Beaconhouse School System, Clifton Campus Grade V – PYP Curriculum update for the month of March – April 2017.
Unit 5: Transdisciplinary theme
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Enduring Understanding… Central Idea:
Related Vocabulary
Humankind constantly explores new frontiers.
Lines of Inquiry:
What motivates people to explore Exploration leads explorers to invent and discover Impact of discoveries and inventions on communities
Key Concepts: Causation: Students will investigate the reasons behind discoveries and inventions.
exploration discovery motivation impact frontiers dedication break through innovation intellectual property originate pioneering recognition projects design inventors inventions
Connection: Students will understand that actions of any individual affect others. Change: Students will study how discoveries and inventions bring changes locally and globally.
Guiding Questions???? Students through their actions shall:
Take initiatives to discover and explore with a strong vision. Support any new discoveries and inventions at school or community level. Develop self-confidence and not be afraid of failures.
What do you understand by the term ‘Exploration’? What do people achieve through exploration? What conditions lead to inventions and discoveries? Is exploration safer today than in the past? Is there a need for space exploration?
Transdisciplinary Skills
Learner Profile
Research skills: Students will learn to gather data about different discoveries and inventions and factors that led to them and will present their research findings in a variety of ways.
Knowledgeable: Students will research about different inventors and explorers. They will find interesting facts about new discoveries and the impact those discoveries have had on communities. Inquirer: Students will conduct research on the motivational factors that led explorers to discover or invent.
Thinking skills: Students will critically analyze the reasons behind the inventions and discoveries.
PYP Attitudes Appreciation: Appreciating the wonder and beauty of the world and its people Curiosity: Being curious about the nature of learning, about the world, its people and cultures.
Teaching targets to be covered in each subject area identified by the IB Primary Years Programme. These will be taught within the unit of inquiry as well as stand-alone to ensure clear conceptual understanding and application. Language Mathematics PSPE Arts English: Measurements P.E: Visual Arts: Punctuation Area, Volume Students will prepare Students will explore Direct and Indirect speech for Inter-House Karate textures through: Report writing Shape & Space and Cricket Printing, engraving, collage Compass Tournaments. work. اردوBearing Music: They will practice for Students will learn to مہاقہیفاافلظ۔،امسوصت:وقادئ Track events. identify the differences and رظنماگنری،اہکینونیسی،مظنونیسی،ڈراہماگنری:یمیہفتاوریقیلختاکم similarities between Eastern and Western اعضاءیکڑلایئ:ا۔م۔ن یکاتکب Classical music. ااطتعروسلﷺ،تنسروسلﷺ،رمحدیل:االسایمت They will also learn to read musical notes. ICT: They will learn to locate places using Google Maps and creating an online map.
Suggested activities to pursue at home: As Students:Browse through books/periodicals /megazine on inventions and read about some famous inventions and explorations. Create your own scrap book about your favourite inventions. As parents: support your child in searching about inventions and discoveries using www.kidrex.com to enhance his/her understanding about how they have impacted our life. Useful links to visit: http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/social_studies_games/inventors .html http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/science/famous_inventors_and_t heir_inventions/quiz1631.html
During the unit, students will explore the following books. These books are available in the School’s learning Center
Explorers and Conquerors by Jim Pipe Inventions and Discoveries Journey of Inventions by Adam Sutherland Big Business Series: Nintendo by Adam Sutherland Big Business Series: Cadbury by Cath Senker Big Business Series: Google by Adam Sutherland Big Business Series: Apple by Adam Sutherland Who Was Ferdinand Magellan? by Sydelle Kramer Who Was Ben Franklin? by Dennis Brindell Fradin Who Was Charles Darwin? By Deborah H Who Was Thomas Edison? By Margret Frith