PYP How the World Works

IB PYP 4th Transdisciplinary Theme

Multiple Choice

Which transdisciplinary theme are we on now?

• Sharing the Planet

• How the World Works

• How We Express Ourselves

• Who We Are

How the World Works

An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how people use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological developments on society and the environment.

Central Idea

• The interaction between nature and man can change over time.

  
  

Key Concepts

• Form: What is it like?

• Function: How does it work?

• Causation: Why is it as it is?

• Change: How is it transforming?

• Connection: How is it linked to other things?

• Perspective: Whare are the point of view?

• Responsibility: What are our obligations?

Multiple Choice

How is it linked to other things?

• Function

• Connection

Multiple Choice

What are our obligations?

• Responsibility

• Change

Multiple Choice

Why is it as it is?

• Causation

• Form

IB Learner Profile Attributes

• Inquirers

• Thinkers

• Principled

• Caring

• Balanced

• Knowledgeable

• Communicators

IB Learner Profile Attributes

• Open-minded

• Risk-takers

• Reflective

Multiple Choice

I am smart. I know lots of things. I know about the world near and far.

• Caring

• Knowledgeable

• Risk-taker

Multiple Choice

I am honest, fair, respectful, and responsible. I do the right things.

• Balanced

• Principled

• Thinker

Multiple Choice

I think about my own learning. I know my strengths and weaknesses in order to keep learning and growing. I think about my actions and find ways to improve my behaviour.

• Reflective

• Open-minded

• Communicator

Approaches to Learning (ATL)

• Thinking Skills

• Social Skills

• Communication Skills

• Research Skills

• Self-management Skills

Multiple Choice

I can think about and use information in different ways. Which skill am I using?

• Communication

• Thinking

Multiple Choice

I can find information to answer a question and I can share my findings with others. Which skill am I using?

• Research

• Self-management

Multiple Choice

I can be healthy and safe. I can follow the rules. Which skill am I using?

• Communication

• Self-management