PYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023
An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

Who we are

Where we are in place
and time

How we express
ourselves

How the world works

How we organize
ourselves

Sharing the planet

An inquiry into the nature of theself; beliefs and values;
personal, physical, mental,social and spiritual health;human relationships including
families, friends, communities
and cultures; rights andresponsibilities; what it means
to be human.

An inquiry into orientation inplace and time; personal
histories; homes andjourneys; the discoveries,
explorations and migrationsof humankind; therelationships between andthe interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations,from local and global
perspectives.

An inquiry into the ways inwhich we discover andexpress ideas, feelings,
nature, culture, beliefs andvalues; the ways in which
we reflect on, extend andenjoy our creativity; ourappreciation of the aesthetic.

An inquiry into the natural
world and its laws; theinteraction between thenatural world (physical andbiological) and humansocieties; how humans use
their understanding of
scientific principles; theimpact of scientific andtechnological advances onsociety and on theenvironment.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness of humanmade systems andcommunities; the structure andfunction of organizations;societal decision-making;economic activities and theirimpact on humankind and theenvironment.

An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in the struggle
to share finite resources withother people and with otherliving things; communities andthe relationships within andbetween them; access to equal
opportunities; peace andconflict resolution.

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Unit Title:

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Central Idea: People can learn
about who they are, with, andthrough others

Central Idea: Places forlearning can show thecommunity’s values and holdtheir memories

Central Idea: Ideas andfeelings can be communicatedin a variety of modes

Central Idea: Appreciation of theenvironment shapes people’sconnection to it.

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Preschool●●●

Our characteristics andabilities
How abilities change
Myself as part of a group●●●

Characteristics of acommunity
How people growwithin and embrace
environments
How values are
created by people
within a community●●

Identifying and describing
feelings and ideas
Ways to communicate withothersResponding to others●●

The ways people use theirsenses to appreciate different
environments
How our actions can lead toharmony or imbalance
The responsibilities we haveto and for environments

Key Concepts

Form, change, connection

Connection, perspective,functionForm, connection, responsibility

Function, causation, responsibility

Related Concepts

Identity, growth

Environment, growth, values

Materials, cause and effect,
emotions

Sense, environment, systems

SkillsSelf-management, Thinking

Research, Social

Communication, Thinking

Research, self-management

Learner Profile

Risk-taker, knowledgeable

Open-minded, inquirer

Caring, reflective,
communicator

Well-balanced, principled, thinker

Subject Area
Integration

Music, Science, Social Studies,PE

Science, Social Studies

PYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

Who we are

Where we are in place andtime

How we express ourselves

How the world works

How we organize ourselves

Sharing the planet

An inquiry into the nature of theself; beliefs and values;
personal, physical, mental,social and spiritual health;human relationships including
families, friends, communities
and cultures; rights andresponsibilities; what it means
to be human.

An inquiry into orientation inplace and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries, explorations
and migrations of humankind;the relationships between andthe interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations, fromlocal and global perspectives.

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 the natural world andits laws; the interaction between thenatural world (physical andbiological) and human societies;
how humans use theirunderstanding of scientificprinciples; the impact of scientificand technological advances onsociety and on the environment.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness of humanmade systems and communities;
the structure and function oforganizations; societal decisionmaking; economic activities andtheir impact on humankind andthe environment.

An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in the struggle toshare finite resources with otherpeople and with other living
things; communities and therelationships within and between
them; access to equal
opportunities; peace and conflict
resolution.

Unit Title:

Unit Title:

Unit Title:-

Unit Title:-

Central Idea: We support one
another in a community whichenables us to learn

Central Idea: A home is a basic
need for all people that people build
to meet our needs.

Central Idea: We can express ourcreativity and imagination throughthe arts, and we can share andexpress our opinions

K3

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Our responsibilities atschoolHow we explore ourschool environment
How our actions affectother people in thecommunity●●●

Different types of homes
Similarities and differencesof homes in different
placesWhy there are different
types of homes in different
places●●●●●Key Concepts

Function, responsibility,
connection

Related Concepts

Behavior, communication,
initiative, relationships

SkillsSocial, Self-management

Learner Profile

Principled, Balanced, Caring

Subject Area
Integration

Music
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Form, Function, Causation

Exploring art forms andassociated materials.
How we use materials andobjects to express
ourselves.
How we express ourimagination and creativity.
How the expression
communicates to theaudience (the people
around us), and how wereveal our feelings in
response to presentations.

Social Studies-

I am a responsible student-

Basic communication in theclassroom

ELA

Math
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Numbers (Ordinal-

Cleaning up, organizing
equipment, behavioral practices
and team games teachingkindness and cooperation.

