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PYP AttitudesWhat 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 ProfileWhat 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 PLANETU 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 QUESTIONSWhat is power?

Who has the power?

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CONCEPTS Key ConceptsFunction - 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 ConceptsPower - 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?

CommunicationViewing - 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.

ThinkingDialectical thought - Looking at events from two or more perspectives and constructing arguments from both.

SocialAdopting a variety of roles - Through role-play and group work, l understand the roles of leaders and followers.

TechnologyInvestigating - 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.