Pathways School Noida

Programme of Inquiry 2019-20

Nursery How we express ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and
ideas, feelings, nature , culture , beliefs , and valu
ways in which we reflect on ,extend and enjoy
creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic
How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human –made systems and communities; the
structures and functions of organizations
societal decision-making; economic activities
and their impact on humankind and the
environment
Who we are
An Inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and
values; personal, physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human relationships including
families, friends, communities and cultures; rights
and responsibilities; what it means to be a human
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the
struggle to share finite resources with other people
and with other living things; communities and the
other relationships within and between them;
access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict
resolution.

TITLE Play – year long unit Food Who am I Interdependence

1 2 3 4
CENTRAL Through play, people communicate, create, Food comes from different places. Every day I can learn about who I am and what I Animals and People interact in different contexts.
IDEA imagine and come to discover new things. can do

KEY & · Function (Communication) - Function (role) · Form (Physical characteristics) · Change (Growth)
RELATED · - Connection (system) ·
CONCEPTS
Perspective (Imagination) · Perspective (likes and dislikes) Connection (Interdependence)
· Causation (Discovery) · Change (Growth) · Responsibility
- Change (transformation)

LINES OF · Communication through play - Where food comes from (Function) · My physical characteristic and senses · Animals and their young ones
INQUIRY · Imagination in play - People create system to provide food · Feelings, likes and dislikes · The roles animals play in people’s lives
(Connection)
· Material exploration · How I am growing and changing · Our responsibility for the well-being of
animals
- How food changes (Change)

LEARNER · Communicator - Inquirer · Caring · Caring

PROFILE · Inquirer - Thinker · Open minded · Knowledgeable
- Reflective
· Risk-taker · Reflective · Balanced

ATL · Communication - Self-management · Social

· Thinking
SKILLS · Social - Thinking · Self-management
- Research
· Research
· Self-management ·

KG How we express ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we
discover and express ideas, feelings , nature ,
culture , beliefs , and values; the ways in which
we reflect on ,extend and enjoy our creativity
;our appreciation of the aesthetic
Pathways School Noida
Programme of Inquiry 2019-20
Who we are
An Inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs
and values; personal, physical ,mental ,social
and spiritual health; human relationships
including families ,friends, communities and
cultures ; rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be a human
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the
struggle to share finite resources with other
people and with other living things; communities
and the other relationships within and between
them ;access to equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
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 human
use their understanding of scientific and
technological advances on the society and on the
environment.

TITLE Stories- Year Long Unit Relationships Plants Materials

1 2 3 4

CENTRAL Stories convey ideas and feelings and can be People have a role to play in developing and Plants sustain life on Earth and play a role in our lives. Understanding materials helps us to decide its usage.
IDEA expressed in a variety of ways. maintaining their relationships

KEY & · Form (structure) · Connection (relationships) · Causation (Growth) · Form (Properties)
RELATED · Connection (communication) · Perspective (friendship) · Function (Contribution) · Change (Manipulation)
CONCEPTS
· Perspective (expression) · Function (behavior) · Responsibility (Care) · Function (purpose)

LINES OF · Types of stories · Relationships in our lives (family and · How plants grow · Materials around us
INQUIRY · How stories express feelings and ideas friends) · How plants contribute to life on Earth · Changes materials go through
· Creating and expressing stories · How we make and maintain friends · Caring for plants · Using materials for specific purposes
· My responsibilities towards self and
others
·
LEARNER · Communicator · Open minded · Inquirer · Thinker
PROFILE · Risk taker · Reflective · Knowledgeable · Inquirer
· Balanced · Principled · Caring
·
ATL SKILLS · Thinking · Social · Research · Research
· Communication · Communication · Thinking · Self-Management

Grade 1 Who we are
An Inquiry into the nature of the
self; beliefs and values; personal, responsibilities in the struggle to share
physical , mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including families
,friends, communities and cultures
; rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be a human
Pathways School Noida
Programme of Inquiry 2019-20
Sharing the Planet Where we are in place and time How the world works How we express ourselves
An inquiry into rights and An Inquiry into orientation in place and An inquiry into the natural world and its An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and
time; personal histories; homes and laws the interaction between the express ideas, feelings, nature , culture , beliefs ,
;
finite resources with other people and journeys; the discoveries; exploration and and values; the ways in which we reflect on
natural world (physical and biological)
with other living things; communities migration of human kind; the relationship ,extend and enjoy our creativity ;our appreciation
and human societies; how human use
and the other relationships within and between and the interconnectedness of of the aesthetic
their understanding of scientific and
between them; access to equal individuals and civilizations, from local
technological advances on the society
opportunities; peace and conflict and global perspective
and on the environment.
resolution.