PE

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Types of transportation we
use
Reasons why people choose
different types oftransportation
Transportation systems in
our community

Perspective, form, function

Form, connection, function

Perception, communication,
expression

Structures, properties, systems,
evidence, behavior

Communication, Social

Communication, Thinking

Research, Thinking

Open-minded, Thinker

Communicator, Risk-taker, Reflector

Inquirer, Knowledgeable

Art, Music, PSPE, Math
Songs about family, friends, andschoolCentral Idea: People maketransportation systems to help theneeds of the community

PYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023
An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

Who we are

Where we are in place
and time

How we express
ourselves

How the world works

How we organize
ourselves

Sharing the planet

An inquiry into the nature of theself; beliefs and values;
personal, physical, mental,social and spiritual health;human relationships including
families, friends, communities
and cultures; rights andresponsibilities; what it means
to be human.

An inquiry into orientation inplace and time; personal
histories; homes andjourneys; the discoveries,
explorations and migrationsof humankind; therelationships between andthe interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations,from local and global
perspectives.

An inquiry into the ways inwhich we discover andexpress ideas, feelings,
nature, culture, beliefs andvalues; the ways in which
we reflect on, extend andenjoy our creativity; ourappreciation of theaesthetic.

An inquiry into the natural
world and its laws; theinteraction between thenatural world (physical andbiological) and humansocieties; how humans use
their understanding of
scientific principles; theimpact of scientific andtechnological advances onsociety and on theenvironment.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness of humanmade systems andcommunities; the structure andfunction of organizations;societal decision-making;economic activities and theirimpact on humankind and theenvironment.

An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in the struggle
to share finite resources withother people and with otherliving things; communities andthe relationships within andbetween them; access to equal
opportunities; peace andconflict resolution.

Unit Title: There is no one quite
like me!

Unit Title: Story time

Unit Title: What our world ismade of-

Unit Title: Full of life

Central Idea: I can learn about mybody and my surroundings throughmy senses

Central Idea: Stories canengage audiences andcommunicate meaning

Central Idea: People can use
materials and matter in various
ways.

K4

Central Idea: Living things haverequirements in order to grow andstay healthy
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Parts of body
How we use our senses
to explore oursurroundings
My Growth●●●Constructing stories
Reasons for creating
and sharing stories
Feelings andemotions of stories●●●

Types of matter andmaterials
How we use materials
How materials change●●

Our needs and the needsof other living things
Characteristics of living
thingsOur responsibility for thewell-being of living things

Key Concepts

Change, function, connection

Form, causation, perspective

Form, function, change

Causation,function,Responsibility

Related Concepts

Growth,Senses,Exploration

Feelings,Story,Cultures

Matter, Design, Materials

Lifestyle,Needs,Interaction

SkillsThinking skills and Communication
SkillsCommunication and social
skillsResearch and Self management
skillsSocial and self management skills

Learner Profile

Inquirers,Knowledgeable,
Balanced

Communicators and Reflective

Thinkers, Risk-takers

Principled, Caring,Open-minded

Subject Area
Integration

Science, Music,PSPE,Math,Art

Social Science, Language,
Japanese,Music

Science,Math,PSPE,Art

Science, Social
Science,Japanese, Language

PYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023
An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

Who we are (1)Where we are in place
and time (2)How we express
ourselves (4)How the world works

How we organize
ourselves (5)Sharing the planet

An inquiry into the nature of theself; beliefs and values;
personal, physical, mental,social and spiritual health;human relationships including
families, friends, communities
and cultures; rights andresponsibilities; what it means
to be human.

An inquiry into orientation inplace and time; personal
histories; homes andjourneys; the discoveries,
explorations and migrationsof humankind; therelationships between andthe interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations,from local and global
perspectives.

An inquiry into the ways inwhich we discover andexpress ideas, feelings,
nature, culture, beliefs andvalues; the ways in which
we reflect on, extend andenjoy our creativity; ourappreciation of the aesthetic.

An inquiry into the natural
world and its laws; theinteraction between thenatural world (physical andbiological) and humansocieties; how humans use
their understanding of
scientific principles; theimpact of scientific andtechnological advances onsociety and on theenvironment.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness of humanmade systems andcommunities; the structure andfunction of organizations;societal decision-making;economic activities and theirimpact on humankind and theenvironment.

An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in the struggle
to share finite resources withother people and with otherliving things; communities andthe relationships within andbetween them; access to equal
opportunities; peace andconflict resolution.

Unit Title: This is Me!

Unit title: Home Sweet Home

Unit Title: Lights, Camera,
Action!

Central Idea: People learn about
themselves and their interactionsin the community.

Central Idea: People build
homes according to theirenvironment.

