Transdisciplinary Theme

How the world works: An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the government.

Central Idea

We connect learning to make meaning and take action.

Key Concepts: Related Concepts

• function: patterns
• change: inquiry
• causation: relationships

Lines of Inquiry

• an inquiry into cycles and needs of living things
• an inquiry into how relationships and patterns help us understand the world
• an inquiry into how to investigate and share our learning

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Knowledgeable
• Communicators
• Balanced

Approaches to Learning

• self-management skills
• communication skills
• research skills

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Traits

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