The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014

The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014
Transdisciplinary
Theme
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the
self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including families,
friends, communities and cultures;
rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time;
personal histories; home and journeys; the
discoveries; explorations and migrations of man
kind; the relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways we discover
and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways
in which we reflect on, extend and
enjoy our creativity; our appreciation
of aesthetics.
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world (physical
and biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of science and
technological advances on society and on
the environment.
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the
structure and function of organisations;
societal decision-making; economic
activities and their impact on humankind
and on the environment.
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to
equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
Unit timeline
• • •
October 1 – November 12 November 13 – December 14 August 22 – September 30 January 7 – February 15 February 18 – April 19 April 22 – June 7
Who We Are
Where We Are in Place and Time
How We Express Ourselves
How the World Works
How We Organise Ourselves
Sharing the Planet
P3
Central Idea: Homes reflect
personal identity and culture.
Key Concepts: function, form,
causation
Related Concepts: uses of
resources, structures, locality,
fact/fiction, genre
Subject Focus: Social
Studies, Language
Lines of Inquiry:
the concept of home
the different types of
homes
the circumstances that
determine where we live
the artifacts we chose to
express our identity and
individuality
Central Idea: Communities are enriched by
their members and the different
perspectives they bring.
Key Concepts: perspective, connection
Related Concepts: diversity, identity, roles,
interdependence, team work
Subject Focus: Social Studies, PSPE
Lines of Inquiry:
what a community is
people within a community
the personal stories of community
members (the different perspectives
of community members)
Central Idea: Form, fuction and
artistic elements help us to
design.
Key Concepts: function,
perspective
Related Concepts: design,
pattern, self expression,
perspective, interpretation, shape
Subject Focus: The Arts,
Mathematics
Lines of Inquiry:
the elements of design
how function influences
design
how we choose shape,
colour and decorations for
our designs
Central Idea: Water goes on a journey
and changes form.
Key Concepts: form, causation,
change
Related Concepts: water flow,
evaporation, condensation, waste water,
water cycle
Subject Focus: Science, Language
Lines of Inquiry:
the journey that water takes
the uses of water
how water changes
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Central Idea: Different communities
have different transport systems.
Key Concepts: function, connection
Related Concepts: transportation,
pollution, technological advances
Subject Focus: Social Studies, Science
Lines of Inquiry:
different transportation systems
and how they are connected
the purpose and function of
different transportation
systems/modes
factors that affect transportation
choices
Central Idea: People and animals
live in habitats and have an effect
upon each other.
Key Concepts: function,
connection, responsibility
Related Concepts: pattern,
relationships, animals, habitats,
impact
Subject Focus: Math, Science,
Social Studies
Lines of Inquiry:
• where animals and people
live
• animals that live in our
environments
• the effect animals and
humans have on each other
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The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014
Transdisciplinary
Theme
Library
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the
self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including families,
friends, communities and cultures;
rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
Children listen to
family, home stories,
followed up by
responses to the
stories. Focus of
stories is working
and playing together
in the home.
Responses include:
drawing, writing,
puppetry, drama.
Focus on supporting
attitudes and
behaviors in the
library (listening,
following
directions), library
skills (recalling,
retelling,
representing).
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time;
personal histories; home and journeys; the
discoveries; explorations and migrations of man
kind; the relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Children listen to stories to
learn about jobs within an
urban community. Children
will be asked to recall details
from the stories.
Children will be provided with
several information books
about jobs (community
helpers). They will vote for
one to have read aloud. After
listening to the nonfiction
narrative, they will be asked to
recall details of the person’s
role in the community.
Focus on difference between
fiction and nonfiction.
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways we discover
and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways
in which we reflect on, extend and
enjoy our creativity; our appreciation
of aesthetics.
Introduction: Story
about writing and
creating books (Library
Mouse by Daniel Kirk).
Children study books –
toy, movable, pop-up,
textured – with special
design features (pop
ups, movable elements,
flaps that open).
Children will discuss
and design as a group a
bottle book, using a
small plastic water
bottle (link with their
classroom study). Then
they will try to design a
bottle book themselves
using a very simple
nursery rhyme.
Focus on nursery
rhyme genre.
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world (physical
and biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of science and
technological advances on society and on
the environment.
Introduction: Journey of
water in No More Water in
the Tub (Arnold). Could
this journey really happen?
Draw a scene.
Read stories and nonfiction
about water and the journey
it takes. Draw a map or
representation of the
journey that the water takes.
Focus on imaginary versus
real/fiction and nonfiction.
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the
structure and function of organisations;
societal decision-making; economic
activities and their impact on humankind
and on the environment.
