Where We Are In Time & Place

Year 6 - Term 1B, 2023

Transdisciplinary Theme

'Where We Are In Place And Time. '

Central Idea

Present day cultures are influenced by cultures from the past

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

The year six students are commencing their second unit. They will be investigating historical events that have contributed to the development of Australia since Federation and significant moments that have changed the face of Australia.

Concepts

Change
Perspective
Causation

Lines of Inquiry

Events leading to Australia’s involvement in war since Federation
The changing face of Australian society throughout the 20th Century
Migration
The contribution of individuals and groups to the development of Australian society

Action

Action in the PYP is initiated independently by the student as a result of the learning process. Action may be bringing a book or artefact related to the inquiry to school, or student-initiated drawings/posters/research. We celebrate our students’ ACTION every day in our class-rooms. If you see your children taking independent action at home encourage them to share their action with their class.

Approaches to learning

Researching
Self-management

Learner Profile Focus

Principled

Provocations Driving our Inquiry

What impact did Federation have on Australia?
What is the constitution?
What impact did certain historic events have on Australia then and now?
Who was involved in the historic events and what were the different perspectives?