Who we are

Unit 1

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.

Central Idea

We observe change to understand ourselves and our world.

Key Concepts: Related Concepts

  • form: patterns
  • perspective: point of view
  • change: cycles

Lines of Inquiry

  • Observation and analysis 
  • Forms of change
  • Evolving perspectives 

Attributes of the Learner Profile

  • Thinker
  • Reflective

Approaches to Learning

  • Thinking - Analysis
  • Research - Observation
  • Self-Management

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Traits

  • Collaborator
  • Communicator
  • Goal-Directed and Resilient Individual 

FCPS Curriculum by Content Area