International School Hilversum “Alberdingk Thijm” Programme of Inquiry Cycle 2
Age Grade	Who we are An exploration of the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; of personal health: physical, mental, social and spiritual; of our families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and responsibilities; of what it means to be human.	Where we are in place & time An exploration of our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories; of history and geography from local and global perspectives; of our homes and journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; of the contribution of individuals and civilizations.	How we express ourselves An exploration of the ways in which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and the arts.	How the world works An exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of science and technology.	How we organise ourselves An exploration of human systems and communities; of the world of work, its nature and its value; of employment and unemployment and their impact.	Sharing the planet An exploration of our rights and responsibilities as we try to share finite resources with other people, with other living things; of communities and of the relationships within and between them.
4 - 6 KG 1 & 2	All About Me	What will I wear today?	Let’s Play	As the Wheels Turn	The Dutch Way	Fearsome or Fascinating
6 - 9 Grade 1/2/3	Me and My Body	I Like to Move it..!	Cultural Festivities	Wonders of the World	Endless (Re)uses	Living Wild
9 - 11 Grade 4/5	You Need Rights	Were They Civilized? And Are We?	I Believe	Earth, Space and the Universe	Discovered Something New Recently?	Water for Life

Kindergarten 1 & 2: Cycle 2

Who we are	Where we are in place & time	How we express ourselves	How the world works	How we organise ourselves	Sharing the planet
An exploration of the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; of personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; of our families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and responsibilities; of what it means to be human.	An exploration of our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories; of history and geography from local and global perspectives; of our homes and journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; of the contribution of individuals and civilizations.	An exploration of the ways in which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and the arts.	An exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of science and technology.	An exploration of human systems and communities; of the world of work, its nature and its value; of employment and unemployment and their impact.	An exploration of our rights and responsibilities as we try to share finite resources with other people, with other living things; of communities and of the relationships within and between them.
TITLE: All About Me	TITLE: What Will I Wear Today?	TITLE: Lets Play	TITLE: As the Wheels Turn	TITLE: The Dutch Way	TITLE: Fearsome or Fascinating
CENTRAL IDEA: Every day I learn more about who I am, what I can do and the people around me	CENTRAL IDEA: The world I live in affects the clothes I wear	CENTRAL IDEA: People play to learn, explore and have fun	CENTRAL IDEA: Different types of wheels help us to travel near and far	CENTRAL IDEA: We live in the Netherlands, which is a European country unlike any other	CENTRAL IDEA: Insects and spiders are creatures which are very important to the environment
AN INQUIRY INTO: - who I am - my physical characteristics - what I like and dislike - people who are special to me - how I am growing and changing - what I can do	AN INQUIRY INTO: - the kind of clothes we wear - how weather affects what we wear - how different situations require different clothes - traditional costumes and uniforms	AN INQUIRY INTO: - the reasons for play - the rules for play - what we like to play - games played in other countries	AN INQUIRY INTO: - different ways of travelling about - how transport affects our daily lives - keeping safe when we are travelling - how transportation has changed through time	AN INQUIRY INTO: - the geography of the Netherlands - things which are uniquely Dutch - how we can be a part of Dutch life	AN INQUIRY INTO: - different types of insects and spiders - how insects and spiders affect their environment - why insects and spiders are important - the life cycle of the butterfly - whether we should be scared of insects and spiders

