Who we are
Decisions! Decisions!
- Central Idea
- The decisions we make every day influence who we are and who we want to become..
- An inquiry into
- How decisions affect the human body
- The effects the decisions we make have on ourselves and others
- How values and other influences determine decision making
Where we are in place and time
Peace and Conflict
- Central Idea
- Humans have been solving conflicts throughout history.
- An inquiry into
- Why conflicts between countries or groups occur
- How groups of people resolve conflicts
- Profiles of famous peace makers
How we express ourselves
The Persuaders
- Central Idea
- Advertisements are visual/auditory texts that attempt to persuade us to buy certain products and services or adopt certain beliefs and behaviors.
- An inquiry into
- Making responsible and informed choices
- Impact of advertising and media on our values and well-being
- Strategies used by advertising companies to convey messages
How the world works
Earth, Space and the Universe
- Central Idea
- Earth is a part of a vast and complex universe.
- An inquiry into
- Earth´s place in space (solar system).
- Composition of the universe
- Space exploration
How we organize ourselves
Government
- Central Idea
- Governmental systems and decisions can promote or deny equal opportunities and social justice.
- An inquiry into
- Types of governance
- Principles of human rights and social justice
- The effect of institutional behaviors and attitudes on social justice
Sharing the planet
Saving the Environment
- Central Idea
- Anyone and everyone can work to save the environment
- An inquiry into
- The work done by NGOs to protect the environment
- The impact of the individual: how each of us can contribute
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