2nd Unit of Inquiry - Where we are in place and time

Transdisciplinary theme

Where We Are In Place and Time

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.

Central idea

Our experiences are similar and different to those of people from the past.

Key concepts

Connection, Form, Change

Lines of inquiry

• The origin and members of our families
• Changes in daily life over time
• Stories, toys and games our elders enjoyed
• Similarities and differences between aspects of daily life

Transdiciplinary Skills

Thinking, self-management, research .

Learner Attitudes

Appreciation, cooperation, confidence, curiosity, empathy, respect, tolerance.

Learner Profiles

Inquirers, knowledgeable, reflective.

Our Skype interview with Mr Jim's sister.

During this unit we have looked into the past and change in many ways. We started out by helping Mr Jim find out more about his own family history. We conducted a Skype interview with his sister who gave us lots of information. From there we created a big class mindmap.

Here we are conducting our interview.

The mindmap

Using artifacts as a source of historical evidence. Mr Jim's father's Tam o' Shanter cap.

Recording our ideas

The hat