Grade 1/2/3: Cycle 2

Who we are	Where we are in place & time	How we express ourselves	How the world works	How we organise ourselves	Sharing the planet
An exploration of the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; of personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; of our families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and responsibilities; of what it means to be human.	An exploration of our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories; of history and geography from local and global perspectives; of our homes and journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; of the contribution of individuals and civilizations.	An exploration of the ways in which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and the arts.	An exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of science and technology.	An exploration of human systems and communities; of the world of work, its nature and its value; of employment and unemployment and their impact.	An exploration of our rights and responsibilities as we try to share finite resources with other people, with other living things; of communities and of the relationships within and between them.
TITLE: Me and My Body	TITLE: I like to Move It…!	TITLE: Cultural Festivities	TITLE: Wonders of the World	TITLE: Endless (Re)uses	TITLE: Living Wild
CENTRAL IDEA: Exercise, well-balanced diet and recreation (i.e. hobbies) are essential to human beings	CENTRAL IDEA: Our journey through life is affected by our movements throughout the world	CENTRAL IDEA: Families all around the world recognise important personal and cultural events through celebrations and traditions	CENTRAL IDEA: Since early mankind, humans have created amazing constructions in their desire to create a legacy	CENTRAL IDEA: Our future environment is in our hands	CENTRAL IDEA: The change in the relationship between animals and human beings has affected the environment
AN INQUIRY INTO: - types of exercise - purpose of exercise - healthy balanced diet - leisure time activities and hobbies	AN INQUIRY INTO: - the homes we have come from - the journeys we have made - our ancestors’ history - people and cultures we experience - who we are now	AN INQUIRY INTO: - reasons for celebrating - types of celebrations - the looks, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings of celebrations - similarities and differences between various celebrations	AN INQUIRY INTO: - the constructions of ancient civilisations - effects of these constructions on mankind - positive and negative effects of mankinds amazing constructions	AN INQUIRY INTO: - how different materials can be reused - the steps we can take to make use of our waste at home and at school - types of packages for various products	AN INQUIRY INTO: - effects of human behaviour on animal habitat - how animals adapt to their changing environment - human influences on the environment - protecting and caring for animals

Grade 4/5: Cycle 2

Who we are	Where we are in place & time	How we express ourselves	How the world works	How we organise ourselves	Sharing the planet
An exploration of the nature of the self; of our beliefs and values; of personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; of our families, friends, communities and cultures; of our rights and responsibilities; of what it means to be human.	An exploration of our orientation in place and time; of our personal histories; of history and geography from local and global perspectives; of our homes and journeys; of the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; of the contribution of individuals and civilizations.	An exploration of the ways in which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs and values through language and the arts.	An exploration of the physical and material world; of natural and human-made phenomena; of the world of science and technology.	An exploration of human systems and communities; of the world of work, its nature and its value; of employment and unemployment and their impact.	An exploration of our rights and responsibilities as we try to share finite resources with other people, with other living things; of communities and of the relationships within and between them.
TITLE: You Need rights!	TITLE: Were they civilized? And are we?	TITLE: I Believe	TITLE: Earth, Space and the Universe	TITLE: Discovered Something New Recently?	TITLE: Water for Life
CENTRAL IDEA: All children have needs and the rights for those needs to be met	CENTRAL IDEA: Many systems of past civilizations are linked to societies and cultures of the present day	CENTRAL IDEA: Expressions of beliefs are all around us	CENTRAL IDEA: The Earth and its atmosphere are surrounded by space and are part of a vast and complex universe	CENTRAL IDEA: Humans solve problems and make work easier through simple machines	CENTRAL IDEA: Water is an essential and vulnerable resource that is unevenly spread throughout the world
AN INQUIRY INTO: - needs and wants - the connection between needs and children’s rights - the Convention of the Rights of the Child (1989)	AN INQUIRY INTO: - the time and place of Egyptian/Roman/Greek civilizations - the systems developed by Ancient Egypt/Romans/Greeks - how do these systems work? - the aspects (systems, artefacts) of above mentioned civilizations - the relevance of examining past civilizations	AN INQUIRY INTO: - values and beliefs - factors that influence values and beliefs - how people express their beliefs and values	AN INQUIRY INTO: - theories of the origins of the Earth and solar system - exploration of space - use of space technology and its impact on our daily lives	AN INQUIRY INTO: - significant inventors and inventions of the last 150 years - how machines make work easier - how people use design and technology to make work easier and solve problems - what simple machines are	AN INQUIRY INTO: - water as an essential element of our lives - the distribution and availability of water - the impact of human activity on water - the interconnected nature of water systems