Who we are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
Unique, Amazing Me (1)
43 weeks
Central idea
Our characteristics, abilities and interests make us unique
Key concepts
Responsibility, Form, Connection
Related concepts
Connection – Relationships, Roles
Form – Expression
Line of inquiry
1. Our characteristics and interests
2. Our abilities
3. Similarities and differences
Celebrations (1)
45 weeks
Central idea
We celebrate special events within our communities
Key concepts
Form, Causation
Related concepts
Form – Beliefs, Culture, Traditions
Line of inquiry
1. Significant events and their form
2. Celebrations and traditions in our communities
3. The ways celebrations are similar and different
Me (1)
5 weeks
Central idea
We work well together when we get to know each other
Key concepts
Perspective, Responsibility, Form
Related concepts
N/A
Line of inquiry
1. Personal strengths, dispositions and challenges
2. Similarities and differences with classmates
3. My responsibility within a community
Health (1)
5 weeks
Central idea
Our well-being is our responsibility and is connected to our choices.
Key concepts
Responsibility, Connection
Related concepts
Connection – Health, Independence, Relationships, Safety, Well-being
Line of inquiry
1. What ‘well-being’ is
2. Strategies to support mental and physical well-being
3. How the choices we make connect to our well-being
Heroes (1)
5 weeks
Central idea
The actions of heroes can inspire us to make a change.
Key concepts
Causation, Change, Responsibility
Related concepts
Change – Relationships, Rights, Roles, Values
Line of inquiry
1. Characteristics of heroes
2. What causes heroes to act
3. Heroes impact on others
Body and Health (2)
6 weeks
Central idea
Knowing how our body systems function helps us better understand our physical health
Key concepts
Connection, Function
Related concepts
Connection – Behaviour, Health, systems
Function – Systems
Line of inquiry
1. The purpose and function of human body systems
2. How health data informs our changes in habits
3. How our physical health is dependent on fully functioning body systems and organs
Identity & Puberty (2)
6 weeks
Central idea
Our identity and sense-of-self can be shaped by external and internal factors
Key concepts
Connection, Perspective, Responsibility
Related concepts
Connection – Diversity
Perspective – Rights
Line of inquiry
1. How understanding ourselves helps us to understand and empathize with others
2. The aspects that shape our identity
3. How stereotypes, assumptions and media can influence self image
4. How physical and emotional changes affect identity during puberty