, providing oxygen, food;
show responsibility when caring
for plants. (Ref: Science 8 .9 and
PSE 3 6.9, PAUD: B.I.g.1-2, Q.S:
16(AnNahl); ayat 11)

Program of Inquiry 2014-2015 Al Jabr Islamic School


K2
5-6

Central idea: Awareness of our


characteristics, abilities and
interests informs our learning
and
Development.
What we want to learn: form,
perspective and reflection of
identity, similarities and
differences
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Physical, social and emotional
characteristics
Similarities and differences
between ourselves and others
Personal abilities and interests
What we want to be able to?
Talk about the physical, social
and emotional characteristics
Compare between his/her self
with others
Reflect and identify personal
ability and interest
(Ref. Social 3. 4.9, Paud C.I.b.1,
Q.S: 16(An Nahl), ayat 78)

Central idea: Homes reflect


cultural influences and local
conditions.
What we want to learn: form,
connection and perspective of
culture, needs, ownership and
locality
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
What constitutes a home
How homes reflect family values
How homes reflect local culture
Factors that determine where
people live
What we want to be able to?
To express our
understanding of what a home is;
research and compare homes in
different cultures; identify factors
that influence where people
live and what their homes
are like; present the type of home
that reflects who we are.
(Ref: Social 8.1, Paud B.I.b.6 and
D.I.j.1 ) (Q.S: 16(An Nahl), ayat
80)

Central idea: Celebrations and


traditions are expressions of
shared beliefs and values.
What we want to learn: form,
connection and perspective of
beliefs, values, belonging and
culture
How do we learn? An inquiry
int
Why people celebrate
Features of traditions and
celebrations
Symbolic representations of
celebrations and traditions
What meaning people assign
to
celebrations and traditions
What we want to be able to?
To explain why a particular
celebration is important in
our own life; suggest reasons for
various celebrations; identify
and compare traditions and
celebrations observed by others
in the class; use a variety of
sources to gain information
about
celebrations from both a
historical and a cultural
perspective
(Ref: Social 8.12, Paud B.I.b.2)
(Q.S: 31(Luqman); ayat 12)

Central idea: All living things


go through a process of change.
What we want to learn:
The change and connection of
cycles and transformation in
living things
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Patterns of growth
How living things change over
their lifetime
Factors that can influence life
cycles
What we want to be able to?
To describe the life cycles of
a variety of living things
(for example, a range of
animals and plants); compare
the life cycles of different living
things; identify the common
components of lifecycles (for
example, birth, growth,
maturity,
reproduction, death);
investigate the responses of
plants or animals to changes in
their habitats.
(Ref: Science 8.12 - relearn at
G5, Paud D. I.a.2 and D.I.g.2-3)
(Q.S: 23(Al Muminuun); ayat
12-14)

Central idea: Communities make


efforts to create transportation
systems that meet their needs
What we want to learn: form,
function and change of network,
technology and sustainability
Lines of inquiry
Features of transportation
systems
Decisions involved in using
transportation
How systems of transportation
respond to changing needs
What we want to be able to?
To explore how systems
influence lifestyle and community
compare transportation systems
within the local community to
those in other communities;
explain how and why changes in
transport have
occurred over time; examine the
impact of technological advances
in transport on the environment.
(Ref: Social 8.13, Paud D.I.j.3) Q.S:
43(Az-Zukhruf), ayat 12-14)

Central idea: People interact


with, use and value the natural
environment in different ways
What we want to learn:
The causation, perspective and
responsibility of conservation,
interdependence and
development in the natural
Environment
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Natural and human-made
elements of local environments
How local environments
addresses peoples needs
How natural spaces are valued
in local environments
What we want to be able to?
To describe the natural
features of local and other
environments; analyse ways in
which humans use the natural
environment (for example,
recreation, settlements)
identify or generate a question
or problem to be explored in
relation to human impact on the
local, natural environment
(Ref: Science 8 13, Paud A.I.b.3)
Q.S: 7(Al-Araf), ayat 56)

