Primary Years Programme
Grade 2
The PYP strives for a balance between the search for understanding, the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, the development of positive attitudes and the opportunity for positive action. Each individual unit of inquiry combines these elements and is placed under one of the six transdisciplinary themes which have significance for all students and all cultures, making the international component of the curriculum visible.
The students have the opportunity to explore knowledge which is of genuine importance in understanding the human condition and to address the fields from the traditional disciplines adding a transdisciplinary perspective as well.
Grade 2 Program of Inquiry
Most of the Language, Social Studies and Science skills are embedded within the Units of Inquiry. Many Math skills are explored in the Units of Inquiry as well. Those that cannot be taught within the Units of Inquiry are taught separately.
These are the six units of inquiry that will be explored in Grade 2:
Transdisciplinary Theme: WHO WE ARE
Unit Title: Me, Myself, and I
Central Idea: Our personal choices impact ourselves and can affect those around us.
Transdisciplinary Theme: WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
Unit Title: A Walk Through Time
Central Idea: The past helps us interpret and address the present and future.
Transdisciplinary Theme: HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
Unit Title: Romp, Rhythm and Rhyme
Central Idea: Communication is not limited to language alone.
Transdisciplinary Theme: HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Unit Title: Over, Under, Around, and Through
Central Idea: Patterns and cycles exist in our world as a result of natural and manmade occurrences.
Transdisciplinary Theme: HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
Unit Title: Coming Together
Central Idea: Our communities are built on systems that help us interact with one another.
Transdisciplinary Theme: SHARING THE PLANET
Unit Title: Home Sweet Home
Central Idea: It is our responsibility to take ownership in protecting the delicate balance existing on our planet.
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