WHERE WE ARE

IN PLACE AND TIME MARCH 7TH - APRIL 13TH

TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEME

An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and
journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the
relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

CENTRAL IDEA LINES OF INQUIRY

Decisions resulting from How power is established

the use of power How the use of power affects human
have consequences that affect relationships
relationships. Why some people have more power than
others

LEARNER PYP
PROFILE Enduring ATTITUDES
ATTRIBUTES Understandings
Integrity
Principled Acting with integrity and
Being honest, possessing a We all have the power to fairness when in situations
sense of fairness and make a positive differenc of inequity;
making correct choices
e
keeping to Essential Agreements
when faced with inequity set by class and working groups
We control our actions
Caring and are responsible for Empathy
Showing compassion and When in positions of power,
our relationships
empathy for others who to show empathy and not
have less power abuse power
KEY CONCEPTS
Causation- what causes inequity of power
Function- how power works in
relationships and societies
Responsibility- people are responsible
for their actions and decisions
RELATED CONCEPTS
Consequences- the consequences of
abusing power in relationships and societies
Power- what is power?
Relationships- how power plays a role in
relationships and society

ACTIONS SUMMATIVE TASK TEACHER

STUDENTS
Students will demonstrate their QUESTIONS
CAN TAKE
understanding of the Central Idea
by inquiring into situations (past, What is power?
Being aware of
inequity in present, global, or local) where
power there are different levels of power What happens if there are
and show their learning in a no limits on power?
Acting with dramatic way in a 3-5 minute
respect and presentation. Students are Are power and authority the
compassion required to provide a reflection
same?
on their learning.
Helping those
How is power established?
who are less
fortunate and SKILLS
Who do we enable to have
less powerful
Viewing power? Why?
Interpreting and analyzing
VOCAB visuals and multimedia when
HOW TO HELP
researching information,
Power
pictures and videos for AT HOME
Consequence
independent and group
Relationship You can help by read
investigations ing
Individuals newspapers with yo
ur
Society child and discussing
Adopting a variety of
Rights current events in re
group roles lation
Responsibilities to the central idea,
Understanding what behaviour
Equality concepts, attitude an
is appropriate when d
Collective attributes.
collaborating in groups, and
Community
acting accordingly
Democracy