Where+We+Are+in+Place+and+Time

**__Parent Letter:__**

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 __ Knowing about our personal histories allows us to understand the past and how it relates to our lives.

__Key Concepts:__ Change, Connection

What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
 * Our personal histories
 * Our host country history
 * How the past has shaped our lives

What teacher questions/provocations will drive these inquiries?
 * How can we find out about our family’s history? (change)
 * What are the five most influential events in my life so far? (connection)
 * How have these events shaped our lives? (connection)
 * What events have shaped Qatar’s history? (change)

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;"> __Learner Profile:__ inquirer, reflective, knowledgeable

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;"> __Attitudes:__ curiosity, appreciation

__<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Summative Assessment Task(s): __ <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;"> Give the students a piece of paper and ask them to make a timeline about their life. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Ask the students to do the same for final assessment.