Transdisciplinary Theme

Where we are in place and time: An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

Central Idea

People make things to help themselves and others.

Key Concepts: Related Concepts

• change: change over time, comparison
• connection: interconnectedness 

Lines of Inquiry

• Using comparison to understand relationships
• Human-made things change over time 
• Using maps and globes to compare

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Reflective
• Thinker

Approaches to Learning

• social skills
• self-management skills

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Traits

• collaborator
• goal-directed and resilient