# Related concepts

The related concepts deepen an understanding of the identified subject areas (for the unit of inquiry) while providing further opportunities to make connections throughout the learning, from one subject to another, and between disciplinary and transdisciplinary learning.

In order to manage the breadth of the unit, it is recommended to choose two to four related concepts that drive the planning and implementing of the unit. These related concepts can be used to craft the central idea and provide an umbrella for future student agency and choice within the unit.

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### **Examples of related concepts connected to key concepts**

| **Key concepts** | **Key questions**                 | **Examples of related concepts**                                                          |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Form             | What is it like?                  | <p>Properties</p><p>Structure</p><p>Similarities</p><p>Differences</p><p>Pattern</p>      |
| Function         | How does it work?                 | <p>Behaviour</p><p>Communication</p><p>Pattern</p><p>Role</p><p>Systems</p>               |
| Causation        | Why is it as it is?               | <p>Consequences</p><p>Sequences</p><p>Pattern</p><p>Impact</p>                            |
| Change           | How is it transforming?           | <p>Adaptation</p><p>Growth</p><p>Cycles</p><p>Sequences</p><p>Transformation</p>          |
| Connection       | How is it linked to other things? | <p>Systems</p><p>Relationships</p><p>Networks</p><p>Homeostasis</p><p>Interdependence</p> |
| Perspective      | What are the points of view?      | <p>Subjectivity</p><p>Truth</p><p>Beliefs</p><p>Opinion</p><p>Prejudice</p>               |
| Responsibility   | What are our obligations?         | <p>Rights</p><p>Citizenship</p><p>Values</p><p>Justice</p><p>Initiative</p>               |

*-PYP From Principles into Practice 'Concepts and conceptual understanding' section*

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