Unit of Inquiry : 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 Earth is surrounded by a vast interconnected universe that can affect our survival.
The
characteristics and positions of planets in our solar system
- How are the planets linked to others? (connection)
- What are stars, planets, galaxies and satellites (form)
- Can planets and stars change? (change)
- Has the solar system changed over time? (change)
The technology we use to explore space
- What technology is used to explore space?
- How do we use space technology here on Earth? (function)
Reasons
for space travel
- Why do people travel into space? Is it worth the effort? (connection, reflection)
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| The Central Idea |
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| Piecing our central idea puzzle together. A good way to engage students from the start. |
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| We began creating mindmaps of what we knew. |
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| Sharing our mindmaps |
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| Modelling a class mindmap |
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