Program of Inquiry 2014-2015 Al Jabr Islamic School


G1
6-7

Central idea: The choices


people make affect their health
and well-being.
What we want to learn:
causation, responsibility and
reflection of choice, influence
and balance
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
What it means to have a
balanced lifestyle
How the choices we make
affect our health
Different sources of
information that help us make
choice
What we want to be able to?
To recognize humans need
certain resources for energy and
growth; identify the major food
groups and be aware of the role
they play in human
development.
(Ref: Science 8.11, KTSP: Bhs.
Ind. KI 4: 2.4, QS. Al Qashas
28:77)

Central idea: Learning about


previous generations helps
us understand the relationship
between the past and the
present.
What we want to learn:
causation, change and connection
of time, continuity and heritage
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Ways to find out about the past
How aspects of the past still
influence us today
Why some behaviors and
practices have changed or
remained the same
What we want to be able to?
Analyze information about
previous generations
Assess which aspect of previous
generations had the most
impact on the present day

Evaluate behavior and practices


influenced from previous
generations (Ref. Social 8. 33,
KTSP: IPS. SK:1;2.1,2.2,2.3,
QS.Yusuf 12.111)

Central idea: Images


communicate ideas and
information.
What we want to learn:
function, connection and
perspective of creativity,
communication and imagery
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
The use of static and moving
images in different media
How design elements of
images support communication
How we interpret and respond
to images
What we want to be able to?
*explore a variety of images
to interpret their messages
identify that images can
deliver the messages
describe the impact
of images technology on
everyday communication
demonstrate how nonverbal
communication as universal
languages.
(Ref.Social 8.24) QS:Al Ahzab
33:21, KTSP: Bhs Indonesia.
SK:6; 6.1).

Central idea: People apply


their understanding of forces
and energy to invent and
create.
What we want to learn: form,
function and causation of
ingenuity, technology, energy
and forces
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Inventions that impact
peoples lives
How circumstances lead to
the creation of important
inventions
How understanding forces and
energy helps inventors
What we want to be able to?
Determine different kind of
forces and energy that
useful and being used by
people in their live
Applying their
understanding about force
and energy that
contributes to scientific
developments and
inventions
(Ref. Science 8. 22,
KTSP:IPA.SK 3:3.1,3.2,3.3
,QS: Ar Rahman 55:33)

Central idea: Physical and virtual


public spaces provide people with
opportunities to make connections
and establish a sense of
community.
What we want to learn:
function, connection and
responsibility of community,
environment, participation and
access
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Purposes of public spaces
Characteristics of different public
spaces
How people use public spaces
What we want to be able to?
To identify and describe the
functions of various public
places in the community;
demonstrate how various public
places serve the needs of
people in a community,
To Compare and contrast the
functions of public spaces
around the world,
To understand and apply rules
and responsibility in public
spaces virtual and physically
(Ref Social 8.16,KTSP :IPS : SK: 1:
3.2
QS:Al Ashr 103 :1-3)

Central idea: People can make


choices to support the
sustainability of the Earths
resources.
What we want to learn:
perspective, responsibility, and
reflection of lifestyle, resources
and waste
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Earths finite and infinite
resources
The impact of peoples choices
on the environment
The balance between meeting
human needs and the use of
limited resources
What we want to be able to?
To reflect on and self-assess
his or her personal use of
natural resources
Investigate ways that familiar
materials can be reused
Group materials on the basis
of properties for the purpose
of recycling
Describe how a particular
material is recycled
Explore the role of living
things in recycling energy and
matter. (ref Science
8.16,KTSP: IPA : SK: 2:
2.1,2.2,2.3
QS:Al Araf 7 :56)

Program of Inquiry 2014-2015 Al Jabr Islamic School


G2
7-8

Central idea: Choices of role


models reflect the beliefs and
values of individuals and
societies.
What we want to learn:
causation, perspective and
reflection of identity, peer
pressure and opinion
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
What determines our beliefs
and values
How and why role models are
chosen
Influence of role models on our
choices
What we want to be able to?

