Forces/Structures

Central idea: Exploration of light and sound offers opportunities to think like scientists.

Central Idea: People express ideas, feelings and emotions in many different ways.

Central Idea: Members of a community work together to meet common goals.

Central Idea: The unequal distribution of water around the world impacts communities

Central Idea: We develop a sense of belonging through building relationships and exploring our identity

Central Idea: Knowing about our family histories enables us to discover our cultural origins and develop historical awareness

Central Idea: Our approach to learning and interactions with others can help create a positive learning community

Central Idea: Celebrations and traditions connect people locally and globally.

Central Idea: People can express their imaginative ideas creatively

Central Idea: Materials have properties which can be manipulated for different purposes.

Central Idea: The survival of living things is dependent on the habitat in which they live

Central Idea: Understanding how markets operate can inspire entrepreneurship.

Central Idea: Balance in our lives can promote health and well-being

Central Idea: Inventions have influenced the way we live today and have implications for the future

Central Idea: Life within different habitats is sustained and enriched by plant diversity

Central Idea: Human made systems are created to support the needs of communities

Central Idea: Culture, beliefs and values can be expressed through the performing arts

Central Idea: People apply their understanding of forces to invent, design and create.

Central Idea: The interactions between human body systems contribute to health and survival.

Central Idea: Exploration can lead to discoveries, opportunities and new understandings.

Central Idea: People use symbolism in art to express complex and meaningful themes

Central Idea: Change in weather and climate impact human societies in a variety of ways

Central Idea: People’s actions can protect or deplete the Earth’s resources and may lead to conflict

Central Idea: Food security is dependent upon sustainable production and consumption practices

Central Idea: A range of evidence can help us understand connections between past civilizations and present day societies

Central Idea: Our identity and thinking can be influenced and expressed through media.

Central Idea: Changes people experience during adolescence can affect their evolving sense of self.

Central Idea: The structure and function of organisations can promote or deny equality and justice.

Central Idea: Advances in technology have enhanced our understanding of the Earth and its place in the universe.

Central Idea: Biodiversity relies on maintaining the interdependent balance of organisms within systems.

Central Idea: Our health can be influenced by the choices we make

Central Idea: Through play we communicate and use our creativity to explore and discover.

Central Idea: Signs and symbols can be used to communicate ideas and information to people.
 

Central Idea: Being a responsible member of the community involves conserving resources