5th Unit Of Inquiry - Sharing the Planet

Transdisciplinary Theme

Sharing the Planet

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.

Central Idea

People have a responsibility towards practices that sustain and maintain our local environment

Title
Reuse, Recycle, and Reduce

Lines of inquiry :

• Our local natural environment
• Personal choices that help sustain the environment
• Reusing and recycling different materials

Key Concepts: Responsibility, Connection
Transdisciplinary Skills: Social, Self-Management, Research

Learner Attitudes: Appreciation, Commitment, Cooperation, Integrity, Respect

Learner Profile: Thinkers, Principled, Caring, Reflective, Courages