The grade 3 students have started an IB Unit of Inquiry that will last approximately 4 weeks. During this time students will be involved in inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning culminating in a summative project as described below.
IB PYP Transdisciplinary Theme: Where We Are In Place and Time
The subjects that will be integrated into this unit: Language Arts, Social Studies, Health and Career
The Central Idea for the Unit of Inquiry: Diverse lifestyle practices influence the cultural heritage of the community.
Throughout this unit, students will participate in an inquiry into:
the cultural diversity of our community.
the evolution of the various lifestyle practices in our community.
how today’s lifestyle practices contribute to the community of the future.
Attributes of the Learner Profile that we will be focusing on developing during this unit:
Balanced
Risk-Taker
A brief description of the students’ summative assignment and how their learning will be evaluated:
Students will depict themselves in their future community. They will choose cultural aspects that may be part
of this community. They will discuss why they specifically chose those aspects and how these aspects contribute to the community.
How to assist your child throughout this Unit of Inquiry:
Visit different cultural communities throughout the Lower Mainland (i.e. Chinatown, Indo-Canadian markets on Main Street, Vancouver)
Support the development of the attributes of the Learner Profile listed above (balanced, open-minded) at home. Encourage your child to ask questions and take time to seek answers together. Model the attributes of being an inquirer by sharing your own questions about different cultural practices and their origins in North Vancouver.
Encourage your child to share related learning at home with the class.