Week 6

Going further and making conclusions together!

Last week students were in the going further and making conclusions phases of the inquiry cycle. Here’s a little explanation about the happenings in each class.

In PYP 7 B, students used their research to create non-chronological texts and actual models of a Bedouin shelter in the Sahara desert, an igloo in the Arctic zone, a traditional home in Norway, and finally an earthquake proof building in Japan. Check out our pictures!

We also had an opportunity to carry out investigations related to our third line of inquiry: How human development affects the environment.  As students presented their research, they began to make conclusions regarding how we adapt our environments to our needs and how this can be harmful if it is not done sustainability.  Research interests included: dams, cities, landfills and transport.  

PYP 7 Omega - Davi, Lucas and Thierry test the roof on the tropical shelter.

In PYP 7 O, students did research on shelters throughout different regions in groups and presented their non-chronological reports. And in the spirit of going further, student chose an element of the unit which they wanted to investigate further, and carried out their inquiry. They also used easybib to document their sources.

In PYP 7 S, students wrote a non-chronological report based on their individual interests, within the context of the central idea, using easybib to cite their resources. They applied their understanding of the central idea and lines of inquiry while going further.

 In Maths, we continued to work on mental Maths, and the four operations.

This week is a short week and it will be dedicated to our summative together with the start of our final Unit of inquiry. Students will be asking for your support during this unit, so be prepared to explore your family histories together.