GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi Program of...

GEMS World Academy – Abu Dhabi Program of Inquiry

Global Citizenship ~ Pursuing Excellence ~ Growing By Learning ~ Leading Through Innovation 2017-2018

KG 1

Trans-disciplinary

Theme

Who We Are How We Express Ourselves Sharing the Planet Where We Are in Place and Time

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.

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

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in

the struggle to share finite resources with

other people and with other living things;

communities and the relationship within and

between them; access to equal opportunities;

peace and conflict resolution.

An inquiry into orientation in place and time;

personal histories; homes and journeys; the

discoveries, explorations and migrations of

humankind; the relationship between and

the interconnectedness of individuals and

civilizations, from local and global

perspectives.

Central Idea

We are all special and unique.

The world is full of different colors.

Our world is made up of living and non-

living things.

We make our homes in different places and

in different ways.

Lines of Inquiry

Who I am and what I look like.

My likes and dislikes

My five senses

How I can take care of myself.

Colors in the natural world

Skin tones/colors

Mixing colors to make new colors

Colors and feelings

Characteristics of living things

Differences and similarities of living and

non-living things

Our actions affect living and non-living

things

What makes a home

Different types and styles of homes

What homes provide us with

Key Concepts

Form, Perspective, Reflection

Connection, Change, Causation

Form, Connection, Responsibility, Reflection

Form, Function, Connection

Related Concepts

identity, similarities and differences

appreciation, expression, nature

characteristics, interdependence,

appreciation

culture, needs, ownership, locality

Approaches to

Learning

(ATL)

Thinking: acquisition of knowledge,

application, comprehension

Social: accepting responsibility, cooperating,

respecting others

Communication: listening, speaking

Self-management: gross motor skills, spatial

awareness, informed choices, fine motor

skills, organization, safety, codes of behavior

Research: formulating questions, recording

data, observing, collecting data


comprehension, application

Social: respecting others, cooperating, group

decision making

Communication: listening, speaking, viewing,

presenting, non-verbal communication

Self-management: organization, codes of

behavior, spatial awareness, informed

choices

Research: formulating questions,, observing,

recording data, interpreting data


comprehension, evaluation

Social: accepting responsibility

Communication: speaking, listening, reading,

writing, viewing

Self-management: organization, codes of

behavior, informed choices

Research: observing, recording data,

interpreting data


comprehension, analysis, synthesis,

application

Social: respecting others, cooperating, group

decision-making

Communication: reading, writing, viewing,

presenting

Self-management: organization, time-

management, spatial awareness, fine-motor

Research: formulating questions, recording

data, collecting data, planning

ADEC

Student

Competences

Problem solving, Self-Confidence, Honesty,

Care

Problem solving, Communication,

Collaboration/ Team work, Respect

Problem solving, Communication, , Self-

confidence, Respect

Problem solving, Collaboration/ Team work,

Honesty, Respect



Science Strand Living things Living things Living things Materials and matter

Social Studies

Strand

Social organization and culture Social organization and culture Human and natural environments Resources and the environment

PSPE Strand Identity, Active living Identity, Interactions Interactions Interactions

Literacy Genre

Narrative: Fiction & Realistic Fiction Informational Texts Fables Nursey Rhymes and Fairy Tales

Mathematics

Strand

Number

Data handling Measurement Pattern and Function Shape and space

Specialist Subject

Integration

PE, Music

Music

ICT investigate, organize collaborate, investigate communicate, collaborate create, communicate

Know

Student will know their own abilities and

interests and various characteristics of self.

Students will know that.

Student will know that the world is made up

of living and non-living things.

Student will know that homes can be built in

different ways and that they look different

across the world.

Understand

Students will understand that we are all

different and that we each have a

responsibility to take care of ourselves.

Students will understand that.

Students will begin to understand the

similarities, differences and relationship

between living and non-living things.

Students will understand that location

influences how homes may be built or how

they look both inside and out.

Do

PYP Science/

Social Studies

Skills

Students will:

observe carefully in order to gather

data

use scientific vocabulary to explain their

observations and experiences

Students will:

observe carefully in order to gather data



Students will:

observe carefully in order to gather data



identify roles, rights and responsibilities

in society

Students will:

use and analyze evidence from a variety

of historical, geographical and societal

sources

orientate in relation to place and time

Learner Profile

thinker, risk-taker, inquirer

communicator, inquirer, thinker, open-

minded

knowledgeable, risk-taker, open-minded

inquirer, communicator, caring, principled

Attitudes

curiosity, independence, enthusiasm,

integrity

appreciation, cooperation, creativity

creativity, respect, appreciation

curiosity, commitment, respect

Action Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act



KG 2

Trans-disciplinary

Theme

Who We Are Where We Are in Place and Time Sharing the Planet How We Express Ourselves How the World Works

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.