Identify role models from


different cultures; analyse the
similarities and differences
between fiction and non-fiction
hero; what makes someone a
role model, hero or just famous.
(Ref. PSE 03 6.14, KTSP PKN 4.2,
IPS 2.1,QS. Al-Ahzab 33: 21)

Central idea: The Earths


physical geography has an
impact on human interactions
and settlements.
What we want to learn: form,
causation, connection of
geography, settlement and
modification
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Variability of physical
geography around
the world
The relationship between
location and settlement
Impact of human interaction on
the physical environment
What we want to be able to?
Identify physical geography in
their region and around the
world
Comparing settlement in
certain location to another
based on the physical
geography.
Identify the impact of human
interaction on physical
environment
(Ref. Social 8. 30, KTSP IPA
4.1,PKN 2.1,2.2 QS. An-Naba
78:6-7)

Central idea: Through the arts


people use different forms
of expression to convey their
uniqueness as human beings.
What we want to learn:
function, perspective and
reflection of perception and self
expression
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
The diverse ways in which
people express themselves
How everyone can express
their
uniqueness through the arts
The role of art in culture and
society
What we want to be able to?
To produce a piece
of (children) artwork in response
to a stimulus such as a piece of
music, writing, drawing, dance,
drama or a theme, for example,
peace, happiness, loneliness;
Identify the role of art in
culture and society
(Ref. Visual 3. 8.24, KTSP ; PKN
1.1, IPS 1.1,SBK 2.1, 2.2 QS. AlImran 3: 31-33)

Central idea: The design of


buildings and structures is
dependent upon environmental
factors, human ingenuity, and
available materials.
What we want to learn: form,
function, connection of design,
technology and sustainability
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Considerations to take into
account when building a
structure
The impact of buildings and
structures on the environment
Local architecture and its
connection with the needs of the
community and availability of
materials
What we want to be able to?

To investigate the
construction of a building;
identify
the materials used; identify
geographical and environmental
factors that influence the design
critique the impact of a
structure on the natural
environment; explain peoples
responsibilities regarding the use
of resources from the
environment (Ref: Social 8. 21 &
Science 8.18)
(KTSP IPA:2.2, PKN 1.1 QS. QS:
AN-Nahl 16:80)

Central idea: People create


organizations to solve problems
and support human endeavor
and enterprise.
What we want to learn:
function, connection and
responsibility of work,
collaboration, entrepreneurship
and service
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Purpose of organizations
Why people join organizations
Strategies for problem solving
within an organization
What makes an organization
successful
What we want to be able to?

To identify responsibilities
people have in different
organization; explain the
purpose of rules and
responsibilities in
an organization
construct visual
representations (for example,
graphs, charts,
diagrams, timelines, pictorial
maps) to clarify relationships
within an organization
To work in a group to establish
a shared vision and purpose for
the class organization. (Ref:
Social 8.22, KTSP: PKN 1.1, 1.2,
IPS 2.3, QS. :An-Nisa 4: 59)

Central idea: When interacting


with natural habitats, humans
make choices that have an impact
on other living things.
What we want to learn:
causation, change, responsibility
of habitat,
interdependence, behavioral,
adaptations and diversity
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Balance between rights and
responsibilities when interacting
with natural habitats
Human impact on natural
habitats
How living things respond to
changing environmental
conditions
What we want to be able to?
Recognize rights and
responsibilities when
interacting with natural
habitats
Asses the human impact on
natural habitats
Analyze how living things
respond to changing
environmental conditions.
(Ref : Science 8. 19, KTSP IPA 1.3,
PKN 2.1, 2.2, QS: Al-Araf 7: 56)

Program of Inquiry 2014-2015 Al Jabr Islamic School


G3
8-9

Central idea: The effective


interactions between human
body systems contribute to
health and survival.
What we want to learn:
function, connection and
responsibility of systems,
interdependence, health and
homeostasis
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Body systems and how they
work
How body systems are
interdependent
Impact of lifestyle choices on
the body
What we want to be able to:
Recognize the human body
system and its function
Describe the
interdependence of human
body system
Explain the need to act
responsibly with regards to
his or her health (for
example, colds, head lice).
(Ref Science 3. 5.20, 8.11, 8.24,
Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2]; 168,172, &
173, KTSP. KLS 3, tema 1. BI 2.2,
Tema 2. BI 1.2, Tema 2. BI. 2.2)

Central idea: A communitys


response to significant events
provides an insight into the
history and values of that
community.
What we want to learn:
causation, perspective and
responsibility of
impact, bias, evidence and truth
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
The ways in which significant
events may be recognized,
locally and/or globally
How a significant event has an
impact on a community
Why viewpoints differ about
significant events
What we want to be able to?
Explore how significant
events influence the
community
Analyze the reason of the
different events in the
community.
Represent people, events and
places chronologically
How communities respect
and respond to different
events.
(Ref : Social 8.23, Q.S. Q.S. AlQamar [54]; 9-12, KTSP B.I, KLS
3, tema 4. 3.4, 4.4, PKN KLS 3
tema 5 1.1)

