Who We Are

Where We Are in Place and Time

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organize Ourselves

Sharing the Planet

How the World Works

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.