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

Critical reflection and action transform our ideas and communities. 

Key Concepts: Related Concepts

• Perspective: Identity
• Change: Community
• Connection: Relationships

Lines of Inquiry

An inquiry into…

• experimentation for understanding
• number relationships and characteristics
• how perspective impacts our community knowledge

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Risk-Taker
• Inquirer
• Reflective

Approaches to Learning

• Research: Formulating and planning, Data gathering and recording, Synthesizing and interpreting, Evaluating and communicating (We want students to understand the scientific/inquiry process → addressing each part)

• Self Management - Organization

• Social: Interpersonal relationships

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Traits

• Communicator
• Goal Directed and Resilient Individual
• Collaborator