Last week we started Unit 2. During the provocation students looked at 6 different ways people express their culture. They were asked to connect to the expression of culture by describing what they already knew. Then they were asked to extend their knowledge by describing what they learned and finally they were asked to challenge their ideas and asked questions about what they would like to know.
PYP 6 Omega
Manuela and Carolina exploring the Indian art of Henna
Nicolas, Yasmin and Lucca watching how the people of New Zealand express their culture through the Haka
Anna Sophia, Laura and Elisa listening to traditional Irish songs.
Duru, Lucas R and Lucas Z exploring the kimono
PYP 6 Beta
PYP 6 Sigma
Throughout our second unit we will be looking at how cultures express themselves, how myths legends and stories connect to culture, and our own culture at St Francis.
TT: How we express ourselves
CI: Stories and traditions can communicate the values and beliefs of one’s culture.
Lines of Inquiry:
Ways to express a culture
How myths, legends and tales are used to symbolize culture.
The expression of our culture.
Key Concepts:
Connection - How are stories, myths and legends connected to culture?
Perspective- What are appropriate ways to celebrate one´s culture?
Reflection - Do our expressions accurately represent the culture and traditions of our school?
Related Concepts:
Culture, legends, myths and tales,
Attitudes: appreciation, creativity, respect, confidence
Attributes of the Learner Profile: Inquirer, knowledgeable,open-minded