Lines of Inquiry:
Human Growth andDevelopment (Form andChange)Body Functions(Function)
Being a Member of aGroup (Responsibility)

Lines of Inquiry:
Different types ofhomes around theworld
Environment
determines the types
of homes
Roles in and out ofown homes

K5

Central Idea: People use arange of art forms to express
oneself.
Lines of Inquiry:
Art and expressions
Forms of Art:
(Performing arts music and dance;
Visual arts - painting,drawing, crafts;
Narrative art storytelling)
Presenting

Unit Title: Work for Better World
Central Idea: People work at
many jobs to help each other.
Lines of Inquiry:
Different roles in acommunity
Each role has
responsibilities
Community jobs areimportant

Key Concepts-

Form and Change
Function
Responsibility-

Form
Causation
Responsibility-

Perspective
Form
Function-

Form
Responsibility
Perspective

Related Concepts-

Self-awarenessBody parts
Relationships-

Location
Construction
Resources-

Expression
ChoicePresentation-

Careers
DutiesInterdependence

Skills-Thinking
Social-ResearchThinking-

Communication
Self management-

Research
SocialLearner Profile-

Balanced
Reflective
Principled-

Inquirers
Open-minded-

Communicators
Risk takers
Open-minded-

Knowledgeable
Thinkers
CaringSubject Area
Integration

Language, Mathematics, Social
studies, Science, PSPE, Music

Language, Mathematics, Social
studies, Science

Language, Mathematics, Social
studies, Science, PSPE, Music

Language, Mathematics, Social
studies, Science, PSPE, MusicPYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023

Grade 1An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

Sharing the planet (1)How the world works (2)How we organize
ourselves (3)Who we are (4)Where we are in place andtime (5)How we express
ourselves (6)An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in the
struggle to share finite
resources with other people
and with other living things;
communities and therelationships within andbetween them; access toequal opportunities; peaceand conflict resolution.

An inquiry into the natural
world and its laws; theinteraction between thenatural world (physical andbiological) and humansocieties; how humans use
their understanding of
scientific principles; the impactof scientific and technologicaladvances on society and on
the environment.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness ofhuman-made systems andcommunities; the structureand function oforganizations; societal
decision-making; economic
activities and their impact onhumankind and theenvironment.

An inquiry into the nature of theself; beliefs and values;
personal, physical, mental,social and spiritual health;human relationships including
families, friends, communities
and cultures; rights andresponsibilities; what it means
to be human.

An inquiry into orientation inplace and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries, explorations
and migrations of humankind;the relationships between andthe interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations, fromlocal and global perspectives.

An inquiry into the ways inwhich we discover andexpress ideas, feelings,
nature, culture, beliefs andvalues; the ways in which wereflect on, extend and enjoy
our creativity; ourappreciation of the aesthetic.

Unit Title: Garden ProjectCentral Idea: All living things
are dependent on each other tosurvive.
Lines of Inquiry:
Difference between
living things and nonliving things
Characteristics ofPlants and Animals
Roles and
responsibilities
towards living things

Unit Title: Water Works
Central Idea: Humans makechoices on how they use Earth's
natural resources.
Lines of Inquiry:
Water cycle
Climate around theWorld
Roles and
responsibilities towards
our environment

Unit Title: Systems
Central Idea: Each element inour society plays an importantrole in our daily lives.
Lines of Inquiry:
Roles and
responsibilities ofcommunity members
and community
helpers
Types of public
services
Importance of systems

Unit Title: A Place for Everyone
Central Idea: Each family has its
own culture that makes themunique.
Lines of Inquiry:
Family Ancestry
Roles and responsibilitiesof each family member
Traditions that are uniqueto each family

Unit Title: The Stories of ourHistory
Central Idea:
Appreciating our history deepens
our way of life.
Lines of Inquiry:
History of our community
Cultural elements, symbols
and landforms
Appreciating ourcommunity

Unit Title: Shake, Rattle andRollCentral Idea: Performance is amedium of self-expression.
Lines of Inquiry:Forms of Art (Dance,
Visual art, Music,
puppetry)
Elements of Art(Dance: costume,
expression, patterns,
beat; Music: Visual art:)
Performance strategies

Key Concepts-

Connection
Change-Causation
Function
Responsibility-

Responsibility
Form
Function-

Responsibility
Perspective-

ChangeConnection
Causation-

Form
Perspective

Related Concepts

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Cycle
Interdependence
Conservation-

CyclesWeather
Climate-EconomyInterdependence-

FamilyArtifacts
Tradition-

LandscapeHistory
Literature-

Audience
Presentation
Expressions

Skills-Thinking
Research-

Communication
Self-management-

Thinking
Self-management-

Thinking
Communication-

Research
Social-SocialCommunication

Learner Profile-

Inquirers
Reflective
Caring-Thinker
Risk-taker-

Inquirers
Knowledgeable-

Balanced
Thinker-CaringPrincipled
Risk-taker-Communicator
Open-minded

Subject Area
Integration●-

KokugoGrowing morning
glory in the garden
Food chain

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Music
Creating music withrecycled water
EARTH song
performance

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Music
Creating a songrelated to thecommunity

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Music
Questionnaire aboutfamily’s music interest
Music performance of
their favorite song●-

