Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 3. Human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures |
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Key Concepts | Perspective
Change |
Related concepts | Communities
Communicators Values |
Central Idea | Changes happen as we live and grow. |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into similarities and differences around me.
An inquiry into families and groups or people working together. An inquiry into growth and changes in myself and others. |
Term covered | 1 |
Duration | 7 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 3. Homes and journeys
6. The relationships between and the interconnections of individuals and civilisations |
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Key Concepts | Function Connection Change |
Related concepts | Networks
Journeys |
Central Idea | All living things need shelter. |
Lines of Inquiry | Living things need different homes.
People need to work together to create a community. |
Term covered | 3 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 1. Into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values
3. Our appreciation of the aesthetic |
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Key Concepts | Perspective
Form Connection |
Related concepts | Expression
Imagination Media |
Central Idea | Storytelling can connect us with others. |
Lines of Inquiry | People communicate in different ways.
People celebrate their cultures in different ways. Relationships help us express ourselves. |
Term covered | 2 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 1. The natural world and its laws |
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Key Concepts | Function
Causation |
Related concepts | Climate
Seasons Classification |
Central Idea | Living things are constantly changing. |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into where light comes from.
An inquiry into the importance of light in our daily lives. |
Term covered | 2 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment |
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Key Concepts | Form
Function Responsibility |
Related concepts | Employment
Authority Education |
Central Idea | Food comes from many sources and is processed and transported in different ways.
Responsibility |
Lines of Inquiry | Lines of Inquiry:
● Sources of our food ● The processes food goes through before we eat it ● How food gets to us. Food from around the world. Fair Trade? Sustainability? Local farming? |
Term covered | 5 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 2. The structure and function of organisations
3. Societal decision-making |
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Key Concepts | Form
Function Responsibility |
Related concepts | Employment
Authority Education |
Central Idea | We all have a role to play. |
Lines of Inquiry | Working together creates unity.
We are responsible for our environment. Being organised leads to independence. |
Term covered | 4 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 1. Rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things |
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Key Concepts | Causation
Connection Responsibility |
Related concepts | Plants
Habitat |
Central Idea | Plants are a resource |
Lines of Inquiry | Human action impacts on our world.
Plants and animals rely on systems to survive. What we do affects our world. |
Term covered | 6 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures |
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Key Concepts | Perspective
Change |
Related concepts | Communities
Communicators Values |
Central Idea | People learn from others in their community. |
Lines of Inquiry | Lines of Inquiry:
● The different ways we learn. ● The people in our community. ● How and what we learn from others. |
Term covered | 1 |
Duration | 7 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Homes and journeys |
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Key Concepts | Function
Connection Change |
Related concepts | Networks
Journeys |
Central Idea | Documenting personal histories allows us to find out about and celebrate who we are and where we’ve come from. |
Lines of Inquiry | Lines of Inquiry:
● Ways of documenting personal history ● Personal change from birth to present ● Reflecting on past experience ● Significant people and places in my life |
Term covered | 4 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values.
*Our appreciation of the aesthetic |
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Key Concepts | Perspective
Form Connection |
Related concepts | Expression
Imagination Media |
Central Idea | Celebrations cause happiness
Celebrations play an important role in people’s lives |
Lines of Inquiry | Lines of Inquiry:
● The events people celebrate and why. ● The different ways people celebrate important events ● The similarities and differences between the celebrations of different cultures ● The role of the Arts in celebrations |
Term covered | 2 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | The natural world and its laws |
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Key Concepts | Function
Causation |
Related concepts | Climate
Seasons Classification |
Central Idea | The world is made up of natural forces
We connect and understand our world through patterns |
Lines of Inquiry | Lines of Inquiry:
Weather and nature Seasons Climate change Environmental factors Myths Legends Traditional tales told |
Term covered | 3 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Communities and the relationships within and between them |
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Key Concepts | Causation
Connection Responsibility |
Related concepts | Plants
Habitat |
Central Idea | Mini-beasts are an important part of life in the habitat in which they live
All elements of a habitat play an important role in cycle of life |
Lines of Inquiry | Lines of Inquiry:
● Woodland habitats ● The needs, characteristics and behaviours of mini-beasts ● Life cycles of mini-beasts ● Human impact on animal habitats |
Term covered | 5 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Human relationships T1
The nature of self-belief and values T6 |
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Key Concepts | Form
Causation Perspectives Change Connection |
Related concepts | Communities
Messages Growth Endurance Development |
Central Idea | People grow and change through the way they communicate |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into communications
An inquiry into global communities |
Term covered | 1/6 |
Duration | 12 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Personal histories |
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Key Concepts | Change
Perspective Responsibility |
Related concepts | Tradition
Diversity |
Central Idea | Traditions encompass our lives
Traditions of others |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into traditions
An inquiry Into social interactions during traditions An inquiry into global traditions |
Term covered | 3 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | The ways in which we reflect, extend and enjoy our creativity |
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Key Concepts | Function
Connection |
Related concepts | Expression
Imagination |
Central Idea | Imagination influences expression |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into various forms of creativity.
