Primary Years Programme
Grade 4
Units of Inquiry General Description
The PYP strives for a balance between the search for understanding, the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, the development of positive attitudes and the opportunity for positive action. Each individual unit of inquiry combines these elements and is placed under one of the six transdisciplinary themes which have significance for all students and all cultures, making the international component of the curriculum visible.
The students have the opportunity to explore knowledge which is of genuine importance in understanding the human condition and to address the fields from the traditional disciplines adding a transdisciplinary perspective as well.
Grade 4 Program of Inquiry
Most of the Language, Social Studies and Science skills are embedded within the Units of Inquiry. Many Math skills are explored in the Units of Inquiry as well. Those that cannot be taught within the Units of Inquiry are taught separately.
These are the six units of inquiry that will be explored in Grade 4:
Transdisciplinary Theme: WHO WE ARE
Unit Title: A Body In Pieces
Central Idea: Human life is bases on the interrelationship of different body systems.
Transdisciplinary Theme: WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
Unit Title: Beyond the Horizon
Central Idea: Exploration and discovery have changed the way people think about the world and have stimulated further exploration.
Transdisciplinary Theme: HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
Unit Title: Communication Station
Central Idea: The effectiveness of communication depends on both the delivery and the reception of information.
Transdisciplinary Theme: HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Unit Title: Living On The Brink
Central Idea: Humans study natural disasters in order to predict them and respond to their impact.
Transdisciplinary Theme: HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
Unit Title: We Are The Children
Central Idea: There are children in the world who face challenges that affect their quality of life.
Transdisciplinary Theme: SHARING THE PLANET
Unit Title: Cities Of Today, Cities Of Tomorrow
Central Idea: Urbanization has brought advantages and challenges for communities across the world.
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