KokugoHistory of Hachioji Castle
Writing Japanese Poem

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Music
Learning a song on the
piano

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Japanese
Traditional food and games
in Japan/ Hachioji
MusicMusical Instruments from
Japan

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Social Studies
Continents and oceans
I am a good citizen
Duties andSocial Studies
Community helpers
Public service
Differences between
jobs of community

Art
Using art to express
themselves
Painting, puppetry, clay
models, drawing●-

Japanese
Introduce themselves
and basic info
Learn animal words inJapanese

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Art
Family Portraits
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Art
Drawing of parts ofplants and flowers-

Science
Plants and Animals
Living things and nonliving things
Parts of plant
What plants andanimals need to growVertebrate groups
Habitats (forest,
ocean)
Cycles (animals andplant life cycle
Food chain●

Social Studies-

I am a good citizen
Duties andresponsibilities of acitizen●English-Difference between
facts and opinion
Writing facts
sentences about
oneself and animals
and plants
Punctuation marks
Presentation

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responsibilities of acitizen●-Science-

Climate and Water
Cycle
Water cycle
Climate/seasons
Climate change
Water forms●

English-Descriptive writing
Types of sentence●--

helpers
Mapping

EnglishComprehension skills
and strategies- Mainidea and details (mindmap, Compare andcontrast (Venn
diagram)Thank you letter●-

KokugoStory in Japanese●-

ScienceLand forms

English●EnglishCollecting data about theirfamilies likes and anddislikes
Presenting data using agraphic organizer
Descriptive writing aboutfamily-Narrative writing
Elements of a story
Performance●-PE
Hula hoop scotch
Rhythmic activities●-

Social Studies
Personal timelinefamily ancestry
artifacts and heirloom

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PE
Favorite sports of thefamily members
Playing team games●-

EnglishPoem writing- Acrostic,
Simile and Rhyming
Facts about the local
community

PYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023
An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

Sharing the planet (1)How the world works (2)How we organize
ourselves (3)Who we are (4)Where we are in place andtime (5)How we express
ourselves (6)An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in the struggle
to share finite resources withother people and with otherliving things; communities
and the relationships within
and between them; access toequal opportunities; peaceand conflict resolution.

An inquiry into the natural
world and its laws; theinteraction between thenatural world (physical andbiological) and humansocieties; how humans use
their understanding of
scientific principles; theimpact of scientific andtechnological advances onsociety and on theenvironment.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness ofhuman-made systems andcommunities; the structureand function of organizations;societal decision-making;economic activities and theirimpact on humankind andthe environment.

An inquiry into the nature of theself; beliefs and values;
personal, physical, mental,social and spiritual health;human relationships including
families, friends, communities
and cultures; rights andresponsibilities; what it means
to be human.

An inquiry into orientation inplace and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries, explorations andmigrations of humankind; therelationships between and theinterconnectedness of individuals
and civilizations, from local andglobal perspectives.

An inquiry into the ways inwhich we discover andexpress ideas, feelings,
nature, culture, beliefs andvalues; the ways in which wereflect on, extend and enjoy
our creativity; ourappreciation of the aesthetic.

Unit Title: Clever Creatures

Unit Title: Raging Planet

Unit Title: Every Little Thing
CountsUnit Title: Once Upon a Time

Unit Title: My Passport

Unit Title: The Young Artists

Central Idea: Plants and animals
have evolved various types ofadaptation to their habitat forsurvival.

Central Idea: Natural disasters
affect people and the Earth’s
features.

Central Idea: The stories we readtell us who we are.

Central Idea: Each place has
characteristics that help us
understand one’s culture andtraditions.

Central Idea: Cultural
performance can be a way toexpress our traditions, beliefs,
and culture to other people.

Lines of Inquiry:
Cultural symbols
Characteristics andfeatures of a location
Exploring traditions

Lines of Inquiry:
Feelings and emotions
evoked by music, artand dance.
How different forms areused as a mode ofexpression
How music, art, anddance can shapepeople’s cultures fromaround the world.

Grade 2

Lines of Inquiry:
Classification oforganisms
Adaptation throughevolution
Interdependence
between organisms

Lines of Inquiry:
Extreme weather
Impacts of natural
disasters on people andearth’s features
Human response tonatural disasters

Central Idea: Money and trade
impact our lives.
Lines of Inquiry:
Needs and wants
Goods and services
Saving, Buying andSpending

Lines of Inquiry:
How stories shape ouridentity
Stories from different
cultures
Connection between
stories and our culture-

Form
ChangeResponsibility-

ChangeCausation
Responsibility-

Causation
Function
Responsibility-

Form
ChangeConnection-

Connection
Form
Perspective-

Function
Perspective
Connection

Related Concepts-

Classification
Adaptation
Interdependence-

Weather
ImpactConsequences-

SystemEconomics
Choices-Moral
Identity
Culture-Locality
Traditions
Explorations-

Audience
Presentation
Expression

Skills-Research Skills
Social Skills-

Communication Skills
Self-management Skills-

Thinking Skills
Social Skills-

Communication
Thinking-

Self-management Skills
Research Skills-

Social
Self-management

Learner Profile-

CaringKnowledgeable
Thinker-

Inquirer
Risk-Taker
Communicator-

Open-minded
Principled
Thinker-CaringReflective
Balanced-

Knowledgeable
Inquirer
Communicator-

Reflective
Principled
Balanced

Subject Area
Integration●

PE: Animal games●●

Music: Singing andplaying music to support
the story that they tell.

