The global context provides a "lens" or "theme" that helps you look at your personal project in a more specific way. It also links your project and goal to the wider world, building a connection to an authentic setting or circumstance.
You must choose only one global context to define your goal.
Identities and relationships Key questions: Who am I? Who are we?
An inquiry into this global context explores the following areas:
identity
beliefs and values
personal, physical, mental, social, and spiritual health
human relationships including family, friends, communities, and cultures
what it means to be human
Orientation in space and time Key questions: What is the meaning of "when"? What is the meaning of "where"? What is the relationship between "when" and "where"?
An inquiry into this global context explores the following areas:
personal histories
homes and journeys
turning points in humankind
discoveries
explorations and migrations of humankind
the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations from personal, local, and global perspectives
Personal and cultural expression Key question: What is the nature and purpose of creative expression? An inquiry into this global context explores the following areas:
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
Scientific and technical innovation Key question: How do we live in the worlds in which we live?
An inquiry into this global context explores the following areas:
the natural world and its laws
the interaction between people and the natural world
how humans use their understanding of scientific principles
the impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments
the impact of environments on human activity
how humans adapt environments to their needs
Globalization and sustainability Key question: How is everything connected?
An inquiry into this global context explores the following areas:
the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities
the relationship between local and global processes
how local experiences mediate the global
the opportunities and tensions provided by world-interconnectedness
the impact of decision-making on humankind and the environment
Fairness and development Key question: What are the consequences of our common humanity?
An inquiry into this global context explores the following areas:
rights and responsibilities
the relationship between communities
sharing finite resources with other people and with other living things