TITLE Celebrations- Water Maps and Globes Natural cycles Imagination

Year long unit 2 3 4 5
1
CENTRAL Celebrations reflect people’s Water is essential to life and as a People use maps and globes to explore The Earth’s natural cycles influence Imagination is a powerful tool for extending our
IDEA beliefs and values. limited resource needs to be the world around them. the
ability to think, create and express ourselves.
conserved. activity of living things.

KEY & · Form (Characteristics) · Function (Limited resource) · Form (Maps) · Function (Cycles) · Connection (Communication)
RELATED · Causation (Diversity) · Connection (sustainability) · Function (Directions) · Change (Interaction) · Perspective (Imagination)
CONCEPTS
· Connection (Comparison) · Responsibility (Conservation) · Connection (Geography) · Causation (Pattern) · Function (Creativity)

LINES OF · Different types of · Sources and how water is used · Types of maps · Natural cycles (e.g. night and · Expressing our imagination
INQUIRY celebrations · How water sustains life · Purpose of maps and globes day, weather patterns, seasons) · Considering other perspectives through
· Reasons for celebrations · Conserving water · Using maps to identify where we · Actions people take in response to imagination
· Connections between are earth’s Natural cycles · Solving problems using our imagination
different celebrations · Routines of living things related to
Earth’s natural cycles
LEARNER · Reflective · Principled · Inquirers · Inquirers · Thinker
PROFILE · Open-minded · Caring · Reflective · Knowledgeable · Communicator
· Balanced · Risk-taker

ATL SKILLS · Social · Thinking · Thinking · Self-management · Communication

· Communication Research · Research · Communication · Thinking

Grade 2 How we express ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in
which we discover and
express ideas , feelings ,
nature , culture , beliefs , and
values; the ways in which we
reflect on ,extend and enjoy
our creativity ;our
appreciation of the aesthetic
Pathways School Noida
Programme of Inquiry 2019-20
Who we are Where we are in place How we organize ourselves Sharing the Planet How the world works
An Inquiry into the and time An inquiry into the An inquiry into rights and An inquiry into the natural world and its
nature of the self; An Inquiry into orientation interconnectedness of human responsibilities in the struggle to laws the interaction between the natural
;
beliefs and values; in place and time; personal –made systems and share finite resources with other
personal, physical histories; homes and communities; the structures people and with other living things; world (physical and biological) and human
societies; how human use their
,mental ,social and journeys; the discoveries; and functions of organizations communities and the relationships
understanding of scientific and
spiritual health; human exploration and migration of ;societal decision-making within and between them; access to
technological advances on the society and
relationships including human kind; the relationship ;economic activities and their equal opportunities; peace and
on the environment.
families ,friends, between and the impact on humankind and the conflict resolution.
communities and interconnectedness of environment
cultures ; rights and individuals and civilizations,
responsibilities; what it from local and global
means to be a human perspective

TITLE Personal Experiences Traditions Products Survival & Adaptation Simple Machines
Year long unit 2 3 4 5
1
CENTRAL Personal experiences provide Our traditions reflect what is important to our family Products go through a process Survival of living things is dependent People apply their understanding of forces
IDEA inspiration for an artist to create. and community. of change before they are on their ability to adapt to the to invent and create simple machines
used. habitat in which they live. they use in daily lives.
KEY & · Perspective (Personal stories) · Change (Chronology) · Causation (Geography) · Form (habitats) · Form (characteristics)
RELATED · · · ·
CONCEPTS
Function (emotions) · Causation (Traditions) Change (Transformation) Connection (living Function (force, energy)
· Responsibility (Communication) · Connection (Process) environment) · Causation (application, invention)
· Form (beliefs & values)
· Function (Survival)
· Connection (Culture)
LINES OF · Sharing personal experiences · My family history · Origin of products · Features of different habitats · The ways in which we use simple
INQUIRY · How personal experience inspire · Traditions in my family · The stages of production · The connection between living machines in our everyday life
us · Similarities and Differences between beliefs and · How products are things and their habitat · How simple machines work
· Expressing personal experiences values of different communities consumed · Role of adaptation in survival
· Inventing and creating simple
in different ways · The cultural influence of traditions machines

LEARNER · Communicator · Open minded · Inquirer · Caring · Risk-takers

PROFILE · ·
· Open minded Knowledgeable · Knowledgeable Reflective · Thinker
· Inquirer · Balanced
ATL SKILLS · Thinking · Self-management · Cooperation · Thinking · Thinking
· Communication · Social Enthusiasm · Research · Self-management
· Communication · Communication ·
- Research
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Programme of Inquiry 2019-20

