It is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subjects areas, as well as transdisciplinary skills, with a powerful emphasis on inquirybased learning. The international baccalaureate ib primary years programme. The lines of inquiry are relevant to the experience of the students within a particular developmental range. Pyp 6 how the world works 20102011 transdicplinary unit transdisciplinary theme an inquiry into the natural world and its laws. How the world works central ide wildwood elementary. They are described as transdisciplinary because they focus on issues that go across subject areas. The six transdisciplinary themes the pyp has identified as essential in the context of a. Primary years program ib pyp international school rheintal. The primary years programme pyp is underpinned by six transdisciplinary themes. During my three years teaching in a pyp school, i have created and implemented a physical education programme of inquiry.
Inquiry into the natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural world physical and biological and human societies. Pyp transdisciplinary themes there are six elements that make up the pyp transdisciplinary themes. The transdisciplinary themes help teachers to develop a. How the world works an exploration of the physical and.
The ib primary years programme international baccalaureate. Transdisciplinary themes conceptual learning inquiry based. Who we are where we are in place and time how we express ourselves how the world works how we organize ourselves sharing the planet also available in the following sizes. As the solid material forming the surface of the earth, rocks and minerals are everywhere and are used by people in a variety of ways.
Transdisciplinary theme an inquiry into the natural world and its laws. Pyp students explore the themes each year through six units of inquiry. Fossils are evidence of environmental change in the past. How we organize ourselves an inquiry into the interconnectedness of humanmade systems and communities. These inquiries are substantial, indepth and usually last for several weeks. This unit of inquiry is designed to address the transdisciplinary theme. These transdisciplinary themes help teachers to develop a programme of inquiriesinvestigations into important ideas, identified by the schools, and requiring a high level of involvement on the part of the students. Science scope and sequence gjovikregionen international school. The ib primary years program pyp is a curriculum framework which centers around a series of transdisciplinary themes that address human commonalities the sbs program of inquiry poi was written by the faculty of sunnybrook school. In visual art, the students did blow painting with a straw and they enjoyed doing it. Some of the best evidence i received was through discussion in the classroom.
Developing a transdisciplinary programme of inquiry. Sharing the planet an inquiry into the rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things. The international baccalaureate ib primary years programme curriculum guide 2016 2017. These units collectively constitute the schools programme of inquiry, providing a scaffold for the. The pyp framework consists of six transdisciplinary themes, each of which are. Bibliogarden free pyp library lesson plans ib primary. The science process, by encouraging handson experience and inquiry. Table of contents international school of port of spain. The programme offers a balance between learning about or through the subject areas, and learning beyond them. The outer part of the earth consisting of the crust and. The transdisciplinary themes help teachers to develop a programme of inquiry. Curriculum guide 201718 international school of paris. The goal is for students to be able to thoroughly understand this central idea by the end of the fiveweek period. Purpose an inquiry into how machines work and how we use them in our lives transdisciplinary theme pyp.
I have focused on developing standalone units and creating central ideas and lines of inquiry for each unit in every year level. Lines of inquiry are identified in order to explore the scope of the central idea for each unit. Throughout our lessons i reminded the students of central idea development of structures can create system. How the world works the interaction between the natural world and human societies central idea. Within the unit, the lines of inquiry are distinctive yet connected to one another. Hydrosphere lithosphere the watery part of the earths surface including oceans,lakes and water vapours in the atmosphere is called hydrosphere. Science 3 scientific knowledge is made relevant through its innumerable applications in the real world. These themes are globally significant and support the acquisition of knowledge, concepts and skills of the traditional subjects. It reflects our philosphy, our knowledge and experience as educators, and the requirements of the ministry of education. How we organize ourselves grade 2 primary years program. Pyp transdisciplinary themes1 who we are an inquiry into the nature of the self. Through the pyp curriculum framework, schools ensure that students examine each theme.
These themes are selected for their relevance to the real world. How we express ourselves ary hermawans teaching website. Posters of the 6 ip pyp transdisciplinary themes in a landscape format. Labels of the 6 ip pyp transdisciplinary themes in long rectangle format. The pyp has six transdisciplinary themes that provide the framework for learning. They are revisited throughout the students time in the pyp.