●●English: Fiction andnonfiction; Story
structure; Moral;
Narrative writing

Music: Students will make amusical instrument fromJapan out of recycledmaterials and they aregoing to present it.

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Visual Arts- Printing
using plant parts.
Science: Living things
and adaptation

Math: Number values
and currency;
Multiplication anddivision
Social Studies:
Concept of trade andsystems●●

Music: Students willlearn a song according
to the natural disastertopic, play an
instrument, and make aposter to uplift thepeople who got affectedby the natural disaster
PE: Survival games

Music: Sing, dance andplay an instrument
using traditional musicfrom around the world.
PE: Rhythmic
gymnastics

Key Concepts●●

Math: Within 1,000,
solve multi-step

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English: Purposes of●Social Studies: Japanese
prefectures and theircultural symbols●●

Visual Arts: Expressing
one’s feelings andPYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023
problems using plant
and animal vocabulary
words●

English: Read
informational texts onplants and animals:
Opinion writing

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Japanese:- Seed germination- Features of plants andanimals- Making a picture diary ofplants in the garden●●

Visual Arts: Use warmand cool colors tocreate a poster about
the impacts of natural
disasters
Japanese: Jobs/ People
who rescue victims ofnatural disasters
English: Words withconsonant digraphs(earTHquake,
flaSHflood, THunder,
tyPHoon, etc.);
Informative Writing
Social Studies/ Science:
Community
preparedness fornatural disasters
Math: lengths, mass,and capacity to describe
the weather and natural
disasters

writing; journal to keep
record of one’s
spending or buying
habits●

PE: Create games orplay booths●

Visual Arts: Display
board or store signs;
products or items foundin a marketplace or a
restaurant●

Japanese:- Values of Japanese
Yen- Conversations on
shopping●

Social Studies: Howstories are told in
different cultures●●

Visual Arts- Creating thecharacters in a story
using different materials●●

Japanese:- Hiragana/ Katakana fornames of characters in thestories- Reading aloud folktales inJapanese- Japanese cultures shown infolktales

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English: Writing adescriptive essay about theplaces they have visited orwish to visit
Math: Graphs, lines, andmaps
Science: Characteristics ofdifferent landforms andwater forms; Properties ofmatter
PE: Sports and teams fromeach prefecture
Visual Arts: Landscapes
Japanese:- learning landmarks,
famous food, cultural
events and etc in Tokyo- Making poster
presentation in Japaneseemotions throughdrawing or 2D posters●

Japanese: Class
performance●

Social Studies:
Compare and contrast
cultural performancesfrom around the world●

Math: Shapes andpatterns

PYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023*An inquiry into:*An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:*An inquiry into:*An inquiry into:*An inquiry into:

Who we are (1)Sharing the planet (2)How we organize
ourselves

How the world works

Where we are in place
and time

How we express
ourselves

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 human.

An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in the
struggle to share finite
resources with other people
and with other living things;
communities and therelationships within andbetween them; access toequal opportunities; peaceand conflict resolution.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness ofhuman-made systems andcommunities; the structureand function oforganizations; societal
decision-making; economic
activities and their impact onhumankind and theenvironment.

An inquiry into the natural
world and its laws; theinteraction between thenatural world (physical andbiological) and humansocieties; how humans use
their understanding of
scientific principles; theimpact of scientific andtechnological advances onsociety and on theenvironment.

An inquiry into orientation inplace and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries, explorations
and migrations of humankind;the relationships between andthe interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations,from local and global
perspectives.

An inquiry into the ways inwhich we discover andexpress ideas, feelings,
nature, culture, beliefs
and values; the ways inwhich we reflect on,
extend and enjoy ourcreativity; our appreciationof the aesthetic.

Unit Title: Hello, World! We Are
Digital Citizens

Unit Title: The Living World*

Unit Title: Yes, We Can!

Unit Title: Living Together*

Unit Title: Back to the Future

Unit Title: Stories,
Memories, and Histories

Central Idea:
Human settlements andorganizations impact systems
and resources

Central Idea: Systems need to
be in place to maintain theorganization in communities.

Central Idea: Organisms
depend on cycles to survive.

Central Idea: Inventions affectour lives today and will continue
to impact our future.

