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 relationship between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

Central Idea

People migrate and adapt for many reasons,

Key Concepts: Related Concepts

• Perspective: impact
• Causation: empathy
• Change: power

Lines of Inquiry

• Evaluating multiple points of view
• Consequences and results
• Environmental impacts on people’s choices
• People adapt to change

Attributes of the Learner Profile

• Balanced
• Reflective
• Knowledgeable

Approaches to Learning

• Self-Management Skills
  • How do I manage my feelings and emotions around challenging situations? 
• Thinking Skills 
  • Uncovering complexity and going deeply
  • Reasoning with Evidence
• Communication Skills
  • Reasoning with evidence (ie. Jamestown DBQ)

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Traits

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