An inquiry into orientation in place

and time; personal histories;

homes and journeys; the

discoveries, explorations and

migrations of humankind; the

relationship between and the

interconnectedness of individuals

and civilizations, from local and

global perspectives.

An inquiry into rights and

responsibilities in the struggle to

share finite resources with other

people and with other living things;

communities and the relationship

within and between them; access to

equal opportunities; peace and

conflict resolution.

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

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.

Central Idea

We can build friendships in many

ways.

Communities are enriched by their

members and the different

perspectives that they bring.

Water is essential to life.

All over the world stories entertain,

educate and teach right from

wrong.

All living things go through a

process of change.

Lines of Inquiry

How we build, develop and

sustain relationships

Verbal and non-verbal

communication

Responsibilities as an

internationally minded friend

Various communities we

belong to

Roles in our community

Our responsibilities as

community members

The role of water in the

environment

Waterways and what lives

within

Properties of water

Different types of stories

The messages that stories

communicate

Ways stories can be shared

Patterns of growth

How living things change over

their lifetime

Factors that influence life

cycles

Key Concepts

Connection, Perspective,

Responsibility

Form, Function, Change,

Responsibility

Causation, Connection,

Responsibility, Refection

Form, Function, Connection,

Perspective

Causation, Change, Connection

Related Concepts communication, diversity, family,

identity, roles, citizenship

communication, education, roles,

employment, transportation, rights

conservation, interdependence, communication, expression,

discovery, history,

cycles, transformation, growth,

dependence, nature

Approaches to

Learning

(ATL)


comprehension, application,


respecting others, cooperating,

group-decision making

Communication: listening,

speaking, reading, writing, non-

verbal

Self-management: safety, codes of


Research: formulating questions,

observing,


application


respecting others, cooperating,

group-decision making


speaking, viewing, presenting

Self-management: safety, codes of



observing, recording, interpreting



analysis, evaluation

Social: respecting others,

cooperating, group-decision

making


speaking, reading, writing, viewing,

presenting

Self-management: fine-motor skills,

organization, safety





analysis, evaluation


cooperating

Communication: speaking,

listening, reading, writing, viewing,

presenting, non-verbal

Self-management: codes of

behavior

Thinking: application, synthesis

Communication: writing, presenting

Self-management: organization,

informed choices,



ADEC

Student

Competences

problem solving, communication,

self-confidence, care, cultural

awareness/ citizenship, respect,

critical thinking, communication,

collaboration/ teamwork,, cultural

awareness/ citizenship, respect

critical thinking, problem-solving,

collaboration/ teamwork, resilience,

empathy, integrity, care, tolerance

creativity, problem solving,

communication, self-confidence,

respect, honesty, tolerance

creativity, collaboration/ teamwork,

cultural awareness/ citizenship,

respect, care



Science Strand Living things Living things Materials and matter Living things Earth and space

Social Studies

Strand

Social organization and culture Social organization and culture Continuity and change through

time

Human and natural environments Resources and the environment

PSPE Strand Interactions, Active living Interactions, Identity Identity Active living Interactions

Literacy Genre Narrative non-fiction Biographies Informational text Folklore and Drama Narrative (story/poem)

Mathematics

Strand

Data Handling Shape and Space Measurement Number

Pattern and Function

Specialist Subject

Integration

Music, Islamic

Music, PE, Arabic Art, Arabic Music, Art, Media Literacy

Arabic

ICT collaborate, organize communicate, collaborate communicate, create create investigate

Know

Student will know that a friendship

is between two people who enjoy

and want to spend time together

and that it involves being caring,

respectful and open-minded.

Student will know that there are

different roles within a community,

that people come from different

places and that communities have

changed over time.

Student will know the three states

and properties of water, what lives

in waterways, how we use water in

our daily lives and the scientific

method.

Student will know that stories are

written for different purposes, that

they express the ideas, beliefs and

values of people across the world,

and that they can be shared in

different ways.

Student will know that living things

can be classified; they grow and

change, and have different

needs. We can use scientific

vocabulary to identify and describe

these changes, as well as some

basic patterns in nature.

Understand

Students will understand that all

relationships are important, that we

benefit from having friends and

that both our words and actions

communicate.

Students will understand that there

are many different types of

communities, everyone is

important in a community and

how different community helpers

contribute in different ways

Students will understand the

importance of water and what

would happen without it, and that

different types of water are used in

different ways.

Students will understand that

stories give us insight into the lives

of people across the world, and

communicate important truths

about people and the communities

that they belong to.


environmental changes, pollution,

habitats and diet can impact living

things which are dependent upon

one another.