Grade 3Central Idea:
Humans have rights andresponsibilities in the digitalworld
Lines of Inquiry:
Digital citizenship
Digital rights andresponsibilities
Impacts of using
technology

Lines of Inquiry:● Early humansettlements● Impact andconsequences ofhuman settlements● Interactions among
plants, animals, andhumans.

Lines of Inquiry:● Communities throughtime● Factors that lead toorganization (habitat,
resources, natural
disasters)● Functions of members
in a community

Lines of Inquiry:● Earth’s naturalchanges● Cycles and systems(Ecosystems, foodchains, and food webs)● Preservation andconservationLines of Inquiry:● Inventors and theirinventions● How inventions affectour lives● Innovating for the future

Central Idea: Different
media can help us
appreciate the world aroundus.
Lines of Inquiry:● Media around us● Exploring andresponding to
media● Presentation
strategies

Key Concepts-

Causation
Responsibility
Perspective-

Function
Connection
Change-Connection
Function
Change-Form
Connection
Change-Form
Function
Responsibility-

Form
Function
Perspective

Related Concepts-

Citizenship
RightsTechnology-

Relationships
Communities-

Resource
Community
Adaptation-

Ecosystem
Biodiversity
Conservation-

Innovation
ImpactTechnology-

Expression
Media
History

Skills--Thinking skills
Communication skills
Research skills-

Social Skills
Communication skills
Thinking skills-

Thinking skills
Communication skills
Self-Management
Skills-Research Skills
Communication Skills
Self-Management Skills--

Self-Management
SkillsSocial Skills
Research Skills-

Communication
SkillsThinking Skills
Research Skills

Learner Profile-

Open-Minded
Reflective
Communicator-

CaringInquirerThinkers-

CaringThinkers
Risk-Takers-

Inquirers
Thinkers
Knowledgeable-

Reflective
Communicator
Open-Minded-

Knowledgeable
Communicators
Reflective

Subject Area
Integration-

Social Studies
English-Science (F)English (F)Social Science (F)Music (F)-Science (F)English (F)HPEVisual Arts (F)Music (P)-ScienceEnglish
Music
HPE

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Social Studies
EnglishVisual Art

PYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023
An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

Who we are

How we organize
ourselves

How we express
ourselves

Where we are in place and How the world works
time

Sharing the planet

An inquiry into the nature of theself; beliefs and values;
personal, physical, mental,social and spiritual health;human relationships including
families, friends, communities
and cultures; rights andresponsibilities; what it means
to be human.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness of humanmade systems andcommunities; the structure andfunction of organizations;societal decision-making;economic activities and theirimpact on humankind and theenvironment.

An inquiry into the ways inwhich we discover andexpress ideas, feelings,
nature, culture, beliefs andvalues; the ways in which wereflect on, extend and enjoy
our creativity; ourappreciation of the aesthetic.

An inquiry into orientation inplace and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries, explorations
and migrations of humankind;the relationships between andthe interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations,from local and global
perspectives.

An inquiry into the natural world
and its laws; the interaction
between the natural world(physical and biological) andhuman societies; how humans
use their understanding of
scientific principles; the impactof scientific and technologicaladvances on society and on theenvironment.

An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in the
struggle to share finite
resources with other people
and with other living things;
communities and therelationships within andbetween them; access toequal opportunities; peaceand conflict resolution.

Unit Title: Rights andResponsibilities

Unit Title: Forms of government

Unit Title: Culture andmedia/culture and design

Unit Title: Past civilizations

Unit Title: Earth’s changes

Unit Title: Access to equal
opportunities

Central Idea: Past civilizations
shape present day systems andtechnologies.

Central Idea: Survival may depend
on understanding of the changing
nature of Earth

Lines of Inquiry:Lines of Inquiry:

Grade 4

Central Idea:
Rights and responsibilities are
created to help, connect andprotect society.

Central Idea: Government
decisions play a role in how
citizens experience life
Lines of Inquiry:

Central Idea: People can create
or manipulate messages totarget specific audiences

Central Idea: Access to equal
opportunities depends on
distribution of resources.
Lines of Inquiry:Lines of Inquiry:●

The role and importanceof human rights. (Form)●

The relationship between
rights andresponsibilities.
(Connection)

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How the government
affects individuals andgroups (Connection)Lines of Inquiry:●

Government systems andprocesses. (Connection)
The role of a citizen.
(Form)How our rights areprotected (Function)●●

Reasons certain systems
and technologies of pastcivilizations havesurvived (Causation)●●

Reasons resources
are shared.
(Causation)

How the Earth haschanged and is continuing
to change (Change)●

The distribution of
resources in societies
over history. (Change)●

Human response to the
Earth’s changes.
(Responsibility).

●Ways to support
equitable distributionof resources.
(Perspective).

