This document outlines the six global contexts that are part of the International Baccalaureate's Diploma Programme. These global contexts provide frameworks for students to explore various topics including identity, creativity, history, science, sustainability, and human rights. Each global context is described in 1-2 sentences explaining the key question it addresses and themes students will examine.
This document outlines the six global contexts that are part of the International Baccalaureate's Diploma Programme. These global contexts provide frameworks for students to explore various topics including identity, creativity, history, science, sustainability, and human rights. Each global context is described in 1-2 sentences explaining the key question it addresses and themes students will examine.
This document outlines the six global contexts that are part of the International Baccalaureate's Diploma Programme. These global contexts provide frameworks for students to explore various topics including identity, creativity, history, science, sustainability, and human rights. Each global context is described in 1-2 sentences explaining the key question it addresses and themes students will examine.
This document outlines the six global contexts that are part of the International Baccalaureate's Diploma Programme. These global contexts provide frameworks for students to explore various topics including identity, creativity, history, science, sustainability, and human rights. Each global context is described in 1-2 sentences explaining the key question it addresses and themes students will examine.
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Global Contexts IB
Identities and relationships
Who am I? Who are we? Students will explore identity; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; what it means to be human.
Personal and cultural expression
What is the nature and purpose of creative expression? Students will explore 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.
Orientation in space and time
What is the meaning of where and when? Students will explore personal histories; homes and journeys; turning points in humankind; discoveries; explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from personal, local and global perspectives.
Scientific and technical innovation
How do we understand the worlds in which we live? Students will explore the natural world and its laws; the interaction between people and the natural world; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments; the impact of environments on human activity; how humans adapt environments to their needs.
Globalization and sustainability
Fairness and development
How is everything connected?
What are the consequences of our
common humanity?
Students will explore the
interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the relationship between local and global processes; how local experiences mediate the global; reflect on the opportunities and tensions provided by world- interconnectedness; the impact of decision- making on humankind and the
Students will explore rights and
responsibilities; the relationship between communities; sharing finite resources with other people and with other living things; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.