Intro to Unit 3 and Bienal

Unit 3

In our third unit PYP 6 students will be exploring the different biomes of the world, as well as how the elements of ecosystems interact with each other. Students will also look at their responsibility toward the environment and human impact.

To start off the unit students were asked to draw a map of the world from what they already knew (or thought they knew)

PYP 6 Sigma

PYP 6 Omega started exploring Atlases.

PYP 6 Beta doing research on the different biomes of the world

Here are the details of the Unit.
TT: Sharing the planet

CI:  ???? (We have the children create their own Central Ideas at the end of the Unit and compare them with the teacher Central Idea)

Lines of Inquiry:

The different biomes and ecosystems around the world

The elements of ecosystems and how they interact

The impact of human action in ecosystems

Key Concepts: Form, Function, Responsibility

Related Concepts: Ecosystems, conservation, preservation

Attitudes: Appreciation, integrity, commitment, enthusiasm

Attributes of the Learner Profile:Principled, caring , balanced

Bienal

Last Tuesday morning all three classes went to the art museum, Bienal. Our trip was focused on our third unit. We looked at how we can transform  materials in an eco-friendly way as well as watched video installments about the indigenous people of Brazil and how they use the land. One group even tasted a dessert of pureed Brazilian fruit that shows art can exists everywhere, Below are just a few pictures, click on the link to view more. 

Bienal Photos

Reminders

• Reports go home today (Monday November, 28th) 
• Parent - Teacher Meeting is Thursday Dec 1st (PYP 6 Beta) and Friday Dec, 2nd (PYP 6 omega and sigma). Make sure to sign up for a time
• St Francis Bazaar is Saturday Dec 10th at 10am. Save the date!