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Hamilton Hill International Kindergarten Programme of Inquiry 2024-2025

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

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