1. Orientation in Space and Time
Explorations:
Social histories
Epochs, eras, turning points
Scale, duration, frequency
Boundaries
Exchange
Human landscapes
Resources

2. Fairness and Development
Explorations:
Democracy, politics, government and civil society
Inequality
Human Development
Rights, laws, civic responsibility
Justice and peace
Power and privilege
Authority, security and freedom

3. Scientific and Technical Innovation
Explorations:
Systems, models, methods
Adaptation and progress
Opportunity, risk, consequences
Modernization, industrialization
Digital Life, virtual environments
Biological Revolution

4. Globalization and Sustainability
Explorations:
Markets, commodities
Human impact on the environment
Commonality, diversity and interconnection
Consumption, conservation, natural resources and public goods
Urban planning

5. Identities and Relationships
Explorations:
Competition, cooperation
Self esteem, status
Physical and Social development
Moral reasoning
Ethical judgment

6. Personal and Cultural Expression
Explorations:
Artistry, craft
Products, systems
Social constructions or reality, philosophy
Abstract thinking
Entrepreneurship, practice and competency

7. How do I choose a Global Context?
Look at each and ask:
Why re we engaged in this inquiry?
Why are these concepts important?
Why is it important for me to understand?
Why do we care about this topic?
Action: Reflect on the unit you brought with you today…which Global Context would you choose?
Once you select it discuss it with the person next to you.

8. Why should students think conceptually?
New York Times Article
Action: Think about a way in which creativity has shaped a concept within you. (Thaggard ’s Days of the Week Example)

9. There are 16 Key Concepts in the New MYP They are shared by ALL Courses!!!!
Form
Global interactions
Identity
Logic
Perspective
Relationships
Time, place and space
Systems
Aesthetics Change Communication Communities Connections Creativity Culture Development

10. What key concept would you use to teach…
The civil rights movement
Linear equations
Shading (visual art)
DNA
Existential literature
Play recognition in athletics
Formal nouns and pronouns in World Language
Action: Look at your Unit and the definitions of each Key Concept. Pick 3 that you think best fit what you want to promote with this unit. Open discussion/reflection on your selection…

11. How do Key Concepts help learning?
Abstract
Create Interconnections
Create higher-order thinking skills
Helps students connect facts and topics
Creates intellectual synergy (Erickson2007)

12. Related Concepts Tailored for each course
Lead to deeper understanding of specific course areas
Provide a more detailed means of exploration
This list is just a start…students and teachers are free to add their own related concepts as they determine their applicability
Action: Look in your course guide and locate your Related Concepts. Choose 3 that you feel apply to your MYP Unit. Then, create your own concept and write about it in the “During Teaching” portion of your reflection section.