Kinder 1 grade 2nd 3rd 4th 5th cycle 1 transdisciplinary theme. Teachers work together to develop investigations into important ideas, which require a substantial and high level of involvement on the part of students. The nature of transdisciplinary research and practice. Welcome to bibliogarden, your source for free pyp library lesson plans for the ib primary years programme. Ib begins with the transdisciplinary themes who we are, where we are in place and time, how we express ourselves, how the world works, how we organize ourselves and sharing the planet which are organized into units of inquiry. Jean piaget introduced this usage of the term in 1970, and in 1987, the international center for transdisciplinary research ciret adopted the charter of transdisciplinarity at the 1st world congress of transdisciplinarity, convento da arrabida, portugal, november 1994. Grade 4september 2015 unit 1how the world works ecoexplorers ib inquirer 4 transdisciplinary theme. To this end the ib works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. How we organize ourselves a city is a large organized human settlement. Grade 2 how the world works transdisciplinary theme how the world works central idea machines serve a purpose and meet needs in innovative ways. Ib pyp curriculum guide 201718 international school of paris 6 curriculum f ramework the aim of the pyp, to create a curriculum that is engaging, relevant, challenging and significant, is achieved through structured inquiry and the development of five essential elements.
Forces impact the motion of an object summative tasks. An inquiry into the natural world and its biological and human societies. Tested and developed over many years in many different international schools. Pyp 6 how the world works 20102011 transdicplinary unit. How the world works inquiry into the natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural world physical and biological and human societies. Kg2 how the world works transdisciplinary theme how the world works central idea light and sound affect the way we experience the world. How the world works inquiry into the natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural world physical and biological and human. I have created units across all five learning experiences individual pursuits, movement composition, games, healthrelated fitness and. I have chosen the unit of inquiry for students ages 45 that addresses the transdisciplinary theme how the world works.
Transdisciplinary theme how the world works an inquiry into the natural world and its laws. People can discover the natural world through investigation and observation. Cities are interconnected and affect human daily lives. Pyp, exhibition, sekolah ciputra, who we are, how the world works, how we. People invent to solve problems and to improve the quality of life. The ib primary years programme international education. How the world works an exploration of the physical and material world. Who we are where we are in place and time how we express ourselves how the world works how we organize ourselves sharing the planet brightly coloured with cute graphics that match each theme.
How things work an inquiry into the the natural world and its laws. These themes are about issues that have meaning for, and are important to, all of us. How the world works montgomery county public schools. The lines of inquiry develop understanding of aspects of the designated transdisciplinary theme.
Purpose an inquiry into how machines work and how we use. This set has been designed with a more modern look, rather than the traditional teaching aid look. Planning the inquiry how the world works planner 5 date. Transdisciplinary theme who we are how we express ourselves how the world works sharing the planet central idea learning about ourselves helps us understand who we are and connect with others. Under the transdisciplinary theme, how the world works, our students explored the central idea, all actions and interactions involve forces, which follow scientific and universal rules.
Sharing the planet an exploration of our rights and responsibilities as we try to share finite resources with other people, with other living things. Six transdisciplinary themes six transdisciplinary themes. Organisms depend on living and nonliving features of the environment for survival. This is a set of year 5 pyp transdisciplinary theme posters where we are in place and time, how the world works, sharing the planet, how we organise ourselves, how we express ourselves, who we are. Pdf the nature of transdisciplinary research and practice.
The transdisciplinary theme that this project will focus on is how the world works with the central idea being. Rocks are classified by texture, luster, hardness, and color. How the world works ary hermawans teaching website. Transdisciplinary theme an inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feeling, nature, culture, beliefs and values. How the world works an inquiry into the natural world and its laws. The ib may use a variety of sources in its work and checks information to verify accuracy. Students will create a visual timeline to show how their lives have changed over time. The primary years programme as a model of transdisciplinary learning 3 university education the academy of transdisciplinary education and research, at texas tech university, usa, has been established to provide leadership in the development of new models of learning and innovative teaching environments to complement transdisciplinary curricula. Printable ib pyp transdisciplinary theme posters landscape. One of the most significant and distinctive feature of the ib primary years programme is the six transdisciplinary themes. Social studies scope and sequence gjovikregionen international.