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Hamilton Hill International Kindergarten Programme of Inquiry 2022-2023

K1 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 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 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. 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 and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. 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.
Unit Title Our Senses Unit Title The artist Unit Title Light all around us Unit Title Transportation system
Central idea Our senses stimulate exploration of our environment Central idea People use a range of mediums to express their feelings, imagination and ideas through the art Central idea Lights come from different sources and interact with different objects Central idea Transportation systems are created to meet the needs of the community
Key Concept Function, Connection, Responsibility Key Concept Form, Reflection, Perspective Key Concept Function, Causation, Change Key Concept Form, Connection, Function
Related Concept Senses, Exploration Related Concept Imagination, Expression, emotions Related Concept Light, Energy Related Concept System, Choices
Lines of Inquiry
  • The function of our senses (Function)
  • How senses contribute to our learning (Connection)
Ways to take care of our senses (Responsibility)
Early years only complete four units of inquiry Lines of Inquiry
  • The ways in which people expressive themselves (Dance, drama, music, visual arts) (Form)
  • How art reflects our feelings, imagination and ideas (Reflection)
Our responses to different forms of arts (Perspective)
Lines of Inquiry
  • Functions of different types of light (Function)
  • How reflections and shadows are made (Causation)
The changing shape of shadows and colour shade (Change)
Lines of Inquiry
  • Features of transportation (Form)
  • How features of transportation systems are interconnected (Connection)
Decisions involved in using transportation (Function)
Early years only complete four units of inquiry
Learner Profile Caring, Balanced Learner Profile Communicators, Open-minded, Reflective Learner Profile Inquirers, Risk-takers Learner Profile Thinker, Knowledgeable, Principled
Attitude Confidence, Integrity, Commitment Attitude Appreciation, Tolerance, Creative Attitude Cooperation, Curiosity, Enthusiasm Attitude Empathy, Respect, Independence
Transdisciplinary skills
Self-management skills,  Communication skills
Transdisciplinary skills
Communication skills, Social skills
Transdisciplinary skills
Social skills, Research skills
Transdisciplinary skills
Research skills, Thinking skills
Focus subjects Language PSPE Focus subjects Language Arts, PSPE Focus subjects Language Science and technology Focus subjects Language Mathematics, Social study
Special learning experience Special learning experience Theatre show, Expressive Art-therapy Special learning experience Special learning experience Transportation experience day
K2/3 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 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 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. 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 and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. 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.
Unit Title Culture Unit Title Structures Unit Title Once upon a time Unit Title Scientific investigation
Central idea Learning about different cultures helps us develop a better understanding of ourselves and others Central idea Different structures serve different purposes and reflect histories of mankind Central idea People’s imagination can create stories from their experience and ideas Central idea Scientific investigation helps people to make sense of the world
Key Concept Form, Reflection, Connection Key Concept Form, Causation, Change Key Concept Form, Perspective, Reflection Key Concept Function, Change, Responsibility
Related Concept Culture, Tradition, Respect Related Concept History, Structure, Time Related Concept Imagination, Creativity, Stories Related Concept Matter, Discovery, Safety
Lines of Inquiry
  • The similarities and differences between different cultures (Form)
  • What people do to reflect their own cultures (Reflection)
Understanding and respecting different cultures in the world (Connection)
Lines of Inquiry
  • Famous structures in Hong Kong and around the world (Form)
  • How the purpose of the structure affects its form (Causation)
How structures change over time (Change)
Lines of Inquiry
  • Different Ways that stories can be represented (Form)
  • How characters’ point of view affect a story (Perspective)
How stories are created (Reflection)  
Lines of Inquiry
  • How scientific methods work (Function)
  • How matter changes (Change)
Safety awareness during investigations (Responsibility)    
Early years only complete four units of inquiry Early years only complete four units of inquiry
Learner Profile Open-minded, Caring, Balanced Learner Profile Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers Learner ProfileCommunicators, Reflective, Open-minded Learner Profile Risk takers, Inquirers, Principled
Attitude Empathy, Respect, Tolerance Attitude Appreciation, Cooperation, Enthusiasm Attitude Commitment, Confidence, Creativity Attitude Independence, Curiosity, Integrity
Transdisciplinary skills
Communication skills, Social Skills
Transdisciplinary skills
Thinking Skills, Research skills
Transdisciplinary skills
Communication skills, Thinking skills
Transdisciplinary skills
Research skills, Self-management skills
Focus subjects Language Social Study PSPE Focus subjects Language Social Study Focus subjects Language Art, PSPE Focus subjects Language Mathematics, Science
Special learning experience Culture Sharing (Parents come in and share their culture and traditional food) Special learning experience Peak Special learning experience Library visit, Theatre show Special learning experience Science museum
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