Central idea: People can create


or manipulate messages to
target specific audiences.
What we want to learn:
function, perspective and
reflection of media, advertising
and propaganda
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
How images, text and music
are used to influence behavior of
target audiences
Critical evaluation of messages
presented in the media
How people respond to
messages
What we want to be able to
Identify forms of messages are
we expose to
Analyze how messages
influence our understanding of
the world
Evaluate how people respond
to messages
(Ref. Social 3.4.24, Q.S. Lukman
[31]; 12-19, KTSP Tema 2
B.Indo.2.1,PKN 3.1, 1.1, tem 8
PKN. 3.1)

Central idea: Changes in the


Earth and its atmosphere have
impacts on the way people live
their lives.
What we want to learn:
causation, change and
connection of geology,
adaptation, weather and energy
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
How the different components
of the Earth are interrelated
Why the Earth has changed
and is continuing to change
Human response to the Earths
changes
What we want to be able to?
To describe how natural
phenomena shape the planet
Identify the short term and long
term changes on Earth
Explore scientific and
technological developments
that help people understand
and respond to the changing
Earth for example, relocation of
population; strengthening
defences; redesigning buildings
(Ref. Science 8.20, Social 8.25,
POI 08 D, Q.S. Ar-Ruum[31] ;41,
Q.S. Al-Anbiya[21]; 32, KTSP. B.I,
KLS.3 Tema 3. 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1)

Central idea: New digital media


changes the way in which people
access information and connect
to each other.
What we want to learn:
function, causation and
connection of networks, access,
ethics and platform
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
How new digital media is used
or organized
Evaluating information
Our responsibility in virtual
environments
What we want to be able to?
Identify and describe
examples in which digital
media has changed the lives
of people
Examine the impact of
particular digital media on
sustainability
Describe the connection
between human needs and
digital media development
Develop criteria for ethical
practices regarding virtual
environment
(Ref. Social 8.30, Q.S. An-Nisa
[4];1, Q.S. Al-Hujaraat [49]; 13,
KTSP. KLS 3, theme 4 B.Indo 2.3,
3.3, 4.3, themes 5, 7 2.3, klas 4,
B.Imdo 3.2)

Central idea: Children


worldwide encounter a range of
challenges, risks and
opportunities.
What we want to learn: form,
perspective, reflection of
equality, rights, resilience and
health
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Challenges, risks and
opportunities that children
encounter (local and global)
How children respond to
challenges, risks and
opportunities
Ways in which individuals and
organizations work to protect
children from risk
What we want to be able to?

Describes the risks and


challenges that children face
Suggest ways in which an
individual
can overcome
adversity. explore health and
safety issues facing children
Understand the role of
vaccinations
Explain the need to act
responsibly with regards to
the health of others (for
example, colds, head lice).
(Ref. Social 8.32 & science 8.24,
Q. S. Al-Anam [6]; 151, Q.S. AlBaqarah[2]; 233, KTSP KLS 3
PKN, Tema 4. 2.1, Tema 8.1.1)

Program of Inquiry 2014-2015 Al Jabr Islamic School


G4
910

Central idea: Systems that


define beliefs and values offer
explanations about the world
around us and what it means to
be human.
What we want to learn: form,
perspective and reflection of
diversity, perception and
commitment
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Similarities and differences
between belief systems (secular
and faith-based)
How beliefs and values
contribute to the formation and
actions of communities
The impact of spiritual
traditions on society
What we want to be able to?

To identify similarities and


differences between secular
and faith based belief
system

To describe the contribution


of beliefs and values to the
formation and actions of
communities

Reflect upon the impact of


spiritual traditions on
society
(Ref : Social 8.29, KTSP IPS V.1;
Q.S. Ali Imran[3]; 19, Q.S. AlAnbiya: 107)

Central idea: Exploration leads


to discoveries, opportunities and
new understandings.
What we want to learn:
causation, perspective and
reflection of impact, navigation,
colonialism and power
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Reasons for exploration
(historical and personal)
How explorations have taken
place over time
The consequences of
exploration
What we want to be able to?

