PRESCRIBED THEMES AND TOPICS

THEMES and PRESCRIBED TOPICS

Identities: explore the nature of the self and how we express who we are.

  • Personal attributes 
  • Personal relationships
  •  Eating and drinking 
  • Physical wellbeing


Experiences: explore and tell the stories of the events, experiences and journeys that shape our lives.

  •  Daily routine
  • Leisure
  • Holidays
  • Festivals and celebrations



Human ingenuity: explore the ways in which human creativity and innovation affect our world.

  • Transport
  •  Entertainment
  • Media
  •  Technology


Social Organisations: explore the ways in which groups of people organize themselves, or are organized, through common systems or interests

  • Neighbourhood
  • Education
  • The workplace 
  • Social issues

Sharing the planet: explore the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals and communities in the modern world.

  • Climate
  • Physical geography
  • The environment
  • Global issues


POSSIBLE QUESTIONS


  • How do I present myself to others?
  • How do I express my identity?
  • How do I achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle?




  • How does travel broaden our horizons?
  • How would my life be different if I lived in another culture?
  • What are the challenges of being a teenager? 
  • How are customs and traditions similar or different across cultures?



  • How do science and technology affect my life? 
  • How do I use media in my daily life?
  • What can I learn about a culture through entertainment?




  • What purpose do rules and regulations have in society?
  • What is my role in society?
  • What options do I have in the world of work?



  • What can I do to help the environment?
  • How do my surroundings affect the way I live? 
  • What can I do to make the world a better place?