Unit 1: Introduction to Individuals and Societies
The Individuals and Societies subject group within the IB framework explores human behavior and societal interactions through an interdisciplinary lens. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and inquiry-based learning in understanding complex global challenges and fosters skills necessary for informed global citizenship. Key concepts such as change, systems, global interactions, time, place, and space serve as foundational tools for analysis.
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What we have learnt
- The Individuals and Societies subject group examines human behavior and societal interactions.
- Interdisciplinary approaches enhance understanding of complex issues.
- Key concepts such as change, systems, and global interactions are crucial for analysis.
- Inquiry and critical thinking are essential for exploring real-world issues.
Key Concepts
- -- Change
- The process through which societies, institutions, norms, and individuals evolve over time.
- -- Systems
- Structured and interrelated sets of components that operate together to achieve outcomes.
- -- Global Interactions
- Connections and exchanges between individuals, communities, and nations across borders.
- -- Time
- A chronological concept that enables the sequencing of events and understanding of duration, change, and continuity.
- -- Place
- A specific geographic location imbued with meaning and significance.
- -- Space
- Physical and abstract areas where human activity occurs, shaped by human interaction and perceptions.
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