Grade 3 Who we are
An Inquiry into the nature of
the self; beliefs and values;
personal, physical, mental,
social and spiritual health;
human relationships including
families, friends, communities
and cultures; rights and
responsibilities; what it means
to be a human
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle
to
share finite resources with
other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to
equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
How we express ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we
discover and express ideas, feelings,
nature, culture, beliefs, and values;
the ways in which we reflect on
,extend and enjoy our creativity ;our
appreciation of the aesthetic
Where we are in place and
time
An Inquiry into orientation in
place and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries; exploration
and migration of humankind;
the relationship between and
the interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations,
from local and global
perspective
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 human use
their understanding of
scientific and
technological advances on
the society and on the
environment.
How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into the
interconnectedness of human –
made systems and communities; the
structures and functions of
organizations ;societal decision-
making ;economic activities and
their impact on humankind and the
environment

TITLE Balanced choices Peace and conflict Light and sound Design and Marketplace
1 2 3 structures 5
4

CENTRAL The choices we make The action and responses of all Light and sound are used to create The design of a structure depends on the geographical A marketplace is a system of trading
IDEA contribute to personal well- involved can create and solve dramatic effect to capture an location and purpose. goods and services to meet the
being. conflict. audience. needs of the community.

KEY & · Form (Classification) · Causation (Conflict) · Function (light and sound) · Form (Stability) · Form (Features)
RELATED · Causation (Habits) · Function (Resolution) · Connection (dramatic effect) · Function (History) · Change (Systems)
CONCEPTS
· Responsibility (hygiene) · Connection (Mediation) · Perspective (performance) · Connection (Environment and materials) · Responsibility
· Perspective (Design) (Entrepreneurship)

LINES OF · Daily habits and routines · Causes of conflict · How light and sound work · Stable structures around us · The elements that form a
INQUIRY (Nutrition) · · market place
· Strategies to resolve conflict How to manipulate and use light Historical structures
· Balanced choices · Role in conflict resolution and sound for dramatic effect · Connection between materials, location and design · Marketplace- then and now
· Consequence of choices · Using light and sound in · Building stable and purposeful structures · Marketing a product or service
on well being performances

LEARNER · Balanced · Open minded-added · Knowledgeable · Knowledgeable · Thinkers

PROFILE · Risk taker · Caring · Communicator · Thinker · Communicator
· Reflective · Principled · Inquirer · Balanced · Inquirers
ATL SKILLS · Self-management · Social · Communication · Research · Self-management
· Thinking · Thinking · Research · Thinking · Social
· Communication · Social
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Programme of Inquiry 2019-20
Grade 4 How we express ourselves Sharing the Planet How the world works How we organize ourselves Where we are in place and time Who we are

An inquiry into the ways in
which we discover and
express ideas , feelings
,nature , culture , beliefs , and
values; the ways in which we
reflect on ,extend and enjoy
our creativity ;our
appreciation of the aesthetic
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living
things ; communities and the
other relationships within and
between them ;access to equal
opportunities; peace and conflict
resolution.
An inquiry into the natural world
and its laws; the interaction
between the natural world
(physical and biological) and
human societies; how human
use their understanding of
scientific and technological
advances on the society and on
the environment.
An inquiry into the
interconnectedness of human –
made systems and
communities; the structures
and functions of organizations;
societal decision-making
;economic activities and their
impact on humankind and the
environment
An Inquiry into orientation in
place and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries;exploration and
migration of human kind; the
relationship between and the
interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations,
from local and global
perspective
An Inquiry into the nature of
the self; beliefs and
values;personal, physical
,mental ,social and spiritual
health; human relationships
including families ,friends,
communities and cultures ;
rights and responsibilities;
what it means to be a human

TITLE Communication Sustainability New-age materials Governance Migration Human body