Do

PYP Science/

Social Studies

Skills

Student will:

orientate in relation to place

and time

identify roles, rights and

responsibilities

Students will:

formulate and ask questions

about the past, future, places

and society

use and analyze evidence

from a variety of historical,

geographical and societal

sources


and time

Identify roles, rights and

responsibilities

Students will:

observe carefully in order to

gather data

use scientific vocabulary to

explain the observations and

experiences

identify or generate a

question or problem to be

explored

make and test predictions

interpret and evaluate data

gathered in order to draw

conclusions

Students will:

formulate and ask questions

about the past, future, places

and society




sources


and time

Students will:

observe carefully in order to

gather data


explain their observations and

experiences



explored



conclusions

Learner Profile Communicator, Caring, Open-

minded

Inquirer, Thinker, Knowledgeable,

Risk-taker

Balanced, Principled, Thinker,

Open-minded

Knowledgeable, Communicator,

Thinker

Inquirer, Principled, Knowledgeable

Attitudes Appreciation, Cooperation, Respect Curiosity, Appreciation,

Independence

Respect, Confidence, Empathy,

Creativity

Independence, Curiosity,

Commitment

Respect, Curiosity, Integrity

Action Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act



Grade 1

Trans-disciplinary

Theme

Who We Are Sharing the Planet Where We Are in Place and Time How the World Works How We Express Ourselves How We Organize Ourselves






friends, communities, and

cultures; rights and

responsibilities; what it means to

be human.




people and with other living

things; communities and the

relationship within and between

them; access to equal

opportunities; peace and conflict

resolution.

An inquiry into orientation in

place and time; personal

histories; homes and journeys;

the discoveries, explorations and










human societies; how humans

use their understanding of

scientific principles; the impact of

scientific and technological

advances on society and on the

environment.



feelings, nature, culture, beliefs

and values; the ways in which we

reflect on, extend and enjoy our

creativity; our appreciation of the

aesthetic

An inquiry into the

interconnectedness of human

made systems and communities;

the structure and function of

organizations; societal decision-

making; economic activities and

their impact on humankind and

the environment.

Central Idea

Our health choices impact the

brain and body.

People have a responsibility

toward the environment.

Knowing about our family

histories enables us to discover

our cultural origins and develop

historical awareness.

As technology evolves it impacts

our lives.

We can influence people through

our words and actions.

Transportation systems are

directly related to the needs of a

community.

Lines of Inquiry

Human diet

Physical health: taking care

of our body

Decision-making

Types of pollution

Reducing, reusing and

recycling

How personal choices can

sustain the environment

My family history

How family histories are

different or alike over time

Ways we can find out

about our history

Changes in technology

Reasons for inventions

Impact of technology on

everyday life

People who have made a

difference in their

community

The impact of perseverance

and attitude

How your actions can make

a positive change in the

local community

Specific purposes for

different transportation

systems

Factors that affect the kinds

of systems that can be

developed

Relationship between

transportation systems and

the environment

Key Concepts

Form, Causation, Responsibility

Responsibility, Connection,

Reflection

Change, Perspective, Reflection

Change, Causation, Reflection

Perspective, Connection,

Responsibility

Function, Connection, Perspective

Related Concepts

growth, classification, systems

(digestive)

conservation, energy, pollution,

consumption

tradition, history, time

technological advances,

innovation, progress

communication, roles, attitudes

forces, motion, cooperation,

communication

Approaches to

Learning

(ATL)

Thinking: acquisition of

knowledge, application


listening, reading, viewing,

presenting

Social: accepting responsibility,

respecting others, cooperating

Self-management: healthy

lifestyle, informed choices

Research: observing, collecting

data

Thinking: comprehension,

application, analysis, evaluation


speaking, reading, writing, non-

verbal communication

Self-management: informed

choices, adopting a variety of

group roles


data, recording data, organizing

data, interpreting data


knowledge, application


listening, reading, writing,

viewing, presenting


cooperating


choices


data


application,



Communication: reading, viewing,

presenting




evaluation, dialectical thinking


resolving conflict

Communication: viewing,

presenting


choices


knowledge, comprehension


listening, reading, viewing,

presenting



Self-management: healthy

lifestyle, informed choices


data

ADEC

Student

Competences

problem solving, self-

confidence, care, critical

thinking, respect


communication, self-

confidence, respect, honesty,

tolerance

critical thinking,

communication, citizenship,

collaboration / teamwork

critical thinking, problem-

solving, integrity,

communication, creativity

creativity, collaboration/

teamwork, cultural

awareness/ citizenship,

respect, care


teamwork, cultural


respect, care



Science Strand Living things Living things Living things Materials and matter Living things Forces and energy

Social Studies Strand Resources and the environment Resources and the environment Social organization and culture Human systems and economic

activities

Social organization and culture Human systems and economic

activities

PSPE Strand Active living Active living Identity, Interactions Interactions Identity, Interactions Interactions

Literacy Genre

Narrative Texts: Fiction &

Realistic Fiction

Informational texts Personal narratives Digital texts

Biographies

Persuasive Texts

Mathematics Strand Measurement Data handling Pattern and Function Number Problem Solving Shape and space

Specialist Subject

Integration

PE, Arabic

Music

Arabic

Music

ICT investigate, organize investigate, communicate communicate, collaborate communicate, collaborate communicate, create

Know

Student will know that diet,

exercise, hygiene and rest are

features of a healthy lifestyle and

can influence our physical and

cognitive development. They will

know that a healthy meal

contains a balance of fresh

ingredients.

