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Knowledge in the PYP is organized into six Transdisciplinary Themes. These have been carefully chosen for their significance to all learners in all cultures. They offer many opportunities to further the skills, knowledge and understanding within and across six subject areas; Arts, Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Personal, social and Physical education. Each unit of inquiry is developed in order to illuminate the theme as it is viewed through the lenses of different subjects, connecting them to a larger understanding.
 
IBPYP TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEMES
 
WHO WE ARE
 An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human 
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
 An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. 
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
 An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic. 
HOW THE WORLD WORKS
 An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment 
HOW WE ORGANISE OURSELVES
 An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. 
SHARING THE PLANET
 An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.