Author: Paris Gu

Who we Are

KG 2
Nov 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 our daily habits and routines
An inquiry into the importance of a healthy life style
An inquiry into how we can make balanced choices

Teacher Questions
What does it mean to be healthy?
What can we do to be healthy?
What routines allow us to have a good lifestyle?
How can we show we make balanced choices in our daily lives?

The choices we make can affect our wellbeing.

Concepts
Connection: How are things connected?
Responsibility: What is my responsibility?
Related Concepts
Balance and Wellbeing

PYP Learner Profiles
Reflective: I think about my actions. I see mistakes as a way to learn and think of ways I can do better.
Balanced: I work hard and I play. I rest when I need to rest. I try to stay healthy and happy.

Suggested Vocabulary

healthy / balanced / choices	habits / routines / reflect	rest / sleep / exercise	confidence / lifestyle / independence

Transdisciplinary Skills: These skills are developed through the unit.
Self-Management Skills: Gross motor skills: I can complete tasks that use my large muscles. Healthy lifestyle: I take care of myself to be balanced. Informed choices: I can reflect and make good choices based on facts and opinions.
Thinking Skills: Acquisition of knowledge: I find new facts, vocabulary, and ideas.
Comprehension: I understand the new things I have learned. Application: I use the information I found out to make or do something.

How does Arabic, Social Studies & Islamic Studies 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 how we can stay healthy and of who we are.
In Islamic Studies and Social Studies, students will explore the Transdisciplinary Theme of Who We Are.

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
Encourage the development of healthy habits.
Help to support the development of the PYP Attitudes through the unit.

PYP Attitudes
Independence, Confidence

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 healthy habits and routines
Language to instruct: list of things we do to stay healthy.