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How we express ourselves

 * 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.

Central idea: People’s outward appearance can lead to perceptions and misconceptions.

form, function , causation, change, connection, perspective , responsibility, reflection

Related concepts: creativity, diversity, stereotypes

What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
 * Personal adornments, clothing and identity
 * Reasons for what people wear
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Impact of first impressions
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Countering misconceptions

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Other schools' reading of this unit:
[] [] **In connection with this idea, see**
 * "People's outward appearance is a form of self expression".
 * "First Impressions: People's outward appearance can lead to perceptions and misconceptions."
 * [] ( a social psychology online text book)**

//ap·pear·ance//
 * //noun// /əˈpi(ə)rəns/

appearances, plural
 * The way that someone or something looks<span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
 * - I like the //appearance// of stripped antique pine
 * - they are similar in //appearance//


 * An impression given by someone or something, although this may be misleading<span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
 * - she read it with every //appearance// of interest


 * An act of performing or participating in a public event<span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
 * - he is well-known for his television //appearances//


 * An act of becoming visible or noticeable; an arrival<span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
 * - the sudden //appearance// of her daughter startled her

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 * A process of coming into existence or use<span style="color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">
 * - the //appearance// of the railroad