UOI Quality Learning ongoing

Who We  Are ~ Inspiring Individuals

Central Idea: Self-development engages people in meaningful action.

An inquiry into:

• Striving for understanding
• Develop passion in ourselves and others
• Creating an inclusive and caring community
• Taking ethical action

Subject Focus:  Social Studies

Key Concepts:

• Causation
• Perspective
• Responsibility

Learner Profile:

• Caring
• Open-minded
• Reflective

Attitudes:

• Appreciation
• Commitment
• Empathy

 

Sharing the Planet ~ Animals in their Environment

Central Idea: We share the planet with animals and our actions can affect us all.

An inquiry into:

• Our responsibility towards animals and nature
• How human action impacts nature
• The various needs of living things for survival

Subject Focus:  Science and Social Studies

Key Concepts:

• Responsibility
• Connection
• Function

Learner Profile:

• Caring
• Principled
• Reflective

Attitudes:

• Integrity
• Respect

 

How the World Works ~ Materials

Central Idea: Materials can be categorized, manipulated, and changed.

An inquiry into:

• How materials can be used for different purposes
• Ways that materials can change (transformation)
• The properties of different materials

Subject Focus:  Science

Key Concepts:

• Form
• Change
• Function

 

How We express Ourselves ~ Self-Expression

Central Idea: We express our ideas, imagination, and creativity in different ways.

An inquiry into:

• Ideas, imagination, and creativity
• Expressing our emotions through imagination and creativity
• Using the environment and resources in an imaginative and creative way

Subject Focus:  Language Arts and The Arts

Key Concepts:

• Causation
• Reflection
• Perspective