Where we are in place and time

Unit 3

Transdisciplinary Theme

Where we are in place and time: An inquiry into the 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

Stories explain ideas about our world and the human experience.

Las historias explican ideas sobre nuestro mundo y la experiencia humana.

Key Concepts: Related Concepts

  • Perspective: Interpretation
  • Change: Evolution
  • Connection: Relationship, Transformation

Lines of Inquiry

  • The connection between modern ideas and ancient stories
  • Constructing knowledge through storytelling
  • Stories about the Earth

Attributes of the Learner Profile

  • Communicator
  • Knowledgeable
  • Open-Minded

Approaches to Learning

  • Thinking
  • Self-Management
  • Communication

FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Traits

  • Collaborator
  • Goal Directed and Resilient
  • Communicator

FCPS Curriculum by Content Area