Program of Inquiry Editing
The Foundation (Prep) Inquiry Units for even years are:
Term 1
All About Me
Every day we learn more about who we are and what we can do.
Key Questions:
- What are my Character Strengths?
- How do I identify others’ strengths?
- How does a Growth Mindset help me learn?
- * (Wellbeing reinforce)
Term 2
In Motion
Everyday items move in a range of different ways.
Key Questions:
- What is movement?
- Why do objects move in different ways?
- How can I control the movement of objects?
Term 3
Sharing the Planet
Our world is made up of many different livimng things.
Key Questions:
- What are living things?
- Why do living things have different features?
- How do living things survive in different habitats?
Term 4
People & Places
Our world is made up of many different places and cultures.
Key Questions:
- What is a country and where are they within our world?
- How are countries similar and different?
- Why are cultures around the world similar and different?
The Foundation (Prep) Inquiry Units for odd years are:
Term 1
All About Me
Every day we learn more about who we are and what we can do.
Key Questions:
- What are my Character Strengths?
- How do I identify others’ strengths?
- How does a Growth Mindset help me learn?
- * (Wellbeing reinforce)
Term 2
In Motion
Everyday items move in a range of different ways.
Key Questions:
- What is movement?
- Why do objects move in different ways?
- How can I control the movement of objects?
Term 3
Sharing the Planet
Our world is made up of many different livimng things.
Key Questions:
- What are living things?
- Why do living things have different features?
- How do living things survive in different habitats?
Term 4
People & Places
Our world is made up of many different places and cultures.
Key Questions:
- What is a country and where are they within our world?
- How are countries similar and different?
- Why are cultures around the world similar and different?
The Grade 1/2’s Inquiry Units for even years are:
Term 1
Being Balanced
An inquiry into personal health and wellbeing, beliefs and values and relationships.
Central Idea:
I can make choices to lead a balanced life.
Key Questions:
- What is a balanced life?
- Why do I need to lead a balanced life?
- What choices can I make to lead a balanced life?
Term 2
Amazing Machines
An inquiry into the scientific world and its laws, humans’ understanding of scientific principles, the impact of scientific and technological advances and changes over time.
Central Idea:
Machines allow humans to be more efficient.
Key Questions:
- What forces make machines work?
- What materials are machines made of and why?
- How are machines made?
Term 3
MVPS On Location!
An inquiry into cultural awareness, Geographical Characteristics, Interconnection.
Central Idea:
Places are influenced by their location and can be important to particular people
Key Questions:
- Who are Australia’s Indigenous People?
- How do ATSI people tell stories?
- How do stories pass down history and traditions?
- What can we learn about Australia’s history from viewing art, songs, stories and dance?
- Why do people tell stories differently
Term 4
Chain Reaction
An inquiry into the natural world, living things and finite and infinite resources.
Central Idea:
Living things rely on their habitat and each other to survive.
Key Questions:
- Where do livings things live?
- How are living things interdependent?
- What happens when the things we need aren’t there?
- How can I have a positive impact on habitats?
The Grade 1/2’s Inquiry Units for odd years are:
Term 1
I Am
Many different influences help make us who we are
Key Questions:
- What are the things that make me who I am?
- Who helps shape the things that I like?
- How do my interests connect to my daily life?
- How do my interests compare to others?
Term 2
Wild About Weather
Our world and our lives are affected by the weather
Key Questions:
- What are the different elements of weather?
- Why does weather change (eg. night / day, seasons)?
- How is weather different around the world
- How does the weather affects our daily lives?
Term 3
Wominjeka
Songs, art, dance and storytelling help us understand the ATSI history and traditions
Key Questions:
- Who are Australia’s Indigenous People?
- How do ATSI people tell stories?
- How do stories pass down history and traditions?
- What can we learn about Australia’s history from viewing art, songs, stories and dance?
- Why do people tell stories differently
Term 4
Sustainability
How humans use and dispose of materials has an impact on living things and our environment.
Key Questions:
- What natural and manmade resources do we use in our community?
- How do humans share resources with other people and living things?
- How do our actions impact our world?
- How can we be more sustainable
The Grade 3 & 4’s Inquiry Units for even years are:
Term 1
Beliefs & Values
An inquiry into beliefs and values and how they shape and influence peoples’ lives.
Central Idea:
My beliefs, values and the influences of others shape the choices we make.
Key Questions:
- What are my beliefs and values and where do they come from?