Introduce with fiction and
nonfiction about subways.
Look at easy readers on the
theme of transportation: Mr.
Putter & Tabby series (Fly
the Plane, Run the Race,
Row the Boat, Take the
Train); Scholastic Level 1
Readers (Hello, Fire
Truck!; Hello, Freight
Train!: Hello, School Bus!);
Level 2 Good Driving,
Amelia Bedelia. Segue into
a stand-alone about easy
reader. Discuss easy readers
and easy reader chapter
books; series; authors;
illustrators). Compare easy
reader levels.
Focus: Learning about the
world from fiction and
nonfiction. Locating easy
readers. Understanding the
purpose of easy readers as
a genre. What is a series?
What is a reading level?
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to
equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
Introduction: The Best
Seat in Second Grade
by Katharine Kenah –
name the animals in the
story. Which are pets,
wild, or farm? Zoo by
Anthony Browne.
Where do the animals
live when they are in
the wild?
Viewing visuals from
fiction and non-fiction
narratives: only people,
only animals, animals
and people. Where are
the animals – in homes,
zoos, or the wild?
Read fiction about pets,
farm animals and
domestic animals to
compare different ways
of treating animals.
Animal rescue /
relationship stories, in
fiction and nonfiction
formats.
Activities and further
info
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The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014
Transdisciplinary
Theme
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the
self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including families,
friends, communities and cultures;
rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time;
personal histories; home and journeys; the
discoveries; explorations and migrations of man
kind; the relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways we discover
and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways
in which we reflect on, extend and
enjoy our creativity; our appreciation
of aesthetics.
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world (physical
and biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of science and
technological advances on society and on
the environment.
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the
structure and function of organisations;
societal decision-making; economic
activities and their impact on humankind
and on the environment.
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to
equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
Focus: Easy readers
and what the Level 2
mean. Learning about
the world from fiction
and nonfiction. What
are true stories?
Maths:
integrated in unit
Data Handling
Constructing
Understand that sets
can be organised by
different attributes
Transferring
Represent information
through pictographs and
tally marks
Applying
Apply and create
pictographs and tally
marks
Pattern and Function
Measurement
Measure arbitary unit
Map making
Time – today tomorrow, soon,
later,
Data handling
Shape and Space
Constructing:
Understand that there are
relationships among and
between 2D and 3D
shapes
Understand that 2D and
3D shapes can be created
by putting together and/or
taking apart other shapes
Understand that geometric
shapes are useful for
representing real world
situations
Transferring:
Analyse and describe the
relationships between 2D
and 3D shapes
Represent ideas about the
real world using geometric
vocabulary and symbols
Applying:
Analyse and use what they
know about 3D shapes to
describe and work with 2D
Measurement
Capacity
Data handling
Probability
Estimation
Measurement
Constructing:
understand that attributes can
be compared and described
Understand the use of standard
units to measure
Understand that tools can be
used to measure
Transferring:
identify, compare and describe
attributes of real objects
Estimate and measure objects
using standard units of
measurement
Applying:
Describe observations about
events and objects in real life
situations
Use non-standard units of
measurement to solve problems
in real life situations involving
length and mass
Shape and Space
Pattern/Function
Constructing: Understand
that patterns can be found
in everyday situations e.g.
nature
Transferring: Represent
patterns in a variety of
ways
Applying: Extend and
create patterns
Shape and Space
Constructing:
Understand that examples
of symmetry and
transformations can be
found in their immediate
environment
Transferring:
Identify lines of reflective
symmetry
Applying:
Recognise and explain
simple symmetrical
designs in the environment
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The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014
Transdisciplinary
Theme
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the
self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including families,
friends, communities and cultures;
rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time;
personal histories; home and journeys; the
discoveries; explorations and migrations of man
kind; the relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways we discover
and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways
in which we reflect on, extend and
enjoy our creativity; our appreciation
of aesthetics.
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world (physical
and biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of science and
technological advances on society and on
the environment.
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the
structure and function of organisations;
societal decision-making; economic
activities and their impact on humankind
and on the environment.
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to
equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
shapes
Constructing:
Understand that geometric
shapes are useful for
representing real world
situations
Understand the directions can
be used to describe pathways,
regions, positions and
boundaries of their immediate
environment
Transferring:
Describe position and direction
Applying:
Explore and describe paths,
regions, positions and
boundaries of their immediate
environment
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The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014
Transdisciplinary
Theme
Maths:
stand
alone
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Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the
self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including families,
friends, communities and cultures;
rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
Numbers
Revise counting and ordering to 20
Counting to 20 with accuracy
Read write and order numbers to 30.
