As an IB school Robison connects with thousands of other IB schools across the United States. We will be part of the largest school organization in the world and as such will be held to the same high standards and rigorous instruction implemented in all IB programs. Students are exposed to a global perspective and second and third languages. The IB program begins in kindergarten and can be continued until graduation from a high school diploma program in TUSD.
Teachers receive specific training from the IB organization that focuses on engaging students in their own learning. The program works in conjunction with Robison's Investigations Math curriculum that promotes mathematical thinking in an inquiry model.
Who we Are |
Where we are in place and time |
How we express ourselves |
How the world works |
How we organize ourselves |
Sharing the planet |
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| GRADES | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Fifth (5th) | Healthy lifestyles directly affect physical well being. | Immigration patterns change economics and living conditions. | Music and literature can create a basis for individual and group communication. | Scientific discoveries change the way humans perceive their place in the world and universe. | Economic activities impact the goods and services received. | (Exhibition project) Climate change causes the way communities evolve. |
| Fourth (4th) | Individuals learn about their history through exploration of family ancestry. | Global exploration and colonization affects local civilization. | Nature influences the exploration of artistic creativity. | Implementing scientific principles leads to a deeper understanding of the natural world. | Supply and demand leads to employment trends. | People have the rights and responsibilities to explore alternative energy resources in the world. |
| Third (3rd) | Human wants and needs are influenced by the social environment. | Discoveries create pathways for human ingenuity. | Literature provides a way for cultures to reflect beliefs and values. | Geological changes impact living organisms. | Social structures evolve from the wants and needs of a society. | Peace and conflict exist in ecosystems where organisms compete for resources. |
| Second (2nd) | Communities reflect social change and needs of its citizens. | Journeys create change and can lead to new opportunities. | People demonstrate their ideas, feelings and thoughts through the performing arts. | Plants grow and change providing resources. | The decision-making process influences the organization and purpose of a group. | Living organisms evolve and adapt to their environment. |
| First (1st) | Rights and responsibilities guide personal safety. | Humans identify their interconnectedness to the world. | Values are conveyed through the choice of heroes. | The cycles and survival of living things are affected by interrelationships. | Communities form to meet different functions. | Human communities interact with animal communities. |
| Kindergarten | Respect for ourselves and others is essential in human relationships. | Family histories provide an insight into cultures and personal identity. | Important events are recognized through diverse celebrations and traditions. | The cycles and survival of living things are affected by interrelationships. | Transportation systems are related to needs. | People use and value the natural environment in different ways. |