An inquiry into the purposes of creativity. |
Term covered | 2 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | The rights and responsibilities to share finite resources with other people and other living things. |
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Key Concepts | Responsibility
Causation |
Related concepts | Interdependence
Systems |
Central Idea | Systems rely on a variety of influences.
Do they rely on eco-systems? |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into food chains
An inquiry into resources An Inquiry into eco-systems |
Term covered | 4/5 |
Duration | 12 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 2. Personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health |
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Key Concepts | Form
Change Perspective |
Related concepts | Relationships
Identity |
Central Idea | Relationships shape Identity |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into how people are different and how they connect.
An inquiry into what makes someone unique. An inquiry into how behaviours and relationships impact on who a person is. |
Term covered | Term 1 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 5. Explorations of humankind |
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Key Concepts | Responsibility
Causation |
Related concepts | Discovery
Location History |
Central Idea | Discovery shapes our world |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into the discovery of new places.
The impact of how discovery leads to change. A study of significant people and events. |
Term covered | Neil Armstrong – Moon
Columbus – America Geography focus |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 3. Our appreciation of the aesthetic |
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Key Concepts | Perspective
Form |
Related concepts | Expression
Creativity Imagination |
Central Idea | Imagination drives Creativity. |
Lines of Inquiry | An exploration of Creative Arts and Music.
A study of how designers use their imagination to create their work. An inquiry into the role of illustrators to bring a story to life. |
Term covered | Year 2 Collaborative Work – empire writes, jazzy illustrates and rpt |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 1. The natural world and its laws
2. The interaction between the natural world and human societies |
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Key Concepts | Function
Form |
Related concepts | Adaptation
Survival |
Central Idea | Adaptation leads to survival |
Lines of Inquiry | An investigation into how animals adapt to survive.
A study of living and non-living organisms. The impact of human behaviours on ecosystems. |
Term covered | |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 3. Societal decision-making |
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Key Concepts | Responsibility
Change Causation |
Related concepts | Sustainability
Governance Consequences |
Central Idea | Governance impacts the progress of:
Sustainability |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into law-making and how it impacts sustainability.
The role of an individual’s responsibility to sustainability An exploration of how climate change affects our lives today and tomorrow. |
Term covered | Debates |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 3. Access to equal opportunities |
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Key Concepts | Causation
Connection |
Related concepts | Equity
Rights |
Central Idea | With equal rights comes equity. |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into significant women who have changed history. Rosa Parks
A study of children’s rights? Rosa Parks and her impact on others. A study of how human rights have changed over time. |
Term covered | Suffragette movement, slave trade, Victorians, laws of children and work. |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | The nature of self beliefs and values |
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Key Concepts | Form, perspectives change |
Related concepts | Communication
Interpretation |
Central Idea | Communication is open to interpretation |
Lines of Inquiry | An exploration of how we communicate.
An inquiry into why we communicate? |
Term covered | Term 1 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | The relationships between and the interconnections of individuals and civilisations |
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Key Concepts | Connection
Causation Responsibility |
Related concepts | Transformation
Lifestyle Sustainability |
Central Idea | Transformations can occur through lifestyles |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into the life of the Egyptians.
An inquiry into the Stone Age. |
Term covered | Term 2 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values. |
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Key Concepts | Perspective
Change Causation |
Related concepts | Perception
Attitudes Identity |
Central Idea | An inquiry into how people celebrate.
An exploration of different celebrations: Easter/Sikhism/Map Work |
Term covered | Term 4 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Natural world and its laws |
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Key Concepts | Function
Change Form |
Related concepts | Process
Forces Movement |
Central Idea | Forces or movement can cause a process
Cause and effect |
Lines of Inquiry | An exploration of how natural disasters affect our lives.
An inquiry into how forces cause and effect. An inquiry into rocks and fossils. Volcanoes/earthquakes Forces/magnets |
Term covered | Term 3 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Access to equal opportunities |
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Key Concepts | Perspective
Responsibility Function |
Related concepts | Technology
Conflict Progress |
Central Idea | Technology impacts our way of life |
Lines of Inquiry | Is technology an unnecessary evil?
How has technology changed over time? |
Term covered | Term 6 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Access to equal opportunities
1. The interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities |
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Key Concepts | Causation
Responsibility Connection |
Related concepts | Survival
Growth |
Central Idea | An exploration of animal structure and survival.
