International Baccalaureate
Mission: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring,
knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more
peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.To this end
the organization works with schools, governments and international
organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education
and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world
to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that
other people, with their differences, can also be right.
**Make sure to check out Jason Johnston, our IB Coordinator's, web page
3rd Grade Planners:
Who We Are
CENTRAL IDEA
•The ideals and history of a nation's people influence government
LINES OF INQUIRY
•Origins/Structure of democracy (Ancient Greece)
•Ways decisions are made about rights and responsibilities
•The role of citizens in their government
Sharing the Planet
CENTRAL IDEA
•Plants and animals are dependent on one another and are affected by human
actions
LINES OF INQUIRY
•Types of habitats
•The effects of change on habitats
•Effects of pollution on habitats
How we Organize Ourselves
CENTRAL IDEA
•Individuals, groups, and institutions have an impact on the economy
LINES OF INQUIRY
•Types of resources and their influence on one another
•Supply, demand, and scarcity
•Economic decision making and opportunity cost
•Entrepreneurship
How the World Works
CENTRAL IDEA
•The Earth's structure developed over time and continues to change
LINES OF INQUIRY
•Rocks and minerals
•The use of rock/minerals in everyday life
•Topography changes in the Earth's surface
•Soil compositions
•Fossils
Where we are in Place and Time
CENTRAL IDEA
•Societies change due to people's beliefs
LINES OF INQUIRY
•The actions of individuals within a society
•Historical time periods influence an individual's perspective
•Public opinion
How we Express Ourselves
CENTRAL IDEA
•People use different forms of expression to show their uniqueness as human
beings
LINES OF INQUIRY
•What is unique about me
•How do I express myself to the world
•Diverse ways people express themselves
