UOI 4 - Where we are in place and time (Summative Assessment)

An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

Central idea: Human migration is a response to challenges, risks and opportunities.

Key concepts: causation, change, perspective

Related concepts: population, settlement, diversity, refugees

Lines of inquiry:

• The reasons people migrate

• Migration throughout history

• Effects of migration on communities, cultures and individuals