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.

Central idea: Understanding the characteristics and habitats of animals allows us to support their existence

Key concepts: form, connection, responsibility.

Related concepts: animals, habitats, conservation.

Lines of inquiry:

• Animals classification
• The connection between the animals’ characteristics and their habitats
• How we can support the existence of animals

Learner profiles: inquirer, knowledgable, caring

Attitudes: curiosity, emphaty

Trans-skills: research, self-management