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Weekly Class Newsletter October 11, 2013 PYP 2 TIME-TABLE Learning journey Unit of Inquiry Where we are in time and place An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilisations, from local and global perspectives. Central idea: The earth is part of a vast solar system Key Concepts: Form, Causation Our second unit with the transdisciplinary theme; where we are in place and time started well with lots of enthusiasm from the learners. Their approach towards the unit gives the impression that they are very excited and willing to put an extra effort to investigate about the solar system. During our “tune in” section, learners had the opportunity to write down what they know and what they wanted to know from the inquiry. In the end different views which include we live in the solar system, the sun is a star, the sun is the hottest thing in the world, and sun is a ball of fire etc. were shared by students. The Central Idea and key concepts were also discussed. Learners also learned about the names of the planets in order, from the closest to the sun to the farthest from the sun. Learners answered questionnaires as they gather information from posters of the solar system in the classroom. Different educational videos about the solar system were also shown to the class. In our math activities learners started to observe various types of plane shapes. We identified the names, number of sides and vertices of the shapes. Learners studied how different positions create pathways. An inquiry into: The earth’s place in the solar system Other planets in the solar system Exploring space Students will next week continue to investigate the solar system. This time we are going to find out more about the movement planets, how the moon get is light, the Milky Way galaxy, the job of astronauts, and why the earth is a unique planet. In a nut shell, we could say, we are going to explore space. English Language Listening and Speaking: Talk about the stories, writing, pictures and models they have created. Writing: Rereads written work in order to make revisions and improve their writing Mathematics Shape and Space: Understand that directions can be used to describe pathways, regions, portions and boundaries of their immediate environment. Numbers: Find differences involving 2-digit numbers including regrouping Weekly Class Newsletter October 11, 2013 PYP 2 In our grammar lessons we learned about Past simple, regular and irregular verbs. Students learned to understand that regular verbs in the past simple add (-ed) and the past simple of the irregular verb the word changes. Students used words from our grammar activity to practice our spelling. DEVELOPMENT TALKS/ THREE WAY CONFERENCE Development Talks/Three Way Conference is scheduled between weeks 42 and 43. A sign-up sheet with available times and dates is posted outside the classroom door. Parents who are yet to sign up are reminded to do that for the three way conference. Homework Guided Questions Below are suggested questions that could help parents to engage their children in a discussion on our current unit. What is the solar system like? Where is the earth? How and when were the solar system born? How do humans know about the solar system and the location of the planet? Request: Homework will be issued on Fridays 11th October with the view to be returned on Thursdays 17th October. All homework will be contained within a blue A4 folder. Reminders We have observed that some students come without P.E shoes or towels during P.E. Parents are kindly requested to double check their bags to make sure all required items are provided. The PYP 5s will like to encourage all students to support them in their campaign to bike or walk to school on Wednesdays for a healthy life and environment. Any contribution of solar system models, games, posters, pictures that could be useful to the class is welcomed from parents. Key Vocabulary Solar system, sun, planets, Inner planets, outer planets, asteroid belt, gas giants, satellites, orbit, ellipse, space, dwarf planet, Pluto, atmosphere, geology, gravity, climate. Samuel’s email: [email protected]