Students will know the meaning

of environment, the factors that

affect an environment and what

being responsible looks like.

Students will know…

Student will know what

technology is, ways in which it is

used, and how it has evolved.

Student will know key people

who have made an impact both

here in the UAE, and worldwide,

and the difference between the

terms famous and influential.

Students will know that

transportation is the movement

of people, animals or goods from

one place to another and that are

many different forms of

transportation across the world.

Understand


relationship between the choices

they make and their own

personal health and well-being.


their choices and/or actions can

impact the environment and

consequently us, and that the

environment and living systems

are interconnected.

Students will understand…

Students will understand how

technology has impacted, is

impacting and will continue to

impact our daily lives.

Students will understand that the

ways in which people express

themselves, their ideas, beliefs

and values can have an impact on

other people across the world.


transportation is necessary to

support human needs and

activity and that there are

scientific principles involved

in the design and the use of

transportation.

Do

PYP Science/ Social

Studies Skills

Students will:


responsibilities


explain observations and

experiences



conclusions

Students will:


using direct observations


responsibilities

Students will:

formulate and ask

questions about the past,

future, places and society

Orientate in relation to

place and time

Students will:

formulate and ask




responsibilities

use a variety of instrument

and tools

Students will:

formulate and ask




responsibilities

assess the validity and

possible bias of sources

Students will:


responsibilities

Orientate in relation to

place and time

formulate and ask



Consider scientific models

and applications of these

models



conclusions

Learner Profile

Balanced, Reflective

Inquirer, Risk-taker, Thinker

Reflective, Open-minded,

Inquirer

Principled, Caring

Balanced, Reflective, Thinker

Principled, Thinker, Risk-taker

Attitudes

Independence, Enthusiasm

Curiosity, Confidence,

Cooperation

Appreciation, Enthusiasm

Appreciation, Empathy,

Commitment

Independence, Commitment,

Confidence

Commitment, Confidence,

Cooperation

Action Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act Reflect-Choose-Act



Grade 2

Trans-disciplinary

Theme

How We Organize Ourselves How We Express Ourselves How the World Works Sharing the Planet Who We Are Where We Are in Place and Time

An inquiry into the







the environment.







aesthetic










environment.









resolution.









be human.










Central Idea

Advertising changes our thinking

and influences our spending

habits.

Imagination is a powerful tool for

extending our ability to think,

create, and express ourselves.

People use and apply their

knowledge and understanding of

the world to solve problems.

Plants sustain life on Earth and

play a critical role in our lives.

Local and national culture,

identity, and values are reflected

in people’s homes.

Human migrations influence

individuals, societies and culture.

Lines of Inquiry

Purpose of advertising in

selling goods and services

How advertising influences

decisions

How we interpret messages

and images

How we demonstrate and

enjoy our imagination

How our imagination helps

us to consider other

perspectives

How imagination helps us

to solve problems

The value of imagination

Work and forces

Inventions and innovations

(inclined plane, wedge,

pulley, axel, wheel, lever)

The impact of simple

machines

Structures and classification

of plants

Products we derive from

plants

Plant life cycles: how plants

contribute to life on Earth

Caring for plants

Differences and similarities

in homes

Influences on materials

used to build homes

Cultural impact on design

Migration over time

Challenges, risks and

opportunities that lead to

migration

Impact of migration on

individuals and

communities

Key Concepts

Function, Perspective,

Connection, Causation

Causation, Perspective, Reflection

Function, Change, Connection


Responsibility

Form, Causation, Perspective

Causation, Perspective, Change

Related Concepts

communication, power, control

innovation, communication

cooperation, production,

communication

plants, biology, conservation,

growth, systems

culture, values, locality, structure

movement, survival, power

Approaches to

Learning

(ATL)


knowledge, comprehension,

application, analysis, synthesis


cooperating, group decision

making


speaking

Self-management: organization



application, metacognition

Social: respecting others


speaking, reading, writing,

viewing, presenting


knowledge, application, synthesis


cooperating, group decision

making

Communication: listening

Research: Planning

Thinking: comprehension


Communication: reading, writing,

viewing, presenting

Self-management: fine motor

skills, organization, time

management

Research skills: formulating

questions, observing, planning,

collecting data, recording data,

organizing data, interpreting

data, presenting research

findings

Thinking: application, synthesis,

evaluation, dialectical thinking,



speaking, reading, writing

Self-management:: organization,

time-management, safety, codes

of behavior, informed choices


observing,



application



speaking, reading

Self-management:: codes of


ADEC

Student

Competences

problem solving, self-

confidence, care, critical

thinking, respect


communication, self-

confidence, respect, honesty,

tolerance

critical thinking,

communication, citizenship,

collaboration / teamwork

critical thinking, problem-

solving, integrity,

communication, creativity


teamwork, cultural


respect, care


teamwork, cultural


respect, care



Science Strand Materials and matter Living things Forces and energy Living things Materials and matter Living things

