Individuals & Societies standards alignment

The complete MYP Individuals & Societies objectives and supplementary C3 inquiry dimensions catalogue for grades 6–10, each mapped to the MYP Individuals & Societies Criteria A–D it best assesses.

MYP I&S + C3 standards
25
Covered by a lesson
25
MYP criteria
4

MYP Individuals & Societies Criteria A–D

Criterion A: Knowing and understanding

Use terminology and demonstrate factual and conceptual knowledge through developed descriptions, explanations and examples

  • Use subject terminology in context
  • Demonstrate factual and conceptual knowledge
  • Develop descriptions, explanations and examples

25 lessons · 10 MYP I&S + C3 standards

Criterion B: Investigating

Develop focused questions and action plans, use appropriate research methods, and evaluate processes and results

  • Formulate and justify a focused research question
  • Formulate and follow an action plan
  • Collect and record appropriate, varied and relevant information
  • Evaluate the investigation process and results

25 lessons · 10 MYP I&S + C3 standards

Criterion C: Communicating

Communicate effectively for audience and purpose, structure ideas for the format, and document sources

  • Use an appropriate style for audience and purpose
  • Structure information for the specified format
  • Document sources using a recognized convention

35 lessons · 10 MYP I&S + C3 standards

Criterion D: Thinking critically

Discuss concepts, synthesize arguments, evaluate sources and interpret perspectives

  • Discuss concepts, issues, models and representations
  • Synthesize information into valid arguments
  • Evaluate sources and data for origin, purpose, value and limitations
  • Interpret different perspectives and their implications

25 lessons · 20 MYP I&S + C3 standards

MYP Individuals & Societies objectives and supplementary C3 inquiry dimensions

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Grade 6 · Applying disciplinary concepts and tools

C3.IS.6.D2Applying disciplinary concepts and tools

MYP AMYP D

Use concepts and tools from history, geography, economics and civics to explain human systems. By Grade 6, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Apply disciplinary tools
Core idea
Disciplinary lenses reveal different dimensions of societies and environments.
Connection
Integrated humanities

Grade 6 · Communicating conclusions

C3.IS.6.D4Communicating conclusions

MYP CMYP D

Build evidence-based explanations and arguments for a defined audience and cite sources consistently. By Grade 6, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Communicate conclusions
Core idea
Purpose, audience, structure and documentation shape effective communication.
Connection
Reports, maps, debates and multimedia

Grade 6 · Developing questions and planning inquiries

C3.IS.6.D1Developing questions and planning inquiries

MYP B

Construct compelling and supporting questions, then plan an inquiry appropriate to the grade. By Grade 6, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Question and plan
Core idea
Inquiry begins with worthwhile, manageable questions and a reasoned plan.
Connection
Local and global issues

Grade 6 · Evaluating sources and using evidence

C3.IS.6.D3Evaluating sources and using evidence

MYP BMYP D

Gather evidence from varied sources and evaluate relevance, origin, purpose, value and limitations. By Grade 6, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Evaluate evidence
Core idea
Claims become stronger when evidence is relevant, corroborated and critically evaluated.
Connection
Primary, secondary, statistical and spatial sources

Grade 6 · Taking informed action

C3.IS.6.D5Taking informed action

MYP AMYP CMYP D

Use inquiry findings to compare options and propose responsible, context-sensitive action. By Grade 6, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Consider informed action
Core idea
Responsible action considers evidence, consequences and affected perspectives.
Connection
School, community and global contexts

Grade 7 · Applying disciplinary concepts and tools

C3.IS.7.D2Applying disciplinary concepts and tools

MYP AMYP D

Use concepts and tools from history, geography, economics and civics to explain human systems. By Grade 7, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Apply disciplinary tools
Core idea
Disciplinary lenses reveal different dimensions of societies and environments.
Connection
Integrated humanities

Grade 7 · Communicating conclusions

C3.IS.7.D4Communicating conclusions

MYP CMYP D

Build evidence-based explanations and arguments for a defined audience and cite sources consistently. By Grade 7, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Communicate conclusions
Core idea
Purpose, audience, structure and documentation shape effective communication.
Connection
Reports, maps, debates and multimedia

Grade 7 · Developing questions and planning inquiries

C3.IS.7.D1Developing questions and planning inquiries

MYP B

Construct compelling and supporting questions, then plan an inquiry appropriate to the grade. By Grade 7, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Question and plan
Core idea
Inquiry begins with worthwhile, manageable questions and a reasoned plan.
Connection
Local and global issues

Grade 7 · Evaluating sources and using evidence

C3.IS.7.D3Evaluating sources and using evidence

MYP BMYP D

Gather evidence from varied sources and evaluate relevance, origin, purpose, value and limitations. By Grade 7, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Evaluate evidence
Core idea
Claims become stronger when evidence is relevant, corroborated and critically evaluated.
Connection
Primary, secondary, statistical and spatial sources

Grade 7 · Taking informed action

C3.IS.7.D5Taking informed action

MYP AMYP CMYP D

Use inquiry findings to compare options and propose responsible, context-sensitive action. By Grade 7, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Consider informed action
Core idea
Responsible action considers evidence, consequences and affected perspectives.
Connection
School, community and global contexts

