Transdisciplinary theme
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Schools design a programme of inquiry that consists of six units of inquiry—one for each transdisciplinary theme—at each year or grade level, except for students from 3–6 years, where the school may choose to offer a minimum of four units at each year or grade level, two of which must be within the themes of 'Who we are' and 'How we express ourselves'. -PYP Transition Guide 2018
A school’s comprehensive programme of inquiry is structured around six transdisciplinary themes, each with their own robust and comprehensive descriptor:
Who we are
Where we are in place and time
How we express ourselves
How the world works
How we organize ourselves
Sharing the planet
When planning a unit of inquiry, it is important to identify the specific aspect of the theme descriptor to which it connects. It is recommended that all aspects of the transdisciplinary theme be addressed throughout the entire programme of inquiry. This allows for schools to intentionally plan a written curriculum that is vertically aligned and provides a varied experience for students.