Social Studies Strand Human systems and economic

activities

Human and natural environments Resources and the environment Resources and the environment Human and natural environments Social organization and culture

PSPE Strand Interactions Identity Active living Active living Identity Interactions

Literacy Genre Persuasive Texts Poetry Explanatory Texts Informational Texts Fantasy Personal Narratives

Mathematics Strand Number Number/Shape and Space Problem Solving/Measurement Measurement Pattern and Function Data Handling

Specialist Subject

Integration

Arabic

Art, Music, Arabic

Music, PE, UAE Social Studies

Art, UAE Social Studies

PE, Islamic

ICT digital citizenship, create create collaborate investigate, communicate organize, collaborate

Know

Student will know ways in which

words and images can be used to

evoke responses that may

change people’s choices and

behavior.

Student will know that that there

are many ways we can think, be

creative and express ourselves.

Student will know that there are

forces in the world affecting how

the world works and what

inventions and innovations are.

Students will know the basic

structure of flowering plants, that

there are a variety of plants

indigenous to different parts of

the world and basic ways of

caring for plants.

Students will know key design

features and characteristics of

homes both in the UAE and

across the world.

Student will know reasons people

migrate, reasons people move to

the UAE and some of the ways

people are influenced by their

migration experiences.

Understand

Students will understand why

critical thinking is so important

and how we can analyze

messages we see, hear and view.


individuals can take ownership in

using and developing their

thinking skills in order create,

innovate and solve problems.


inventions and innovations are a

result or problem solving and

promote efficiency, and that they

are continually evolving.


interdependency of plants and

life on Earth and that there are

consequences to personal

actions.

Students should understand the

relationship between people and

the homes that they create.

Students will understand causes

and effects of migration.

Do

PYP Science/ Social

Studies Skills

Students will:

formulate and ask






sources




responsibilities

Students will:

formulate and ask






sources




responsibilities

Students will:

orientate in relation to

place and time



explored


explain their observations

and experiences


Students will:

observe carefully in order

to gather data

use a variety of instruments

and tools to measure data

accurately



and experiences




conclusions

plan and carry out

systematic investigations,

manipulating variables as

necessary

consider scientific models


models

Students will:

formulate and ask






sources




responsibilities

Students will:

formulate and ask






sources




responsibilities

Learner Profile

Communicator, Reflective,

Thinker

Reflective, Communicator, Open-

minded

Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Risk-

taker

Principled, Open-minded,

Balanced

Communicator, Knowledgeable,

Principled

Open-minded, Inquirer, Risk-

taker

Attitudes Appreciation, Integrity,

Cooperation

Creativity, Commitment,

Enthusiasm

Appreciation, Cooperation,

Curiosity, Creativity

Appreciation, Enthusiasm,

Respect, Integrity

Creativity, Curiosity, Respect Empathy, Respect, Appreciation




Grade 3

Trans-disciplinary

Theme

Who We Are How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet How the World Works Where We Are in Place and Time How We Express Ourselves









be human.

An inquiry into the







the environment.









resolution.










environment.
















aesthetic

Central Idea

Our identity is influenced by

many things.

Communities provide

interconnected services designed

to meet people’s needs.

All living things are

interdependent and affect the

balance in an ecosystem.

Earth is part of a vast and

complex universe.

Human exploration has an

impact on society.

Signs and symbols can be used

to communicate ideas.

Lines of Inquiry

What makes up own

identity

How family histories help

us to understand ourselves

Changes in identity

Reasons people live in the

local community

Services needed to

support a community

Planning services for a

community

Communities within

communities

Interdependence of species

within ecosystems

How humans affect the

balance within ecosystems

Endangered animals

Earth’s place in space: our

solar system, the Milky Way

and beyond

How forces impact life on

Earth

How people use science

and technology to learn

about the universe

Reasons people explore

The role of exploration in

shaping the society

The importance of

exploration towards our

lives

Reasons for signs and

symbols

Features used to

communicate locally and

globally

Specialized systems of

communication

Key Concepts

Perspective, Change, Connection

Function, Causation, Connection

Connection, Change,

Responsibility

Form, Connection

Form, Function, Perspective


Related Concepts

identity, culture, relationships, systems

interdependence, relationships,

conservation

atmosphere, gravity, seasons,

space, systems (solar)

