Author: Paris Gu

Who we Are

KG 1
Sept 2015

An Inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

Lines of Inquiry
The focus of our inquiry will be:
An inquiry into similarities and differences in families
An inquiry into the role of family members
An inquiry into the need for a family

Teacher Questions
What is a family?
Who are the people in your family?
What do you do with your family?
How does your family show they love you?
How does your family help you?

Family members are interdependent.

Concepts
Form: What is it like?
Function: How does it work?
Related Concepts
Interdependence and Need

PYP Learner Profiles
Caring: I am caring and respectful towards the needs and feelings of others. I act to make a positive difference in the world around me.
Open-minded: I try to understand the perspectives and values of others.
Balanced: I work hard and I play. I rest when I need to rest. I try to stay healthy and happy.

Suggested Vocabulary

family / need / interdependence	form / caring / balanced	function / help / food	respect / clothing / independence

Transdisciplinary Skills: These skills are developed through the unit.
Self-Management Skills: Spatial awareness: I am aware of my own and others space and environment. Organisation: I know where my things are and keep my things neat and easy to find. Time management: I can complete my work on time and get things done.
Social Skills: Respecting others: I accept that everyone has their own ideas and beliefs. I listen to them carefully and try to understand.
Cooperating: I work well in groups. I am kind, polite, take turns, and share with others.

How does Arabic support our
understanding of this unit?
In Arabic language lessons, students will begin to develop language to help explore the different areas of the Unit of Inquiry.
This may include games, songs, stories and role plays to develop an understanding of our roles and responsibilities in our family, our family members and how the help us.

Parents can help support learning at home in various ways:
Discussing the vocabulary being introduced in the Unit of Inquiry
Discussing home learning investigations
Discussing new learning each week with your child
Help research in your home language
Encourage further inquiry when possible
Help to support the development of the PYP Attitudes through the unit.

PYP Attitudes
Independence, Respect, Empathy

Social Studies Strands
Social organisation and culture : An understanding of people, communities, cultures and societies; the ways in which individuals, groups and societies interact with each other. developed.

PSPE Strands
Health and safety: An understanding of the development of an awareness of aspects of overall health, including nutrition and control of diseases. Positive lifestyle choices that promote and maintain health are encouraged, and safe behaviour practices to be used in the home, school and community are developed.

How does our learning in English Language support our understanding of this unit of inquiry?
Language to recount: discuss our journals (explain drawings, reflect on personal experiences)
Language to instruct: list of things we do to stay healthy.