To identify reasons why


people explore analyse the
ways that people adapt when
they move from one place to
another
identify the consequences of
exploration assess settlement
patterns and population
distribution in selected regions,
areas or countries
(Ref: Science 8.28, KTSP IPA
IV.2 ; Q.S. Ar-Rahman [55]; 33)

Central idea: Throughout


history, people have interacted
with each other and
communicated using arts.
What we want to learn:
change, connection and
perspective of aesthetics and
metaphor
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
How people communicate
through arts
How art works provide insight
and information
The role of arts in different
cultures, places and times
Development of art forms over
time
What we want to be able to?
Analyze and use multiple forms
of communication and
expression in arts and culture
Understand there are various
purposes for creating works of
art
Recognize, appreciate and
develop understanding of the
principles of art and design
from a range of culture and
media
Reflect critically and creatively
on artistic and cultural
processes, in past and present
contexts
(Ref: Visual art 3.8.25; KTSP SI ;
IPS IV.1; IPS V.1; SBK IV.1-2; QS
Al-Anam [6]:99, QS Al-Nah1
[16]: 14)

Central idea: Energy may be


converted, transformed and
used to support human
progress.
What we want to learn:
form, causation and
responsibility of conservation
and transformation
How do we learn? An
inquiry into:
Different forms of energy
sources (renewable and nonrenewable)
How energy is used
(transformation)
Sustainable energy practices
What we want to be able
to?
Describe different forms of
energy; demonstrate how
energy can be stored and
transformed (for example,
storage of fat, batteries as a
store of energy); assess
renewable and sustainable
energy sources (for example,
wind, solar, water).
(Ref. Science 8.23; KTSP IPA
I.4; IPA II.3; IPA III.4, IPA IV.1,7;
IPA V.2; IPA V.5; IPA VI; Q.S. AlHadid [57]; 25, Q.S. An-Nuur
[24]; 35, Q.S. Yunus[10]; 5,
Q.S. Ar-Ruum[30]; 46)

Central idea: Economic activity


relies on systems of production,
exchange and consumption of
goods and services.
What we want to learn:
function, connection,
responsibility of
interdependence, inequity and
fair trade
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
The role of supply and demand
The distribution of goods and
services
Our responsibility as
consumers
What we want to be able to?

Analyse how individuals


and communities needs and/or
wants are met evaluate the
equity of different economic
systems and marketplaces
develop criteria for ethical
practices regarding products
and services explain how
supply and
demand are affected.
(Ref: Social 8 p31; KTSP IPS III.
2; IPS IV.2; Q.S. Al-Baqarah [2];
188, 282, 275, Q.S. AlHasyr[59]; 7, Q.S. Al-Isra[17];
29, Q.S. At-Taubah[59]; 60, Q.S.
Ali Imran [3]; 130, Q.S. An-Nisa
[4]; 29)

Central idea: Reaching a resolution


during periods or moments of
conflict is influenced by the actions
and reactions of all involved.
What we want to learn:
causation, perspective, responsibility
of peace, reconciliation, exploitation
and grief
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Cause of conflict (local and global)
Human rights and equity
Strategies used to resolve conflict
Consequences of resolutions
What we want to be able to?
Practice techniques of
mediation and negotiation
within the class and/or
school community
Document examples of
conflict (local and global)
and identify the causes
and consequences
Evaluate effectiveness
of real-life conflict
management (for example,
research and analyze a
global conflict situation)
Reflect on his or her own
strategies in dealing with
situations of personal
conflict
(Ref: Social 8.40; Q.S. An-Nisa[4];
35, 59, Q.S. Ali Imran [3]; 159. Q.S.
Asy-Syura[26]; 38.)