exploration, discovery

Approaches to

Learning

(ATL)


knowledge, application,

dialectical thought,

metacognition


cooperating


listening


time management

Research: Formulating questions,

planning, collecting data



evaluation, synthesis


cooperating, group decision-

making, adopting a variety of

group roles


listening, non-verbal

communication


time management, codes of

behavior





analysis, synthesis

Social: group decision making


listening


time management




synthesis,



viewing, presenting

Self-management: fine motor

skills, organization, time

management

Research skills: formulating

questions, observing, planning,

collecting data, recording data,

organizing data, interpreting

data, presenting research

findings



application, metacognition


cooperating,


listening


time management






listening


time management


cooperating,



ADEC

Student

Competences

communication, collaboration/

teamwork,, cultural awareness/

citizenship, respect

creativity, critical thinking,

problem solving, collaboration/

team work

critical thinking, problem solving,


intergrity

collaboration/ teamwork, cultural


integrity, care


teamwork, cultural awareness/

citizenship, integrity






Science Strand Living things Living things Living things Earth and space Earth and space Materials and matter

Social Studies Strand Social organization and culture Human systems and economic

activities

Resources and the environment Human and natural environments Human and natural environments Human and natural environments

PSPE Strand Identity, Interactions Identity, Interactions Active living Interactions Interactions Identity

Literacy Genre

Personal Narratives

Persuasive Texts Informational Texts

Informational Texts

Biographies Poetry

Mathematics Strand Number Measurement Data Handling Pattern and Function Shape and Space Number

Specialist Subject

Integration

Music

Islamic

UAE Social Studies

Art, Music, Arabic

ICT communicate Investigate, communicate communicate Create, Organize Collaborate, Investigate Organize, create

Know

Student will know factors that

affect identity such as family,

friends, culture, place, origin of

birth, gender, religion and

interests.

Student will know that people

live in their community for a

variety of reasons, that there are

services needed to support a

community, and there are three

different types of community:

suburban, urban rural.

Student will know the different

types of ecosystems in the world

and their features, as well as the

animals found within these

ecosystems and their food chains

Students will know the names

and order of the planets in our

Solar System (inner and outer

planets) and the main features of

each in terms of size,

composition, and temperature,

the phases of the moon and the

different seasons that exist

around the world.

Students will know some past

and present reasons for exploring

such as trade, wealth, spreading

religion, acquiring new land, lack

of food, need for new goods and

services, curiosity and adventure.

Students will know that different

symbols communicate messages,

ideas, and meaning and that

some symbols are universal. They

will know that there are different

systems of communication such

as braille, sign language and

computer languages like coding,

Morse code, etc.

Understand

Students will understand how

events and experiences in our

lives affect who we are and

become, that identity is

influenced by many sources and

can change, and that we all have

different perspectives based on

our experiences.


people rely on other

communities to support their

own and that services offered in a

community can improve the

quality of life for the people

living there.

Students will understand

interdependence within

ecosystems, the significance of

human impact on ecosystems

and the creatures living within

them and global endangerment

issues.

Students will understand that due

to its location, Earth is the only

planet in the solar system that

can sustain life, that the moon

phases affect the tides and that

the Earth’s position and tilt affect

the different season changes.


exploration changed society

through trade, migration and

ideas. They will also understand

that exploration expands our

understanding and perspective of

the world.


importance of design features,

such as colour and shape, in the

communication of ideas, that

people can use signs and

symbols to inform, control,

manipulate and/or express

beliefs, values, opinions and

ideas, and that technology has

made an impact on the ways in

which people communicate.

Do

PYP Science/ Social

Studies Skills

Students will:

formulate and ask




responsibilities in society

Students will:

formulate and ask





Students will:

identify or generate or

problem to be explored


to gather data

plan and carry out

systematic investigations

manipulating variables as

necessary



Students will:


to gather data



and experiences

consider scientific models


models (including their

limitations)

Students will:

formulate and ask






sources


place and time

Students will:

formulate and ask




place and time

Learner Profile

Inquirer, Open-minded

Open-minded, Risk-taker

Caring, Principled, Balanced

Communicator, Knowledgeable

Knowledgeable, Reflective, Open-

minded

Thinker, Communicator,

Knowledgeable

Attitudes Appreciation, Confidence,

Curiosity, Respect, Tolerance

Cooperation, Confidence,

Respect, Creativity, Commitment

Integrity, Respect, Empathy

Independence, Curiosity,

Confidence, Empathy

Creativity, Respect, Enthusiasm

Creativity, Tolerance, Integrity




Grade 4

Trans-disciplinary

Theme

Who We Are Sharing the Planet How We Express Ourselves Where We Are in Place and Time How the World Works How We Organize Ourselves









be human.









resolution.







aesthetic



















environment.

