PYP BOARD

Title: H2O Transdisciplinary theme- 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. Central idea-The distribution of water impacts living things and is affected by humans. Lines of Inquiry: Bodies of water have different characteristics and are distributed in different ways on Earth.   (form)                                                                           Human activity affects bodies  of water and the organisms that depend  on them (connection)                                                                                                                                                              Awareness about using water efficiently (responsibility) Key concepts: Form, Connection, Responsibility Related concepts: pollution, environment, human intervention, conservation. Further Inquiry- a)Lack of water, b) pollution, C) Industrial uses, d) Water Conservation, e) Global Warming,  f) Endangered Wetlands  Attitudes: creativity, cooperation and commitment. Attributes: inquirers, knowledgeable, reflective. Approaches to learning :  Thinking: acquisition of knowledge Social : group decision making. Communication: speaking Self-management: time management. Research: asking questions.