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 environment.

Central Idea

People investigate and experiment to understand the world around them.

Key Concepts: Related Concepts

• form: properties
• function: structure
• change: cause and effect

Lines of Inquiry

• Matter and Magnets
• the form and function of the Scientific Process
• How learners share their knowledge
• How ideas can change or grow

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Inquirer
• Reflective
• Knowledgeable

Approaches to Learning

• thinking skills
• social skills

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Traits

• Collaborator
• Communicator