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time;
personal histories; home and journeys; the
discoveries; explorations and migrations of man
kind; the relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Compare numbers to 30 and say which is less or more
Continue a count forwards or backwards from a given number
Odd and even numbers
Introduce numbers more than 20
Shapes
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways we discover
and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways
in which we reflect on, extend and
enjoy our creativity; our appreciation
of aesthetics.
Identify regular 2D shapes eg circle triangles square and rectangle and describe their
properties
Understand that some 3D shapes have 2D faces
Sorting, Matching and Patterns
Sort objects according to attributes such as size and shape
Talk about, recognize and create patterns that exist in or on real objects.
Make predictions from simple patterns
Design applications. Use of
ipad to explain their ideas
Use of apps to support
language and
mathematics. Use QR
codes to access unit
youtubes and relevant
sites.
Take pictures of various members of
staff as they go about their work and
provide captions.
Use of apps to support language and
mathematics.
Use QR codes to access unit youtubes
and relevant sites.
Introduce Ipads
Use the following
programmes to make and
explore design: Art Lab,
Pattern Tool HD, Design
Museum
Use of apps to support
language and mathematics
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world (physical
and biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of science and
technological advances on society and on
the environment.
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the
structure and function of organisations;
societal decision-making; economic
activities and their impact on humankind
and on the environment.
Simple addition and subtraction
Understand the operation of addition and subtraction
Solve simple problems or puzzles and make simple estimates and predictions
Begin to use + - and = signs to record mental calculations
Language more/less/equal with numbers in pictograph
Uses the knowledge that addition is commutative
Understand that subtraction is also difference
Use the = sign to represent equality
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to
equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
Recognize that more than 2 numbers can be added together
Know addition and subtraction facts for all pairs of numbers with a total of at least 5
Use numbers facts to add and subtract mentally
Recognize a symbol to represent an unknown number
Use fraction names half, fourth, and quarter to describe part and whole relationships
Odd and even numbers
Introduce place value
Numbers 1-50
Begin to use + - and = signs to record calculations
Use of apps to support language and
mathematics
Use QR codes to access unit
youtubes and relevant sites.
Use of apps to record their
findings.
Use of apps to support language
and mathematics. Use of apps
to record their findings.
Use QR codes to access unit
youtubes and relevant sites.
Use ipads to collect and
record data about animals
around the school campus.
Collect students opinions and
information like favourite
pets
Online activities on
camouflage on walking with
the beasts website.
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The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014
Transdisciplinary
Theme
Visual Arts
PE
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the
self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including families,
friends, communities and cultures;
rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
Central Idea:
Homes reflect personal
identity and culture
Concepts: Form
An Inquiry into:
the concept of home
and room
the decoration of
homes, materials
and furniture
homes in different
locations and
cultures
Artistic elements:
Form, shape, materials
Genres:
Diorama
(Fully intergrated)
Cooperative Games
Central Idea:
Each game has an aim
and rules.
An Inquiry into:
A variety of games
The aims of a game
The rules of a game
The responsibilities
within a game
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time;
personal histories; home and journeys; the
discoveries; explorations and migrations of man
kind; the relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Central idea:
Communities are enriched by
their members and the different
perspectives they bring
Concepts: Responsibility
An inquiry into:
what is a community
the personal story or
perspective of community
members
making a mural as a community
Artistic elements:
Colour, line, perspective
Genres:
Mural
(intergrated)
Ball Games and skills
(Introduction to Football)
Central Idea:
There are different ways to
throw, catch and kick a ball.
An Inquiry into:
how to kick a ball
how to trap a ball
how to pass a ball
how to control a ball
goalkeepers skills
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways we discover
and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways
in which we reflect on, extend and
enjoy our creativity; our appreciation
of aesthetics.
Central idea:
Function and artistic
elements help us to
design.
Concepts: Perspective
An inquiry into:
Designing new art from
functional objects.
Perspective and shape
Self expression
Pattern and decoration
Artistic elements:
Line, shape, form, texture
Genres:
Recycled art
(Fully intergrated)
Introduction to
Gymnastics
Central Idea:
We can make patterns in
our movements.
An Inquiry into:
What gymnastics is
Different balances,
rolls and jumps
Working in a way that
is safe for ourselves
and others
Combining elements
into sequences
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world (physical
and biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of science and
technological advances on society and on
the environment.
Central idea:
We can use illustrations to
represent different forms of
water in the water cycle.
