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 environ

Central Idea

People investigate systems to develop theories about our world.

Key Concepts: Related Concepts

• causation: patterns
• form: relationships
• function: characteristics

Lines of Inquiry

• Exploring relationships and characteristics
• Causes and effects of patterns
• Ways people evaluate theories

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• inquirer
• reflective
• risk-taker

Approaches to Learning

• Thinking - Forming decisions - Revise understandings based on new information and evidence.
• Communication - Writing - Organize information logically.

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Traits

• Creative and Critical Thinker
• Ethical and Global Citizen 
• Communicator