Transdisciplinary ThemesSix transdisciplinary themes of global significance provide the framework for exploration and study:
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Learner Profile
The programme encourages students to become:
- inquirers--their natural curiosity has been nurtured and they actively enjoy learning
- thinkers—they exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to solving complex problems
- communicators—they receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language
- risk-takers--they approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence to explore new ideas
- knowledgeable—they have explored themes that have global significance and have acquired a critical mass of knowledge
- principled—they have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning and have acquired integrity, honesty and a sense of justice
- caring—they show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others, and have a sense of personal commitment to helping others
- open-minded—they respect the values of other individuals and cultures and seek to consider a range of points of view
- well-balanced—they understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being
- reflective—they give thoughtful consideration to their own learning by constructively analysing their personal strengths and weaknesses.
Key CONCEPTS
Learning through these concepts is really the crux of the IB program. In fifth grade, we use these lenses to examine issues in every content area throughout our IB units.
Index Card CHallenge -
If you would like to continue working on the challenge presented in class today... Here are some images of the example that needs to be replicated. Remember... it is ok to feel frustrated, the key is to not let that frustration cause you to stop trying. Try again, try some more, try another way. Be the next Thomas Edison or Wright brother... you CAN figure it out!!
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas A. Edison
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas A. Edison