Transdisciplinary Theme

How we express ourselves: An inquiry into the ways in which 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 the aesthetic.

Central Idea

Passion leads to social change.

Key Concepts: Related Concepts

• perspective: opinions, prejudice

• change: transformation

• responsibility: rights, interactions, interdependence

Lines of Inquiry

• Justice and responsibility 
• complexity and interconnectedness
• issues ignite action
• change is complex

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Risk-taker
• Knowledgeable
• Principled

Approaches to Learning

• Research Skills: 
  • Information Literacy: Synthesizing and Interpreting 
    • I can take relevant bits of information from different sources and put it together. 
    • I will cite before I write. (Phrase used in library)
• Communication: Literacy- Writing 
  • I can write for different purposes and audiences. 
  • I use tools such as graphic organizers to organize my thinking. 
  • I can take notes and re-write information in my own words.
• Self-Management: States of Mind- Self Motivation
  • Taking action is my responsibility.
  • I understand what I am driven to do.

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Traits

• Creative and Critical Thinker
• Communicator 
• Goal Directed and Resilient Individual