We have begun a new Unit of Inquiry, Where We Are in Place and Time, looking at how...Explorations lead to discoveries, opportunities and new understandings.
Through the inquiry we will look at:
We have also begun a new unit of study in Maths.
The focus for this unit is as follows:
In Reading & Writing:
Students will have a chance to read informational texts related to mapping and different explorers. They will practice collecting information from within the text and organizing it by main ideas and details. This will assist them in their final UOI project of gathering, organizing and presenting information about a particular place of exploration.
Through the inquiry we will look at:
- Reasons for exploration
- Consequences of exploration - in relation to the place and time
- How to research, collect data and organize it into a presentation
- Mapping Skills
We have also begun a new unit of study in Maths.
The focus for this unit is as follows:
- Rounding by 10's and 100's
- Telling Time to the minute
- Multiplication Strategies
- Continued practice with basic math facts, 2 and 3 digit addition and subtraction and story problems.
In Reading & Writing:
Students will have a chance to read informational texts related to mapping and different explorers. They will practice collecting information from within the text and organizing it by main ideas and details. This will assist them in their final UOI project of gathering, organizing and presenting information about a particular place of exploration.
UPPER ELEMENTARY GATHERING
Every few months the Upper Elementary (Grs 3-5) come together to share an activity that has a particular focus - generally connected to the skills and attributes that we focus on within the PYP.
Last Friday we meet and engaged in a range of games. Great fun was had by all!
Our focus was on communication and team work. Please enjoy the photos below and ask your child what they did.
Every few months the Upper Elementary (Grs 3-5) come together to share an activity that has a particular focus - generally connected to the skills and attributes that we focus on within the PYP.
Last Friday we meet and engaged in a range of games. Great fun was had by all!
Our focus was on communication and team work. Please enjoy the photos below and ask your child what they did.