Term 3, 2022
Visual Art
The Term 3 Visual Arts Unit of Inquiry is called 'The Human Body in Art', which integrates with the Transdisciplinary theme- 'Who We Are'.
The Unit focuses on the representation of the human figure in Art. We will be looking at how different artists- Leonardo Da Vinci, Michael Angelo, Ron Mueck, Atelier Stella and Otecki used sculpture, painting and drawing to depict the human figure.
Students Create
- A self-portrait illustration in chalk pastels on black card. They applied effective use of colour, detail and form to reflect expressive character and self-image.
- A snap shot of painted eyes on a wooden block. The students utilised skilled application of paint and considered use of colour, to capture creative expression within the limited area of the eyes.
- Ceramic sculpture of abstract facial parts. This activity required clay modelling ability to capture detail of individual facial features and effective composition of the sculpture.
Language (Japanese)
Term Focus and Topics:
Human body, Body and health.
PYP TransdisciplinaryTheme:
WHO WE ARE
THE BODY IS MADE UP OF DIFFERENT SYSTEMS THAT NEED TO BE MAINTAINED IN ORDER TO STAY HEALTHY
Concepts:
Form, function, responsibility
Lines of Inquiry
- The body systems
- The way we keep ourselves healthy
The student will be able to:
- Say and spell names of face parts like eyes and mouth.
- Say and spell names of body parts like legs and shoulders.
- Describe face/body parts with adjectives. (EG. big eyes, long legs)
- Say and ask about someone’s health in Japanese. (EG. “Are you feeling sick?” and “I have a headache.”)
- Explain how Japanese people keep their good health.
- Say “UP”, “DOWN”, “LEFT” and “RIGHT” in Japanese to play a traditional board game called FOOKUWARAI (funny face game)
- Explain how to play FOOKUWARAI.
Japanese Incursion (11 August)
Four Seasons: Learn about beautiful Japanese seasons and culture.
A performer engaged our students in learning about Japanese culture and they enjoyed the performer’s ventriloquism, Japanese folktale, and games, etc.
PE Program
The term three unit we are focusing on is 'How the World Works'.
Focus: Athletics
Distance and Sprint runs, Hurdling,
Long Jump, High Jump, Discus and Shot Put.
Using these skills to participate in the House Athletics competition and further into District, Division and State competitions if capable.
Students will explore different Invasion games Soccer and Rugby and some striking games to clarify how all sports involve different types of techniques of play and rules to follow.
Concepts: Form the understanding that everything sport has a particular set of rules and structures.
Learner Profile: Knowledgeable - Explored games and acquired knowledge of different rules and skills.
Library
All students are encouraged to borrow books from the Library. The focus is on reading for enjoyment, interest and information. The children also have the opportunity to practise their borrowing skills and further their love of reading.
The Library program also supports and extends the units of inquiry being studied in each year level and provides classrooms with resources to enrich the units offering varied forms of information.
Music
The Year 4 students have been exploring the evolution of music and music technology this term. Which is aligned with the Programme of Inquiry focus - 'Where we are in place and time'.
Learning Task: Year 4 students have researched and created a presentation on their favourite band or artist. This has highlighted the diverse range of genres and artists that the students enjoy.
Students have also explored how music genres and technology have evolved over time.
Students have explored and discussed traditional and modern Indigenous Australian music.
In groups students composed and performed a songline composition using a range of traditional instruments.
Students are also preparing a performance piece in preparation for Term 4 which will be High Hopes by Panic at the Disco.