Year-long unit 2 3 4 5 6
1
CENTRAL People can use different forms of People’s daily actions can sustain New-age materials can pose Governing systems and decision- People migrate for different The effective interaction
IDEA communication to convey a and maintain the Earth’s challenges to and provide benefits making influence the lives of reasons with wide ranging effects. between human-body systems
message effectively. resources. for the society. citizens. contributes to health.
KEY & · Perspective (Features) · Form (Renewable and non- · Change (Physical and · Form (Governance, System) · Change (Migration, · Function (systems)
RELATED renewable) Exploration) ·
· Function (Medium, Audience) chemical changes) · Function (Decision making) Connection
CONCEPTS
· · Causation (equity, depletion) · · Causation (History, (Interdependence)
Connection (Persuasion) · Function (innovation) Connection (Citizenship)
· Responsibility (sustainability) Geography) · Responsibility (Health,
· Causation (Impact) · Perspective (Personal history) Improvement)
LINES OF - Analyzing different forms of · Earth’s resources (renewable · Changes materials undergo · Different types of · The reasons why people · Body systems and how
INQUIRY communication non-renewable) government migrate they work
· Need for New-age materials
- Use of images, text and · · ·
Struggle to share finite · Benefits and challenges of Decision making processes · Migration throughout history How body systems are
music in communication resources interdependent
new-age materials · How decisions impact the · Effects of migration on
· Conveying message · Sustainable practices lives of citizens communities and individuals · Impact of lifestyle
effectively choices on the body
LEARNER · Communicator · Caring · Inquirer · Knowledgeable · Open-minded · Inquirer
PROFILE · Principled
· Principled · Reflective · Knowledgeable · Risk-taker · Balanced
· Thinker

ATL SKILLS · Communication Thinking · Thinking · Communication · Social · Research

· Social · Research · Self-Management · Self-management · Research · Self-management

Grade 5 Where we are in place and time
An Inquiry into orientation in
place and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries; exploration
and migration of human kind;
the relationship between and
the interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations,
from local and global
perspective
TITLE Civilizations
1 2
CENTRAL Evidence of past civilizations can
IDEA be used to make connections to
present-day societies.
KEY & ● Form (themes)
RELATED ● Connection (evidence)
● Function (Past and
CONCEPTS
present)
· (Conservation)
LINES OF ● Characteristics of
INQUIRY civilizations
● Evidences of past
Civilizations
● Connections between
past and present
· maintaining the balance
LEARNER · Inquirer
PROFILE · Knowledgeable
· Thinker
ATL SKILLS · Research
· Thinking
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle
to share finite resources with
other people and with other
living things ; communities
and the other relationships
within and between them
;access to equal
opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
PYP exhibition will enable students to choose an area of interest from any of the 6 themes
Biodiversity
Biodiversity relies on maintaining
the interdependent balance of
organisms within and across
systems.
· Connection
(Interconnectedness)
· Change (Biodiversity)
· Responsibility
· Ways in which organisms
are interdependent
· Factors that influence the
balance within and across
the natural world
· Our responsibility in
· Inquirer
· Caring
· Reflective
· Research
· Thinking
Pathways School Noida
Programme of Inquiry 2019-20
How we organize ourselves
An inquiry into the
interconnectedness of human
– express ideas, feelings,
made systems and communities;
the structures and functions of
organizations; societal decision-
making; economic activities and
their impact on humankind and
the environment
Organizations
3 4
Actions of individuals and
organizations can contribute to
social justice and access to equal
opportunities.
· Causation (purpose)
· Function (Social justice)
· Responsibility (Action)
· Organizations and their
purpose
· Ways in which individuals and
organizations contribute to
social justice
· Our contribution to the society
· Reflective
· Knowledgeable
· Communicator
· Communication
· Social
How we express ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in
which we discover and
nature, culture , beliefs , and
values; the ways in which we
reflect on ,extend and enjoy
our creativity ;our
appreciation of the aesthetic
Artists
Artists express their beliefs,
values, and feelings through their
work.
· Function (techniques)
· ·
Perspective (interpretation)
· Causation (influence)
· The techniques artists use
· Influences impacting the
artists’ work
· How artists portray feelings
through their work
·
· Communicator
· Open -minded
· Risk-taker
· Communication
· Social
Who we are
An Inquiry into the nature
of the self; beliefs and
values; personal, physical,
mental ,social and spiritual
health; human relationships
including families ,friends,
communities and cultures ;
rights and responsibilities;
what it means to be a
human
Sense of self
5 6
Developing a sense of self
involves understanding of
the physical and emotional
changes.
· Change (Adolescence)
Function (well-being)
· Causation (sense of
self)
· How our bodies are
changing
· Social and emotional
well being
· Sense of self
· Knowledgeable
· Balanced
· Reflective
· Social
· Self-management
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 human use
their understanding of scientific
and technological advances on
the society and on the
environment.
Energy
Energy may be converted from
one form to another and stored
in various ways.
· Form (energy)
·
Change (transformation)
· Responsibility
(conservation)
· Forms of energy
· Transformation of energy
· Alternate sources of
energy
· Inquirer
· Reflective
· Thinking
· Self-Management