Grade 8 · Applying disciplinary concepts and tools

C3.IS.8.D2Applying disciplinary concepts and tools

MYP AMYP D

Use concepts and tools from history, geography, economics and civics to explain human systems. By Grade 8, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Apply disciplinary tools
Core idea
Disciplinary lenses reveal different dimensions of societies and environments.
Connection
Integrated humanities

Grade 8 · Communicating conclusions

C3.IS.8.D4Communicating conclusions

MYP CMYP D

Build evidence-based explanations and arguments for a defined audience and cite sources consistently. By Grade 8, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Communicate conclusions
Core idea
Purpose, audience, structure and documentation shape effective communication.
Connection
Reports, maps, debates and multimedia

Grade 8 · Developing questions and planning inquiries

C3.IS.8.D1Developing questions and planning inquiries

MYP B

Construct compelling and supporting questions, then plan an inquiry appropriate to the grade. By Grade 8, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Question and plan
Core idea
Inquiry begins with worthwhile, manageable questions and a reasoned plan.
Connection
Local and global issues

Grade 8 · Evaluating sources and using evidence

C3.IS.8.D3Evaluating sources and using evidence

MYP BMYP D

Gather evidence from varied sources and evaluate relevance, origin, purpose, value and limitations. By Grade 8, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Evaluate evidence
Core idea
Claims become stronger when evidence is relevant, corroborated and critically evaluated.
Connection
Primary, secondary, statistical and spatial sources

Grade 8 · Taking informed action

C3.IS.8.D5Taking informed action

MYP AMYP CMYP D

Use inquiry findings to compare options and propose responsible, context-sensitive action. By Grade 8, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Consider informed action
Core idea
Responsible action considers evidence, consequences and affected perspectives.
Connection
School, community and global contexts

Grade 9 · Applying disciplinary concepts and tools

C3.IS.9.D2Applying disciplinary concepts and tools

MYP AMYP D

Use concepts and tools from history, geography, economics and civics to explain human systems. By Grade 9, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Apply disciplinary tools
Core idea
Disciplinary lenses reveal different dimensions of societies and environments.
Connection
Integrated humanities

Grade 9 · Communicating conclusions

C3.IS.9.D4Communicating conclusions

MYP CMYP D

Build evidence-based explanations and arguments for a defined audience and cite sources consistently. By Grade 9, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Communicate conclusions
Core idea
Purpose, audience, structure and documentation shape effective communication.
Connection
Reports, maps, debates and multimedia

Grade 9 · Developing questions and planning inquiries

C3.IS.9.D1Developing questions and planning inquiries

MYP B

Construct compelling and supporting questions, then plan an inquiry appropriate to the grade. By Grade 9, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Question and plan
Core idea
Inquiry begins with worthwhile, manageable questions and a reasoned plan.
Connection
Local and global issues

Grade 9 · Evaluating sources and using evidence

C3.IS.9.D3Evaluating sources and using evidence

MYP BMYP D

Gather evidence from varied sources and evaluate relevance, origin, purpose, value and limitations. By Grade 9, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Evaluate evidence
Core idea
Claims become stronger when evidence is relevant, corroborated and critically evaluated.
Connection
Primary, secondary, statistical and spatial sources

Grade 9 · Taking informed action

C3.IS.9.D5Taking informed action

MYP AMYP CMYP D

Use inquiry findings to compare options and propose responsible, context-sensitive action. By Grade 9, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Consider informed action
Core idea
Responsible action considers evidence, consequences and affected perspectives.
Connection
School, community and global contexts

Grade 10 · Applying disciplinary concepts and tools

C3.IS.10.D2Applying disciplinary concepts and tools

MYP AMYP D

Use concepts and tools from history, geography, economics and civics to explain human systems. By Grade 10, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Apply disciplinary tools
Core idea
Disciplinary lenses reveal different dimensions of societies and environments.
Connection
Integrated humanities

Grade 10 · Communicating conclusions

C3.IS.10.D4Communicating conclusions

MYP CMYP D

Build evidence-based explanations and arguments for a defined audience and cite sources consistently. By Grade 10, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Communicate conclusions
Core idea
Purpose, audience, structure and documentation shape effective communication.
Connection
Reports, maps, debates and multimedia

Grade 10 · Developing questions and planning inquiries

C3.IS.10.D1Developing questions and planning inquiries

MYP B

Construct compelling and supporting questions, then plan an inquiry appropriate to the grade. By Grade 10, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Question and plan
Core idea
Inquiry begins with worthwhile, manageable questions and a reasoned plan.
Connection
Local and global issues

Grade 10 · Evaluating sources and using evidence

C3.IS.10.D3Evaluating sources and using evidence

MYP BMYP D

Gather evidence from varied sources and evaluate relevance, origin, purpose, value and limitations. By Grade 10, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Evaluate evidence
Core idea
Claims become stronger when evidence is relevant, corroborated and critically evaluated.
Connection
Primary, secondary, statistical and spatial sources

Grade 10 · Taking informed action

C3.IS.10.D5Taking informed action

MYP AMYP CMYP D

Use inquiry findings to compare options and propose responsible, context-sensitive action. By Grade 10, students work with increasing independence, source complexity and disciplinary precision.

Skill focus
Consider informed action
Core idea
Responsible action considers evidence, consequences and affected perspectives.
Connection
School, community and global contexts