Transdisciplinary Theme

'Who We Are'

Central Idea

Different perspectives influence the way people treat each other

As an International Baccalaureate world school, authorised to teach the Primary Year’s Programme, we explore six transdisciplinary themes each year.

During the first unit for the year, the Year 5 students will be exploring perspective and the way different perspectives can impact relationships. They will create an Essential Agreement which will be referred to throughout the year.

Concepts

Perspective
Responsibility

Lines of Inquiry

The meaning of perspective
Understanding perspectives
Characteristics of respectful relationships
Establishing a harmonious community

Action

Action in the PYP is initiated independently by the student as a result of the learning process. Action may be bringing a book or artefact related to the inquiry to school, or student-initiated drawings/posters/research. We celebrate our students’ ACTION every day in our classrooms. If you see your children taking independent action at home encourage them to share their action with their class.

Approaches to Learning

Social: being a productive team member and accepting responsibility
Communication: listening and speaking
Thinking: associating rights with responsibilities, identifying differing perspectives
Self-Management: effective use of time, actively following the Essential Agreement
Open Minded: understand different points of view

The Year 5 Team

Mrs Janelle Diggins, Mr Angus Ross, Mrs Christine Gill & Mr Jameel Marashli

The Year 5 Team

Miss Lauren Lowers/Mrs Kate Boston, Mrs Janelle Diggins, Mr Grant Rounsley and Mrs Christine Gill

Beaumaris North PS

Units Of Inquiry - Year 5, 2023 · 08 Mar 2023

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