1. 6 M A Y 2 0 1 3 - 7 J u n e 2 0 1 3
PYP Attitudes
What attitudes do we want
the students to demonstrate?
Tolerance - Understand that
differences in opinions exist and
that positions of leadership can
be misused
Empathy - When in a position of
power understand the
perspective of others
Attributes of the
Learner Profile
What attributes of the Learner
Profile do we want students to
exemplify?
Principled - Stand up for
injustice and avoid using
personal power in negative
ways
Thinkers - Reflect on instances
when power is misused and
analyze varying perspectives
SHARING THE PLANET
U n i t O v e r v i e w
Central Idea
The use of power has consequences that affect
relationships and access to opportunities.
LINES OF INQUIRY
What is the focus of our inquiry?
• Choices made by those in power
• The effects of power on the behavior of people
• The consequences of actions taken by those with power
• How power affects peace and conflict
An Inquiry Into:
•Rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and
other living things
•Communities and the relationships within and between them
•Access to equal opportunities
•Peace and conflict resolution
TEACHER QUESTIONS
What is power?
Who has the power?

2. 6 M A Y 2 0 1 3 - 7 J u n e 2 0 1 3
CONCEPTS
Key Concepts
Function - Understanding how peace and conflict
situations are managed globally.
Connection - Understanding the effects and
consequences that power may have on individuals
and societies
Responsibility - Understanding personal
responsibility when in a position of power?
Related Concepts
Power - Identifying the characteristics of power and
how it is exercised.
Consequences - Analyzing the negative and
positive effects of power on others.
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP AT HOME?
✤ Facilitate discussions at home about examples of
the use/misuse of power in the home, the
workplace and current affairs
✤Encourage your child to read newspapers and
magazines related to the unit
✤Talk to your child about different peace and
conflict strategies within the home and broader
LEARNING INTENTIONS FOR
THIS UNIT OF INQUIRY
Students will understand that:
Power can be used in positive and negative ways
and can affect relationships and access to
opportunities
Students will know:
•The effects of power on the behavior of people
•The consequences of actions taken by those
with power
•How peace and conflict are managed globally
•Subject specific vocabulary
SKILLS
What transdisciplinary skills will students
acquire and practice during this unit?
Communication
Viewing - Interpreting and analyzing how
power is represented in visuals/multimedia. In
response, students will be learning to make
informed choices about personal viewing
experiences.
Presenting - Choosing appropriate media to
effectively communicate what has been
learned.
Thinking
Dialectical thought - Looking at events from
two or more perspectives and constructing
arguments from both.
Social
Adopting a variety of roles - Through role-
play and group work, l understand the roles
of leaders and followers.
Technology
Investigating - Using technology to research/
investigate examples of power, peace and
conflict strategies. Assessing the validity of
online sources.
Communicating - On personal blogs and
through artwork, share feelings about the
effects of power.