Transdisciplinary Theme

How we organize ourselves: an inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.

Central Idea

People organize themselves in different ways depending on their goals.

Key Concepts: Related Concepts

• Perspective: Beliefs and values
• Connection: Commonality
• Responsibility: Participant and significant

Lines of Inquiry

• An inquiry into different types of government 
• An inquiry into how decisions have consequences 
• An inquiry into how people take action based on their needs, beliefs, and values

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Communicator
• Principled
• Open-Minded

Approaches to Learning

• communication skills
• self-management skills
• social skills

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Traits

• communicator
• goal-directed and resilient
• collaborator