Concepts: Causation
An inquiry into:
the different forms of water in
storybooks
different techniques to
illustrate water
different shapes, stages of water
Artistic elements:
Line, colour, materials
Genres:
Paintings, drawings
(intergrated)
Ball Games and skills
(Introduction to Basketball
and Hockey)
Central Idea:
There are different ways to
throw, catch and kick a ball.
(Continued)
An Inquiry into:
how to throw/shoot a ball
how to catch a ball
how to dribble a ball
how to pass a ball
how to hit a ball
how to control a ball
goalkeepers skills
(Continued)
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the
structure and function of organisations;
societal decision-making; economic
activities and their impact on humankind
and on the environment.
Central Idea:
Different communities have
different transport systems.
Concepts: connection
Lines of Inquiry:
• Different transportation
systems and how they are
connected
• The purpose and function
of different transportation
systems/modes
Factors that affect
transportation choices
Artistic elements:
Designing and creating 3D
objects.
Genres:
3D map
(intergrated)
Introduction to Fitness
Central Idea:
We can improve our fitness.
An Inquiry into:
What fitness is
How we can improve our
fitness
Changes to our body when
we do fitness activities
Integration with the Unit of
Inquiry “ Sharing the Planet”
Students will explore different
ways of animals’ travelling
around the world: jump like a
bunny, hop like a kangaroo,
gallop like an antelope, sprint
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to
equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
Central Idea:
People and animals live in
habitats and have an
effect upon each other
Concepts: connection
and function
An inquiry into:
the shapes of the head
and the body of
animals
the colours of nature
the patterns and
texture of animals
Artistic elements:
Colour, texture, space,
patterns
Genres:
Nature, Paintings
Observational Drawings
(intergrated concept)
Introduction to Athletics
Central Idea:
In athletics we learn how
to use our arms and legs
effectively.
An Inquiry into:
Athletics disciplines
The basic techniques of
each discipline
Preparing for an event
and finishing an event
Body awareness and
body control
Practicing Sports day
events
Updated: 28 August 2013

The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014
Transdisciplinary
Theme
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the
self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including families,
friends, communities and cultures;
rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time;
personal histories; home and journeys; the
discoveries; explorations and migrations of man
kind; the relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways we discover
and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways
in which we reflect on, extend and
enjoy our creativity; our appreciation
of aesthetics.
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world (physical
and biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of science and
technological advances on society and on
the environment.
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the
structure and function of organisations;
societal decision-making; economic
activities and their impact on humankind
and on the environment.
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to
equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
like a cheetah, jump like a frog,
walk like a goose, etc.
Performing
Arts
Unit Title: Routine and rhythm
Central Idea:
We establish routines to work as a group.
An Inquiry into:
• Learning as a group
• Routines in drama
• Working as a group
Unit Title: Movement and music
Central Idea:
We experience music first through
movement, then through instruments.
An Inquiry into:
• how we can move to music
• using the voice and body to create musical
patterns
• transferring body percussion to
instruments
• play unturned percussion instruments in
time with a beat
Unit title:
Drama
Central Idea
We can
characterize
the figures of
a story.
An Inquiry
into:
using our
bodies to
become
characters
using our
voices to
support a
story
using our
voices to
support a
character
Central Idea: People and
animals live in habitats and
have an effect upon each
other
An inquiry into:
• Where animals and
people live
• The difference between
people and animals.
• How nature is one
interconnected system
Artistic mediums
Characterisation of
different animals
Role play of sharing and
conflict scenarios
Choir – group song
Percussive
accompaniment
Creating forms to express
ideas
Host
Country
What “tastes” and
“smells” are unique to
Azerbaijan.
Guest speakers: blind
people (children and
adults).
Fieldtrip to dog training
centre.
Packaging and preserving
techniques of Azerbaijan.
Compare local diet to other
cultures.
Learn about the meaning
behind the local
celebrations: Novruz,
Woman’s Day, and
Independence Day.
Study and
experiments in
weather in
Azerbaijan.
Study and visit Gobustan. the life and
culture there before. Study buildings and
excavations of the Old City.
Look at Azerbaijan
carpets at the Museum.
Look at Natural color and
dyes of Azerbaijan
carpets.
Updated: 28 August 2013

The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014
Transdisciplinary
Theme
Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the
self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including families,
friends, communities and cultures;
rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time;
personal histories; home and journeys; the
discoveries; explorations and migrations of man
kind; the relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways we discover
and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways
in which we reflect on, extend and
enjoy our creativity; our appreciation
of aesthetics.
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world (physical
and biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of science and
technological advances on society and on
the environment.
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the
structure and function of organisations;
societal decision-making; economic
activities and their impact on humankind
and on the environment.
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to
equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
Updated: 28 August 2013