Students are encouraged to think through areas they are interested in. They are encouraged to wonder, imagine, and think creatively about those ideas by asking questions and demonstrating interest in their thoughts.
Here are some questions they might like to use to help think of ideas:
Try entering your topic into the search box in carrot2. Then click on "treemap" or "pie-chart" for a great visual representation of areas to consider in your topic of interest.
For example, search "plastic".
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
Explore the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership.
| Know | Want to Learn | Action |
|---|---|---|
| What do I want to know? | What do I want to find out? | What do I want to do about it? |
| WHO WE ARE | |
| Biblical Christian Worldview | From IB |
| We are created in God’s image - spiritual beings housed in flesh. God created each one of us with the purpose of glorifying him on the earth. We are sinners and fall short of the glory of God. Our identity is established in Jesus Christ. We are part of the body of Christ. | 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 | |
| Biblical Christian Worldview | From IB |
| It is important to understand that God is actively involved in the global affairs of mankind, relationships and the environment. We are on the Biblical Timeline. Because of God’s grace, we have a responsibility to learn from the past, have a godly influence on society and culture in the present and point others towards God’s glorious future for his creation. Knowing who God is helps us to know where we’ve come from and where we’re going | 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 | |
| Biblical Christian Worldview | From IB |
| God is expressive and creative. As His creation, we are created to reflect that expressiveness and creativity. We are created by God to glorify and to make Him known throughout the world in the ways we express ourselves. However sin has distorted our ability to do this which results in us magnifying ourselves instead of our Creator. Thankfully Christ’s grace enables us to understand how to express ourselves through our unique Christ like life so that all people live in harmony for the glory of Christ. | 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 | |
| Biblical Christian Worldview | From IB |
| The foundation of the world has been set in place by God alone. God’s order can be seen in the creation. All scientific laws were created by God. We strive to learn more about God and His creation in order to praise Him (more). We recognize the orderliness of God’s creation in spite of the disorderliness of mankind. God gives man insight, understanding and the ability to make advances in technology & the environment. His desire is for us to be part of the redemption of all creation. | 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 ORGANIZE OURSELVES | |
| Biblical Christian Worldview | From IB |
| Our interactions should reflect God’s image (the unity of the Trinity) and our relationship with Him. The body of Christ can only function when Christ is the head and it is the model of other organizations; whether in a family, church, government, or community, We are called to serve according to God’s purposes. | 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 | |
| Biblical Christian Worldview | From IB |
| Everything in creation has been made by God. Man was given the mandate to be stewards of creation and care for those around us. Since the perfection of creation has been marred by sin, we are called to be active in the redemptive restoration of all things in Christ. | 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. |