An inquiry into how plants survive and grow. Animal, plants, life cycles |
Term covered | Term 5 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 3. Human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures |
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Key Concepts | Form
Perspective Change |
Related concepts | Culture
Communities Traditions |
Central Idea | Perspectives develop through understanding. |
Lines of Inquiry |
|
Term covered | Term 1 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 1. Orientation in place and time
3. Homes and journeys |
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Key Concepts | Connection
Causation |
Related concepts | Settlements
Location |
Central Idea | Settlers rely on suitable locations. |
Lines of Inquiry |
|
Term covered | Term 5 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 3. Our appreciation of the aesthetic |
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Key Concepts | Form
Reflection |
Related concepts | Expression
Inspiration Creation Meaning |
Central Idea | Inspiration leads to creation. |
Lines of Inquiry |
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Term Covered | Term 2 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 4. The impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. |
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Key Concepts | Function
Responsibility |
Related concepts | Interventions
Progress |
Central Idea | Inventions influence the progress made by humans. |
Lines of Inquiry |
|
Term covered | Term 3 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 4. Economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment |
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Key Concepts | Function |
Related concepts | Movement
Networks Progress |
Central Idea | Routes are formed to meet growing needs. |
Lines of Inquiry |
States of matter |
Term covered | Term 4 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 4. Peace and conflict resolution |
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Key Concepts | Responsibility
Connection |
Related concepts | Conflict
Resolution Governance |
Central Idea | With great power comes great responsibility. |
Lines of Inquiry |
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Term Covered | Term 6 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | Rights and responsibilities |
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Key Concepts | Perspective
Form Change |
Related concepts | Rights
Responsibilities Conflict |
Central Idea | Perspectives and views change and develop over time. |
Lines of Inquiry | The development of rights and responsibilities.
An inquiry into justice. What makes a person a famous figure? |
Term covered | Term 1 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 1. Orientation in place and time
3. Homes and journeys |
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Key Concepts | Connection
Causation |
Related concepts | Settlements
Location |
Central Idea | Settlers rely on suitable locations. |
Lines of Inquiry |
|
Term covered | Term 5 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 3. Our appreciation of the aesthetic |
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Key Concepts | Form
Reflection |
Related concepts | Expression
Inspiration Creation Meaning |
Central Idea | Inspiration leads to creation. |
Lines of Inquiry |
|
Term Covered | Term 2 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 4. The impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. |
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Key Concepts | Function
Responsibility |
Related concepts | Interventions
Progress |
Central Idea | Inventions influence the progress made by humans. |
Lines of Inquiry |
|
Term covered | Term 3 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 4. Economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment |
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Key Concepts | Function |
Related concepts | Movement
Networks Progress |
Central Idea | Routes are formed to meet growing needs. |
Lines of Inquiry |
States of matter |
Term covered | Term 4 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 4. Peace and conflict resolution |
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Key Concepts | Responsibility
Connection |
Related concepts | Conflict
Resolution Governance |
Central Idea | With great power comes great responsibility. |
Lines of Inquiry |
|
Term Covered | Term 6 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 5. What it means to be human. |
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Key Concepts | Form
Causation |
Related concepts | Organic/Living
Adaptation Equality |
Central Idea | Mistakes can lead to development. |
Lines of Inquiry | An exploration into the human struggle to learn more about the body.
An inquiry into the effects of punishment. A comparison of women’s rights in the past to today. |
Term covered | Term 3 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 5. Explorations and migrations of humankind |
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Key Concepts | Form
Perspective Change |
Related concepts | Diversity
Culture Representation |
Central Idea | Events influence people’s perspectives and views. |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into the effects of War at home
An inquiry into the War abroad An inquiry into the effects of War on a generation. |
Term covered | Term 1 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 3. Our appreciation of the aesthetic. |
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Key Concepts | Reflection
Change |
Related concepts | Appreciation
Expression |
Central Idea | Popular culture impacts expression. |
Lines of Inquiry | An exploration of popular music.
An exploration of popular literature. The impact of current popular movements on the wider world. |
Term Covered | Term 6 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 4. The impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. |
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Key Concepts | Responsibility
Function |
Related concepts | History
Purpose |
Central Idea | Inventions promote discovery and creation. |
Lines of Inquiry | A comparison of discovery and creation (looking at inventions, optical instruments).
An understanding of light. An investigation into Invention, creation, demonstration and reflection (own invention). |
Term covered | Term 4 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 1. The interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities. |
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Key Concepts | Causation
Connection |
Related concepts | Pattern
Identity |
Central Idea | Numbers and Science make relationships. |
Lines of Inquiry | An understanding of genes.
An inquiry into similarities and differences in genetics. An exploration of adaptation to survive and efficiency. |
Term covered | Term 2 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 4. Peace and conflict resolution |
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Key Concepts | Function
Reflection |
Related concepts | Relationship
Critique |
Central Idea | Developments progress and regress Planet Earth. |
Lines of Inquiry | An inquiry into human geography.
An inquiry into physical geography. (SATS TERM) |
Term Covered | Term 5 |
Duration | 6 weeks |