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.
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