Global Context Valeria 1

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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.

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