Prep Specialist News - Term 2

Art 

Transdisciplinary Theme

Where we are in place and time

Central Idea

Art of different cultures express traditional values, celebrations, and way of life

Lines of Inquiry   

• How art is used to celebrate special days and events   

• The techniques and art forms traditionally used by different cultures   

Specified Concepts

connection and form

Learner Profile Attributes

inquirers and reflective 

Students Will 

• A weaving inspired by abstract African fabric that experiments with the beginnings of weaving techniques and applies colourful pattern detail within the woven areas 

• Cherry Blossom trees inspired by the Japanese Blossom Festival, ‘Hanami’ -A fun experiment with ink blowing and collage

•  A ceramic pinch pot, in the style of an aboriginal basket and decorated using traditional designs. Demonstrating modelling skills and the effective use of clay tools to apply patterns  

• An African necklace inspired by the Samburu Tribe. Designing and constructing a cardboard neck piece capturing pattern and collage detail 

• A still life drawing of their African Necklace using 2B pencils and poster paint to capture an expressive likeness incorporating drawing skill and painted detail

Science

Transdisciplinary Theme

Who we are 

Central Idea

The properties of materials influence the design and use of objects in our everyday world

Lines of Inquiry

• Materials have different properties that can be observed. 
• How properties of materials can affect how we use them. 

How materials can change when they are exposed to different conditions

Specified Concepts

change and form  

Learner Profile Attributes

thinkers and inquirers

 Students Will

• Compare different materials to see how they are alike or different

• Observe and describe materials, looking closely at different objects and talk about their properties like colour, size, texture, and how they feel

• Test materials to see how they react to water, heat, or other conditions to see if they change

• Create diagrams, pictures or maps to show what materials are in different objects and where they are found

• Explore how materials are used to make things like clothing, tools, and furniture based on their properties

Performing Arts / Music 

Transdisciplinary Theme

How we express ourselves 

Central Idea 

Movement, sound, and senses help us express our thoughts and ideas

Lines of Inquiry

• The five senses and how they help us experience the world

• The different ways we use our senses to communicate and express ourselves. 

• How our senses support movement, music, and performance

• The role of our senses in experiencing and creating music

Specified Concepts

• function 
• perspective 
• comparison 
• response 

Learner Profile Attributes

• open-minded  
• risk takers 
• communicators  

Students Will

• Students will identify instrument families and describe how they produce sound. 

• Students will recognise the roles different instruments play in music

• Students will experiment with instruments to explore rhythm, dynamics, and sound effects

• Students will create simple musical patterns and sound stories using instruments

• Students will investigate how instruments work together to create music 

• Students will respond to and reflect on how instruments help express ideas and emotions

Physical Education 

Transdisciplinary theme 

How we express ourselves

Central Idea 

 We can express our feelings through movement 

Lines of Inquiry

• Understanding body language 

• How we move our body to perform skills 

• The importance of confidence and motivation when expressing ourselves through performance 

Concepts

Form- correct alignment, technique and execution of skill to create effective expression and fluency of movement. 

Function- how the body moves to achieve specific goals such as circus skills or accurately throwing an object 

Specified Concepts  

Form- Correct alignment, technique and execution of skill to create effective expression and fluency of movement.  

Function- How the body moves to achieve specific goals such as gym routines, or accurately throwing an object   

Learner Profile Attributes   

risk takers   and open-minded

Students Will

• Circus Skills: The students will explore movement using circus skill equipment such as scarves, poi, diablo, spinning plates and explore body movement using balance and strength.  

• Explore movement on various levels (high, medium, low) and to different tempos of music.  

• They will experience and demonstrate a variety of balances and shapes individually and in groups using their bodies. They will do this with and without equipment.  

• They will be introduced to a variety of simple rolling techniques. 

• Develop the Fundamental Motor Skills of running, jumping, dodging, tracking objects and catching.