An inquiry into the







the environment.

Central Idea

We look to role models to show

us who we can be.

Human need for energy impacts

the environment.

Rituals, traditions and artifacts

provide a window into the beliefs

and values of cultures.

We understand our world today

by looking at past civilizations.

Earth is in a continuous cycle of

change.

Systems help to maintain

organization in communities, on

a local and global level.

Lines of Inquiry

Qualities of a role model

Past and present role

models around the world

How we can be role models

within our school

Electricity, electrical

circuits and its uses

Renewable and non-

renewable energy

sources

Our responsibility to

conserve energy

What constitutes a culture

Significance of rituals and

traditions

How artifacts symbolize

beliefs and values

Past civilizations

Survival or decline of

civilizations

Aspects of past civilizations

that are evident today

Landforms, topography,

and natural resources

Changes on Earth: the

impact of natural and

unnatural processes

Climate change and natural

disasters

Organizational systems

around the world

Control, governance and

influence in human made

systems

Decision making processes

for solving global issues

Key Concepts

Responsibility, Connection,

Causation

Connection, Causation,

Responsibility

Causation, Connection,

Perspective

Causation, Change, Perspective

Causation, Connection, Change

Form, Connection, Responsibility

Related Concepts

citizenship, roles

energy, conservation,

environment

beliefs, diversity

history, civilizations, culture

erosion, geology, tectonic plates,

movement,

systems, governance, power

Approaches to

Learning

(ATL)



application, analysis, dialectical

thought,





viewing, presenting


time management


observing, collecting data



application, analysis, synthesis,

metacognition


cooperating, adopting a variety

of group roles

Communication:, reading, writing,

viewing, presenting


time management, safety, codes

of behavior


planning, collecting data,

recording data,




metacognition


cooperating


listening


time management






metacognition


cooperating


listening


time management, fine motor

skills





application, analysis, synthesis,

metacognition



of group roles

Communication:, reading, writing,

viewing, presenting

Self-management: organization, ,

safety, codes of behavior


planning, collecting data,

recording data, organizing data,

interpreting data



application, analysis, dialectical

thought, metacognition


cooperating, resolving conflict.

group decision making, adopting

a variety of group roles


listening


time management



ADEC

Student

Competences






team work



intergrity



integrity, care









Science Strand Living things Forces and energy Living things Materials and matter Earth and space Forces and energy

Social Studies Strand Social organization and culture Human systems and economic

activities

Resources and the environment Human and natural environments Human and natural environments Human and natural environments

PSPE Strand Identity, active living Interactions, active living Identity, Interactions Identity, Interactions Interactions Identity

Literacy Genre

Biographies Information Texts (Procedural) Poetry

Mythology Information Texts (Reports) Persuasive Texts

Mathematics Strand Number Number Measurement Shape and Space Pattern and Function Data Handling

Specialist Subject

Integration

Music, Islamic, Arabic

Music, Art

Art, Social Studies


Know

Students will know that a role

model is someone whose

behavior, example or success is

or can be emulated by others

Students will know…

Students will know some features

of different cultures and the

difference between rituals,

traditions and artifacts.

Students will know that we can

learn about ourselves, and our

communities, from learning

about the past.

Students will know that Earth has

changed and continues to

change over time, and scientific

vocabulary used to describe

Earth’s processes.

Students will know that there are

different types of government

(democracy, monarchy,

dictatorship) and that people

need an organized system to

help create balance.

Understand


there are many role models in

society and not all are famous or

well known, and that we can

identify characteristics of role

models within ourselves and/or

apply them in our lives as we set

goals for personal growth.

Students will understand…

Students will understand that the

beliefs and values of different

cultures are represented in

different ways.


factors that have contributed to

the development and survival or

civilized societies: agriculture,

education, health, local

knowledge.


human activity is dependent

upon and affected by geological

processes, either sudden or

gradual.

Students will understand that we

need organization to help better

our own lives ,and that as

individuals we have a right to be

involved in decision-making

processes in our communities,

and a responsibility to contribute

positively to society.

Do

PYP Science/ Social

Studies Skills

Students will:



Assess the accuracy, validity

and possible bias of

sources

Formulate and ask


the future, places and

society

Students will:

Observe in order to gather

data

Use scientific vocabulary to


experiences

Identify or generate a


explored



models

Students will:

Formulate and ask



society

Use and analyze evidence



sources



Students will:

Formulate and ask



society




sources



Students will:

Observe in order to gather

data



experiences

Identify or generate a


explored



models

Students will:

Formulate and ask



society



Learner Profile

Principled, Reflective, Risk-taker

Open-minded, Knowledgeable,

Thinker

Risk-taker, Communication,

Knowledgeable

Knowledgeable, Thinker, Inquirer,

Communicator

Knowledgeable, Inquirer,

Communicator

Open-minded, Knowledgeable,

Thinker

Attitudes Appreciation, Integrity, Respect Independence, Empathy, Respect,

Cooperation

Enthusiasm, Confidence,

Appreciation, Respect

Curiosity, Respect, Tolerance, Curiosity, Cooperation,

Commitment

Independence, Empathy, Respect,

Cooperation




Grade 5

Trans-disciplinary

Theme

Who We Are How the World Works How We Organize Ourselves Sharing the Planet Where We Are in Place and Time How We Express Ourselves









be human.










environment.