Program of Inquiry 2014-2015 Al Jabr Islamic School


G5
1011

Central idea: Changes people


experience at different stages of
their lives affect their evolving
sense of self.
What we want to learn:
function, change and
responsibility of maturity, image,
wellbeing and reproduction
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
The physical, social, emotional
and intellectual changes that
occur throughout life
Factors that contribute to wellbeing during adolescence
How relationships contribute to
our self-concept
What we want to be able to?
Describe human development
throughout life (physical
including reproduction,
emotional, intellectual)
Identify and discuss the
changes that occur during
puberty and their impact on
well-being
Understand the role of and
strategies for optimism in the
development of their own
wellbeing
Take action to repair and
restore relationships and in
the environment when harm
has taken place
(Ref KTSP IPA Kls 6 SK: 2.
Ref. PSPE scope and sequence
p.8-15, QS. Al Hasyr 59 : 18)

Central idea: Evidence of past


civilizations can be used to make
connections to present-day
societies.
What we want to learn: form,
change, connection of continuity,
progress, difference and validity
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Characteristics of civilizations
and societies
Connections between past and
present
Implications for the future
Processes involved in
collecting,
analyzing and validating
evidence
What we want to be able to?
Analyze information about past
civilizations and systems
Investigate which simple
machines were developed by
past civilizations
Assess which aspect of past
civilizations have had the most
impact on the present day,
using evidence from a variety
of resources
Predict societal and
technological changes in the
future
( Ref Social 8. 33, Science 8.25,
KTSP IPA 5. 1.2, IPS : Kls 5 5.1,
5.2 dan 5.4, QS Al Imran 3 :
137)

Central idea: A persons


behaviour and how they choose
to present themselves project
aspects of their identity.
What we want to learn:
change, perspective, reflection of
identity, status, image and
impression
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
How appearance and
behaviour influence our
perception of others
The influence of cultural and
social norms on how we choose
to present ourselves
Fashion as a form of expression
What we want to be able to?
Identify and describe
How appearance influence our
perception of others
Explore how cultures may
have certain expectations
of how to behave and dress
according to private and public
contexts
Reflect on his or her chosen
appearance to express the
identity
(Ref: Social 8. 38, KTSP : PKN
1.1,QS Al Ahzab 33 : 33)

Central idea: Understanding


of scientific knowledge is
constantly evolving and has an
impact on peoples lives.
What we want to learn:
change, connection,
responsibility of ingenuity,
progress, ethics, and
sustainability
How do we learn? An
inquiry into:
What leads to advances in
scientific knowledge and
understanding
The role of technology in
scientific understanding
The effects of scientific
advances on people and the
environment
What we want to be able
to?
Identify advances in
scientific knowledge
Analyze the role of
technology to improve
scientific understanding
Recognize and report the
effects scientific advances
on peoples live and
environment
(Ref. Science 8.26, KTSP: IPA
2.1, QS Al Imran 3 : 190-191)

Central idea: Government


systems influence the lives of
citizens.
What we want to learn:
function, perspective,
responsibility of equality,
citizenship, governance, law and
politics
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
How government systems
function
How decision-making practices
reflect human rights
Impact of government on
citizens
The rights and responsibilities of
citizenship
What we want to be able to?
Recognize the elements of major
political systems (for example,
monarchy, democracy,
dictatorship)
examine the right of a person in
a particular society affect their
responsibility;
identify and describe means by
which citizens can monitor and
influence actions of their
governments and vice versa
explore a range of political
systems (for example, local,
regional, national or
international) and the impact
they have on individuals, groups
and society.
(Ref Social 8.35. KTSP PKN Kls 4
SK 1-3), KTSP PKN Kls 5 SK 2-4
QS. An Nisaa 4 : 58)

Central idea: Biodiversity relies


on maintaining the interdependent
balance of organisms within
systems.
What we want to learn:
causation, connection,
responsibility of balance,
biodiversity and interdependence
How do we learn? An inquiry
into:
Ways in which ecosystems,
biomes and environments are
interdependent
How human interaction with the
environment can affect the
balance of systems
The consequences of imbalance
within ecosystems
What we want to be able to?
Describe and examine the
interactions of living things
within and between ecosystems
and interactions between living
things and non-living parts of
the environment
recognize that solar energy
sustains ecosystems through a
transformation of energy
investigate the conservation of
energy in ecosystems
analyse the effects of changing
a link in a food web
explain how human activities
can have positive or adverse
effects on local and other
environments (for example,
waste, agriculture, industry).
(Ref. Science 8.27 & Social 8.36,
KTSP IPA Kls 6 SK 3-4, KTSP Kls 5
SK 3
QS. Al Araf 7 : 56)

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