Unit of Inquiries PYP3: pupils 5-6 years old
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PYP THREE | |||||
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Time Frame |
Knowledge |
Concepts |
Transdisciplinary Skills | ||
| Sept - Oct 2009 |
Who We Are |
We are part of a family that shares a history, beliefs and experiences. |
Form, |
Self management skills> |
Codes of Behaviour |
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Social skills> |
Group-decision making Resolving conflict | ||||
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Communication skills> |
Listening | ||||
| Oct - Nov 2009 | How We Organize Ourselves | Our world is made up of patterns and numbers. • Natural and manmade patterns can be found in many places • The use of numbers and number sequences helps people organize their daily lives • Groups and sets are a useful way of saving time and organizing |
Causation, |
Research skills> |
Organizing data Recording data |
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Social skills> |
Accepting responsibility | ||||
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Communication skills> |
Writing | ||||
| Jan - Feb 2010 | Sharing the Planet | Habitats are homes for many living things. • What is a habitat • How our changing world affects habitats • The connection between habitats and living things • The differences between habitats • Our responsibility for protecting various habitats |
Responsability, |
Thinking skills> |
Acquisition of knowledge |
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Communication skills> |
Presenting | ||||
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Self-management skills> |
Comprehension Fine motor skills | ||||
| Feb - Mar 2010 | How We Express Ourselves | People express a range of emotions through the media of the arts. • Values and how they are expressed in dance, drama and art • Sign language and mime • Artist’s intention |
Causation, |
Thinking skills> |
Analysis |
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Communication skills> |
Non-verbal communication | ||||
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Research skills> |
Fine motor skills Observing | ||||
| Apr - May 2010 | Where We Are In Place and Time |
Geography and resources determine the type of transportation systems available. • What affects people’s transport choices (geographical and socioeconomic) • Impact of geographical features on transportation systems • Maps, location, drawing/placing, cardinal points |
Connection, Reflection, |
Communication skills> |
Presenting |
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Social skills> |
Respecting others | ||||
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Thinking skills> |
Evaluation | ||||
| Jun - Jul 2010 | How We Express Ourselves |
People express a range of emotions through the media of the arts. |
Causation, |
Thinking skills> |
Analysis |
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Communication skills> |
Non-verbal communication | ||||
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Self-management skills> |
Fine motor | ||||
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Research skills> |
Observing | ||||