How we organise ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organisations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.
Community Systems (3)
9 weeks
Central idea
Systems can be used to meet the needs of people in a community.
Key concepts
Function, Form, Causation
Related concepts
N/A
Line of inquiry
1. Needs of people in a community
2. Man made and natural characteristics in the local community
3. How needs and characteristics in the community are connected
Needs & Wants (6)
6 weeks
Central idea
Organizations and individuals can support meeting the needs and wants of a community.
Key concepts
Function, Connection
Related concepts
N/A
Line of inquiry
1. What are the differences between mental and physical needs and wants
2. The role of an organization in meeting needs of a community
3. The responsibility of an individual in meeting needs of a community
Systems (2)
6 weeks
Central idea
Systems are shared by people in ancient civilizations and modern societies.
Key concepts
Connection, Function, Responsibility
Related concepts
Connection – Roles, Systems
Function – Civilizations, Evidence, Systems
Line of inquiry
1. Systems
2. Pillars of civilizations
3. How we organize and use systems
Government (3)
9 weeks
Central idea
Communities use decision making systems and processes to work together
Key concepts
Form, Responsibility
Related concepts
N/A
Line of inquiry
1. Different decision making processes
2. How decision making processes are used locally and globally
3. The impact of decisions
Geological and Meteorological Changes (4)
6 weeks
Central idea
Humans monitor and react to meteorological and geological events that occur.
Key concepts
Causation, Change, Form
Related concepts
Causation – Innovation, Responsibility
Change – Change, Evidence, Innovation
Form – Environment, Evidence, Systems, Technology
Line of inquiry
1. An inquiry into the major geological and extreme weather events.
2. An inquiry into how scientists use data and scientific tools to predict, measure and give warnings about geological and extreme weather events.
3. An inquiry into human response to geological and extreme weather events.