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Programme of Inquiry 2013-14
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.

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Where we are in time
and place
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.

5
The way we celebrate
special events tell us
about our community

5
Our body needs food to
grow and keep us
healthy.

1
As I grow I learn about
who I am and what I can
do

How we express
ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which
we discover and express ideas,
feelings, nature, culture, beliefs
and values; the ways in which we
reflect on, extend and enjoy our
creativity; our appreciation of the
aesthetic.

How the world works
An inquiry into the natural world
and its laws; the interaction
between the natural world
(physical and biological) and
human societies; how humans use
their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of scientific
and technological advances on
society and on the environment.

How we organize
ourselves
An inquiry into the
interconnectedness of humanmade systems and communities;
the structure and function of
organizations; societal decision
making; economic activities and
their impact on humankind and
the environment.

Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living
things; communities and the
relationships within and between
them; access to equal
opportunities; peace and conflict
resolution.

4
We can express and
communicate ideas and
experiences through
stories.
6
We have unique identities
linked to where
we are from, and now we
are linked by living in the
same community.
6
Jobs within a community
involve different roles
and responsibilities

2
Our lives and
environment are
impacted by light and
shadows

1
Understanding patterns
and colours help me
know how the world is
organized.

3
Living and non-living
things are different and
both have cycles of
change.

4
We write to express our
ideas and communicate
with others.

3
Machines are used to
make work easier.

1
The games that we play
help us learn new things
in a variety of ways.

2
We share our world with
many different minibeasts.

3
Different materials are
used in the construction
of homes and shelters
around the world.

2
Journeys create
opportunities and needs
to be planned for.

5
The sea provides sea
creatures with what they
need to live.

4
Stories have key
components.

2
Celebrations are an
important part of our
culture and cultural
identity.

6
We can learn from the
lives of famous people
who are remarkable
because of their
achievements.

4
Authors and illustrators
have many different ways
of sharing themes from
childhood through print
and illustrations.

1
Energy is created in
various ways and affects
our lives

3
A settlement is organized
to provide the things that
people need.

5
There are many types of
plants in the immediate
environment, and they
need certain conditions
in which to grow and
reproduce.

3
Practicing good hygiene,
fitness and eating well
are important for good
physical and mental
health.

5
We learn about our
world by making
comparisons with life in
ancient civilisations

4
People have developed
ways and systems in
order to communicate
with others.

2
We understand light and
sound through
investigations.

6
People take holidays all
over the world for a
variety of reasons, which
include climate, terrain,
culture, entertainment
and activity potential.

6
By knowing and
understanding myself I
can develop relationships
with others.

5
Life was different for our
grandparents when they
were our age.

2
People search for
meaning through
spiritual beliefs and
values

1
The human body consists
of a skeletal structure,
muscular system, internal
organs and various
connective systems.

3
Mountains are formed in
different ways. They have
geographical features
that support different
habitats and a range of
human activity.

1
It is our responsibility to
act on the knowledge
that waste products are
made from different
materials that can be
recycled, re- used or
conserved.
on this knowledge
4
appropriately.
Matter exists in different
forms that can be
changed and used for a
variety of purposes.

1
As humans we are
responsible for the
preservation of all living
species.

6
Through their inventions,
people have contributed
to changes in society.

3
We can use dramatic arts
to express our feelings
and ideas.

4
The solar system is part
of a larger universe,
which affects life on
Earth.

2
People have developed
systems to prepare for
and manage the impact
of natural disasters.

5
Electricity is generated in
a variety of ways and the
way we use it has an
impact on our
environment.

6
All living plants and
animals have life cycles
that are characterized by
change.

4
Exploration has
happened for differing
reasons with differing
effects.

5
Through the arts, people
use different forms of
expression to convey
their viewpoint

3
Forces have an impact on
the human and natural
world.

1
Advertising is intended to
influence the choices we
make.

2
Rivers shape the
environment in which
they travel and have an
impact on human
activity.