Images, text and music
are used to influence
behavior of target
audiences (Function)●●

People’s responses tomessages(Perspective)

How modern societies
adapt these systems andtechnologies (Change)●

Implications for the future(Perspective)●

Critical evaluation of
messages presented inmedia (Responsibility)

How the different
components of the Earthare interrelated(Connection)

Key Concepts-

Form
Connection
Function-

Responsibility
Connection
Form-

Function
Perspective
Responsibility-

Perspective
Causation
Change-Connection
ChangeResponsibility-

Connection
Responsibility

Related Concepts-

Fairness
Equality
Respect-

SystemInterdependence

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Media
Persuasion
Expression-

Continuity
Progress
Technology-

Transformation
ClimateSurvival-

WealthEquality
Distribution

Skills-Communication Skills
Research skills
Self-management skills
Social Skills-

Communication Skills
Research skills
Self-management skills
Social Skills-

Social Skills
Communication Skills
Thinking Skills-

Communication Skills
Thinking Skills
Self-management skills
Social Skills-

Communication Skills
Thinking Skills
Self-management skills
Social Skills-

Communication Skills
Thinking Skills
Research skills
Social Skills

Learner Profile-

Communicator
Principled
Caring-Principled
Balanced
Open-minded-

Reflective
Open-minded
Risk-taker-

Thinker
Knowledgeable
Communicators-

InquirerThinker
Knowledgeable-

Balanced
Thinkers
Principled

Subject Areas-

Social Sciences
EnglishPE-

Social Sciences(Government)
English-Language Arts
ScienceMusic
Visual Arts-

EnglishScience
Social Science-

Science
Visual Arts
English-ScienceEnglishSocial Science-PYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023
An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

Sharing the planet

How we express ourselves

Where we are in place andtime

Who we are

How we organize
ourselves

How the world works

An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in the
struggle to share finite
resources with other people
and with other living things;
communities and therelationships within andbetween them; access toequal opportunities; peaceand conflict resolution.

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 orientation in place
and time; personal histories;
homes and journeys; thediscoveries, explorations andmigrations of humankind; therelationships between and theinterconnectedness of individuals
and civilizations, from local andglobal perspectives.

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 andresponsibilities; what it means
to be human.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness ofhuman-made systems andcommunities; the structureand function of organizations;societal decision-making;economic activities and theirimpact on humankind and theenvironment.

An inquiry into the natural world
and its laws; the interaction
between the natural world(physical and biological) andhuman societies; how humans
use their understanding of
scientific principles; the impact ofscientific and technologicaladvances on society and on theenvironment.

Unit Title: Sustainableproduction and consumption

Unit Title: A Whole New World

Unit Title: Man, Natural Environment,
and Development

Unit Title: I’m Human

Unit Title: Technologies and life

Unit Title: Science and life

Central Idea: Complex factors
affect human growth anddevelopment

Central Idea: how technologies
being used

Central Idea:● Scientific Method● Anchor and context taken from thescience textbook● Forces around us have magnitude
and direction and can impact ourlives

Grade 5Central Idea: Earth’s resourcesand economic activities have
impacts on sustainability
Lines of Inquiry:-

The relationship between
production and consumption
How production andconsumption can besustainable
How sustainability can beachieved locally and globallyCentral Idea: Traditions are shapedby histories and cultures.
Lines of Inquiry:
World events, traditions,and celebrations
Causes and consequencesof significant events- How the past contributes to ourunderstanding of cultures andtraditions

Key Concepts- Connection- Function- Causation- Form- Perspective- Connection

RelatedConcepts- Sustainability- Conservation- Consequences- Movement- Expression- Pattern

Skills- Communication Skills- Research Skills- Thinking Skills

Learner Profile - Thinker- Caring- Inquirer

Subject Area
Integration- English- Science- Social Science- Japanese / Kokugo- PE

Central Idea: The interaction between
people and the natural environment
impacts its development and thecommunityLines of Inquiry:● The causes of development● Responsibilities whendeveloping naturalenvironments● The way development isconnected to trends andneeds.
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Lines of Inquiry:- Structure and functions ofsystems- Interdependence andinteractions of systems

Lines of Inquiry:● Newton’s laws of motion● How peopleuseforcesto
their advantage in daily life
● Scientific Method●

Causation
Responsibility
Connection- Development- Trends- Needs

Lines of Inquiry:--

Function
Connection
Responsibility-

Form
Responsibility
Function-

Relations
Systems
Interactions-

Systems
EquityResources--

Communication Skills
Thinking skills-

Communication skills
Social Skills
Research skills-

Thinking skills
Social Skills
Self - Management skills-

Thinking Skills
Self-management Skills--

CommunicatorThinker
Reflective-

Communicator
Inquirer-

CaringOpen - Minded-

Open-minded
Thinker
Communicator

-

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Music
HPE
Science-

Kokugo--Social Science
Science
Math
Music

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PYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023
An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

An inquiry into:

How the world works

How we organize
ourselves

Who we are

Where we are in place and How we express
timeourselves

Sharing the planet

An inquiry into the natural
world and its laws; theinteraction between the natural
world (physical and biological)
and human societies; howhumans use theirunderstanding of scientificprinciples; the impact ofscientific and technologicaladvances on society and on
the environment.