- How do the beliefs, values and choices of others influence the way I live my life?
- How do my beliefs and values evolve?
Term 2
Spinning in Space
An inquiry into the impact of scientific & technological advances, changes over time, technology & space
Central Idea:
Our understanding of Earth and its place in the universe has led to many advances in our society.
Key Questions:
- How have our understandings changed over time?
- What is Earth’s place in space?
- How has space exploration contributed to our daily lives?
Term 3
Location, Location!
An inquiry into local and global geography.
Central Idea:
The Earth’s physical geography has an impact on settlement and people’s way of life.
Key Questions:
- How does the world’s geography vary?
- How does the physical environment impact upon humans?
- How do people alter the physical environment to support their way of life?
Term 4
Healthy Ocean, Healthy Planet!
An inquiry into the natural world, living things, humans’ rights & responsibilities, finite & infinite resources & sustainable practises
Central Idea:
Human activities impact on aquatic environments.
Key Questions:
- What is an aquatic environment?
- What is a healthy ecosystem?
- How do common products or materials impact on an ecosystem?
- How do my choices impact aquatic environments?
The Grade 3 & 4’s Inquiry Units for odd years are:
Term 1
Community
Communities develop according to the needs, ideals and common interests of their inhabitants.
Key Questions:
- How do communities function?
- What drives communities to change?
- What is my place in the community?
- How do groups and individuals respond to the needs, ideals and common interests of the community?
Term 2
Forces & Materials
Scientific processes and understandings have enabled developments throughout history.
Key Questions:
- What is the scientific process?
- How have materials and their uses changed over time?
- What are the impacts of scientific discoveries?
Term 3
First Contact
First contact between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples shape the past, present & future
Central Idea:
The Earth’s physical geography has an impact on settlement and people’s way of life.
Key Questions:
- What prompted different cultural groups to explore the world?
- What were Indigenous peoples’ first experiences with explorers and colonisers?
- What are/were the impacts of settlement?
Term 4
Environmental Change
The natural world is fundamentally altered by both natural processes and human actions
Key Questions:
- What natural processes shaped the Australian environment before humans?
- How have humans altered the Australian environment?
- How do we respond to environmental change?
The Grades 5 & 6’s Inquiry Units for even years are:
Term 1
Invention Convention
An inquiry into humans’ understanding of scientific principles, the impact of scientific & technological advances, changes over time & technology
Central Idea:
Needs and wants are the basis for inventions.
Key Questions:
- How are inventions created?
- What is the process of making an invention?
- How have Australians made a contribution to advancing technology through inventions?
Term 2
Natural Disasters
An inquiry into weather & environmental change
Central Idea:
Earth and its changes impact us in many ways
Key Questions:
- How do geological changes affect the Earth’s surface?
- How does extreme weather change the Earth’s environment?
- How do natural disasters impact on humans and other living things?
Term 3
Pack Your Bags
An inquiry into explorations, migrations, Indigenous Australian history, Australian history & homes & journeys
Central Idea:
Migration has a significant impact on communities.
Key Questions:
- Why do people move to Australia?
- What experiences do different migrants have?
- How are societies influenced by migrants?
- How does my migration story connect to others?
Term 4
Earn and Learn.
An inquiry into community engagement, how communities function & relationships.
Central Idea:
Communities are interdependent in the way they operate.
Key Questions:
- What is a community?
- What are roles within a community?
- How do different members within a community work together?
The Grades 5 & 6’s Inquiry Units for odd years are:
Term 1
Power of One
Our identity and well-being is influenced by choices we make.
Key Questions:
- How do we define our own identity?
- What aspects of our identity and well-being do we have control over?
- How do choices we make define us?
Term 2
Scientists R Us
Through observation and experimentation people make sense of the world around them
Key Questions:
- What is the scientific process?
- How do humans manipulate scientific principles?
- How have our understandings of scientific principles impacted our everyday lives?
Term 3
Geography
People in a community design and build structures to meet their needs
Central Idea:
Migration has a significant impact on communities.
Key Questions:
- How are man-made structures similar / different around the world?
- How have natural geographical features and resources impact various structures?
- How have natural resources impacted constructions?
Term 4
Live & Let Live
Humans use natural resources which have an impact on the environment
Central Idea:
Communities are interdependent in the way they operate.
Key Questions:
- What natural resources are renewable and non-renewable?
- What practices help conserve natural resources?
- How can we become more sustainable?