Original PromptCentral Idea for Unit 6 : Sharing the Planet
Children worldwide face a range of risks, challenges, and opportunities.
Line of Inquiry:
• Challenges, risks, and opportunities that children encounter around the world
IB Learner Profile (Select 1–2 to focus on): Caring / Reflective / Balanced / Principled
UOI Task (For Candidate)
• to plan and facilitate an inquiry-based Unit of Inquiry lesson based on the Line of Inquiry.
Lesson Expectations
The lesson should:
• Begin with an engaging provocatio...
This resource delves into the challenges and opportunities faced by children around the world, encouraging kids to connect through a shared understanding of their experiences. The document outlines objectives centered around empathy, reflection, and caring within the context of global challenges. It includes activities such as observing the lives of children in different environments, engaging in discussions about personal challenges, and exploring the resilience needed to overcome obstacles. A case study highlighting Amina's daily life illustrates the balance of challenges like fetching water and attending school, prompting students to categorize experiences of struggle and opportunity. Through brainstorming and group discussions, this resource emphasizes the importance of empathy over sympathy, encouraging students to think critically about how they can support others in their community.