Transdisciplinary Theme

'Where we are in place & time'

Central Idea

Past events shape the present and the future

As an International Baccalaureate world school, authorised to teach the Primary Year’s Programme, we explore six transdisciplinary themes each year.

Our second unit for the year gives the students the opportunity to explore our past and investigate the impact past events have on shaping the nation.

An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

Key Concepts

change
reflection

Lines of Inquiry

European settlement in Australia
Asian migrants in Australia
Impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Action

During this unit of inquiry your child may wish to find out more about family history or other aspects of Australian Colonial history. They are encouraged to bring any artefacts or stories to share.

Approaches to learning

research
communication
thinking

Learner Profile Attribute Focus

Year Five students will be developing and demonstrating the attributes of the Learner Profile. In this unit our focus will be on being reflective inquirers.

The Year 5 Team

Mr Angus Ross, Ms Jenna Morecroft, Miss Brooke Vincent & Mr Peter Stanbrook.

The Year 5 Team

Miss Lauren Lowers/Mrs Kate Boston, Mrs Janelle Diggins, Mr Grant Rounsley and Mrs Christine Gill

Beaumaris North PS

Units Of Inquiry - Year 5, 2025 · 21 Mar 2025

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