An inquiry into theinterconnectedness of humanmade systems andcommunities; the structure andfunction of organizations;societal decision-making;economic activities and theirimpact on humankind and theenvironment.

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 andresponsibilities; what it means
to be human.

An inquiry into orientation inplace and time; personal
histories; homes and journeys;
the discoveries, explorations
and migrations of humankind;the relationships between andthe interconnectedness of
individuals and civilizations,from local and global
perspectives.

An inquiry into the ways inwhich we discover andexpress ideas, feelings,
nature, culture, beliefs andvalues; the ways in which wereflect on, extend and enjoy
our creativity; our appreciationof the aesthetic.

An inquiry into rights andresponsibilities in the struggle
to share finite resources withother people and with otherliving things; communities andthe relationships within andbetween them; access to equal
opportunities; peace andconflict resolution.

Unit Title: Have We Gone Too
Far?

Unit Title: A Sustainable Future

Unit Title: We Are Tokyo West!

Unit Title: We’re A Part of theSame Story

Unit Title: Hashtag Change

Central Idea: Progressive
economies and the environment
can exist together.

Central Idea: The diversity of themembers of a community reflects
its identity.

Lines of Inquiry:● Supply and demand● Sustainable economic
practices

Lines of Inquiry:● Demographics andpopulation● Features/characteristics
of a community● How diversity shapes
communities

Grade 6

Central Idea: Scientificdiscoveries impact systems.
Lines of Inquiry:●●●

Key Concepts●●●

Related Concepts●●●

Scientific and technologicalmilestones
Effects of scientificadvances
Ethical responsibility

Function (What thesetechnological advances do)
Change (Science andTechnology through time)
Responsibility (What should
we do to preserve our wellbeing in the age oftechnology)●

Progress (how technology
improved our lives)
Interdependence (how adisruption in systems
produce a chain effect)
Conservation (we need topreserve our environment,
culture, and values)

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Central Idea: Migration canpresent challenges andopportunities to the lives of people
and communities.
Lines of Inquiry:● Structural and functionalchanges● Migration patterns● Challenges andopportunities in migration

Exhibition Unit

Central Idea: Media can beutilized for change.
Lines of Inquiry:● Different types of media● Media campaigns● Personal advocacies

Causation (The Law ofSupply and Demand)
Connection (How increasein demand can further
deplete resources)
Responsibility (Sustainableeconomic practices)

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Form
Causation
Change●●Connection
Form

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Form
Function
Perspective

Student-madeProduction (sourcing raw
materials to keep up withdemand)Consumption (societal
needs and wants)
Sustainability(understanding that theplanet has finite resourcesthat must be preserved)●●●

Biodiversity
Colonization
Symbols●●●

Exploration
Migration
Patterns

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Media
Advocacies
Propaganda

Student-madeSkills●●●Research Skills
Communication Skills
Thinking Skills●●●

Social Skills
Self-Management Skills
Research Skills●●●

Self-Management Skills
Communication Skills
Social Skills●●●

Research Skills
Thinking Skills
Self-Management Skills●●●

Communication Skills
Thinking Skills
Research Skills

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Social Skills
Thinking Skills
Research Skills
Communication Skills
Self Management Skills

Learner Profile●●●

CaringRisk-Taker
Reflective●●●

CaringInquirers
Principled●●●

Open-Minded
Reflective
Thinkers●●●

Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Reflective●●●

Principled
Reflective
Communicators

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Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Open-Minded
Balanced
Reflective
CaringPrincipled

PYP Programme of Inquiry, School Year 2022-2023
Subject Areas

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Social Studies: scientificdiscoveries andtechnological advancesin history
Science: Nuclear energy
and resources
Language Arts:
Research-based
argumentative essay
PE

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Social Studies:
environments assystems, sustainable
development in local andglobal contexts
Language Arts: Formal
and informal speeches
Science: Extinction,energy flow inecosystems, competition,
symbiosis, cycles,changes in ecosystems,saving ecosystems, bodysystems●●●

Social Studies: National
identity, ethnic andreligious diversity,
population studies
Science: Cells,
reproduction (DNAstructure, dominant traits)
Language Arts: Debates●●●

Social Studies:
Explorations at different
times, Age of
Exploration, settlements,
urban growth,abandoned settlements
Science: Migration of
species
Language Arts:
Historical nonfiction●●●

Social Studies: The UN
SDGs
Science: Coding andapplication development
Language Arts: Drama

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Social Studies: Global
citizenship, globalization,
conflict, development ofsocieties, types ofrevolution
Mathematics: Data
handling
Language Arts: Formal
and informal speeches
Science: Earth’s
resources