Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 3. Human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. An inquiry into the importance of light in our daily lives. |
Term covered | 2 |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor | 2. The structure and function of organisations
3. Societal decision-making |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Key Concepts | Funcation
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 |
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 |
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 | Economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment |
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 | Communities and the relationships within and between them |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. An Inquiry |
Term covered |
2 |
Duration |
6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor |
The rights and responsibilities to share finite resources with other people and other living things |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Key Concepts |
Perspective Change Causation |
Related concepts |
Perception Attitudes Identity |
Central Idea |
An inquiry into how do people celebrate and how is this done. An exploration of different celebrations Easter/ Sikhism/ Map work |
Term covered |
Term 4 |
Duration |
6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor |
Natural world and its laws |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 are technological advances on society and on the environmental |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Rights and responsibilities |
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 |
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 |
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 are technological advances on society and on the environmental |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 effects of punishment. An comparison of womens’ rights in the past to today. |
Term covered |
Term 3 |
Duration |
6 weeks |
Transdisciplinary Theme descriptor |
5. Explorations and migrations of humankind |
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 effect 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. |
Key Concepts |
Reflection Change |
Related concepts |
Appreciation Expression |
Central Idea |
Popular culture impacts expression. |
Lines of Inquiry |
An exploration of popular music. An exploration 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 are technological advances on society and on the environmental |
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. |
Key Concepts |
Causation Connection |
Related concepts |
Pattern Identity |
Central Idea |
Numbers and science make relationships. |
Lines of Inquiry |
An understanding into 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 |
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 physical geography. (SATS TERM). |
Term Covered |
Term 5 |
Duration |
6 weeks |