IB

The mission statement of the International Baccalaureate Organization

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.

IB Website: http://www.ibo.org/

  	       	 	 
 	
IB Learner Profile
     
The aim of the PYP is to develop internationally minded people who, 
recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help 
to create a more peaceful world.

IB learners strive to be:

-Inquirers:  Their natural curiosity has been nutured.  They have acquired 
skills necessary to conduct purposeful, constructive research.  They actively 
enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their 
lives.  

-Thinkers:  They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically 
and creatively to make sound decisions and to solve complex problems.

-Communicators:  They recieve and express ideas and information confidently 
in more than one language, including the language of mathematical symbols.

-Risk-Takers:  They approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have 
the confidence and independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and 
strategies.  They are courageous and articulate in defending those things in 
which they believe.

-Knowledgeable:  They have spent time in our school exploring themes which 
have a global relevance and importance.  In doing so, they have acquired a 
critical mass of significant knowledge.

-Principled:  They have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning.  
They have integrity, honesty, and a sense of fairness and justice.

-Caring:  They show sensitivity towards the needs and feeling of others.  
They have a sense of personal commitment to action and service.

-Open-minded:  They respect the views, values and traditions of other 
individuals and cultures and are accustomed to seeking and considering a 
range of points of view.

-Balanced:  They understand the importance of physical and mental 
balance and personal well-being.

-Reflective:  They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and 
analyse their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.


                                         Making It Happen, IBO, 2007
 

 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

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 






                                            
                                            
                                            
 

  					                    

                                    

                                

                                

                                    

                                

                            

                            

                                

                                    

                                

                                

                                    

                                        

                                            

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