An inquiry into the







the environment.









resolution.
















aesthetic

Central Idea

Our decisions affect our personal,

social & physical well-being.

Everything we perceive is a form

of energy.

Understanding different cultures

and societies can help towards

achieving a more peaceful global

society,

Biodiversity relies on maintaining

the interdependent balance of

organisms within systems.

The Exhibition

Passion leads to action.

Lines of Inquiry

Interconnected body

systems (respiratory,

skeletal, muscular,

digestive)

Emotional and physical

changes take place as we

grow

Dealing with change as we

move from primary to

middle school

Different forms of energy:

kinetic, sound, gravitational

The forces we experience

on earth

Scientific advances and

applications

Culture and society

Political systems and

governance

Understanding conflict

resolution

Human rights and

responsibilities

Interdependence within

ecosystems, biomes and

environments

Ways in which organisms

are interconnected in

nature

How human interaction

with the environment can

affect the balance of

systems

Collaborative project

Key Concepts

Change, Reflection,

Responsibility

Form, Function, Causation

Function, Connection, Causation

Connection, Responsibility

Form, Function, Causation,

Change, Connection, Reflection,

Perspective, Responsibility

Form, Perspective, Connection,

Reflection

Related Concepts

Systems, health, knowledge energy, forces, systems Interdependence, supply and

demand

Balance, Biodiversity,

Interdependence

Beliefs and values Communication, art

Approaches to

Learning

(ATL)




cooperating



communication, viewing,

presenting


behavior, accepting responsibility





application


cooperating




presenting







application, dialectical thought,

metacognition



of group roles


listening, reading, writing, non-

verbal communication








cooperating




presenting








cooperating




presenting




observing, planning, collecting

data, recording data, organizing

data,




cooperating




presenting





ADEC

Student

Competences






team work



integrity



integrity, care









Science Strand Living things Forces and energy Living things Living things Earth and space Forces and energy

Social Studies Strand Social organization and culture Resources and the environment Human systems and economic

activities

Human and natural environments Resources and the environment Social organization and culture

PSPE Strand Identity, active living Interactions, active living Identity, Interactions Identity, Interactions Interactions Identity

Literacy Genre

Narratives: Diaries &

Autobiographies

Informational Texts Persuasive Texts Informational Texts Research & Presentation Poetry

Mathematics Strand Number Pattern and Function Measurement/ Data Handling Shape and Space Number/Problem Solving Number/ Pattern and Function

Specialist Subject

Integration

Islamic

UAE Social Studies

Arabic

Music, Art, PE, Arabic, UAE Social

Studies, Islamic, ICT

Art, Music


Know

Students will know that change is

inevitable – It can be physical,

experiential, or emotional and it

can be gradual or instantaneous

– and we can use different

strategies to cope with these

changes.

Students will know that there are

and have been different

governmental systems around

the world (socialism, communism,

constitutional democracies) and

that there are forums that have

been established to try and

resolve conflict.

Students will know that living

things depend upon each other.

They will know the components

of ecosystems, biomes and

environments, that the sun’s

energy sustains these systems

and the impact of human activity.

Understand


how we deal with change can

impact our own well-being and

can affect others.


people need to develop effective

conflict resolution strategies in

order to live together peacefully.


importance of biodiversity, the

interdependence and balance of

nature and that humans have a

responsibility to protect our

shared environment.

Do

PYP Science/ Social

Studies Skills

Students will:





experiences

Students will:

Formulate and ask



society




sources


place and time



Students will:

Observe carefully in order

to gather data



experiences

Make and test predictions

Interpret and evaluate data

in order to draw

conclusions


and the applications of

these models


from a variety of sources

Demonstrate ALL ATLs.

Learner Profile

Knowledgeable, Reflective,

Balanced

Risk-taker, Caring, Balanced

Inquirer, Balanced, Principled

Inquirer, Thinker, Knowledgeable

Demonstrate ALL Learner Profile

Attributes

Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Open-

minded

Attitudes

Commitment, Independence, Curiosity, Integrity, Cooperation Commitment, Cooperation,

Respect, Integrity

Independence, Enthusiasm,

Appreciation, Integrity,

Demonstrate ALL Attitudes Curiosity, Creativity, Enthusiasm,

Respect


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