This article illustrates an inquiry into measurement under the transdisciplinary theme ‘How the world works’ which helped grade 3 students understand the relevance of standard units of measurement.
Tag Archives | Unit of inquiry
How to initiate action in a PYP classroom
In this article you will read how grade 2 students incorporated action into the ‘How we organize ourselves’ unit of inquiry.
What is your best place for experimental learning?
This article illustrates how students explored the role of demand and supply under the transdisciplinary theme ‘How we organize ourselves’ in their direct surrounding-the school.
The Blank Planner Project – Collaborative planning on technology unit
Imagine beginning day one of a unit of inquiry with nothing but a blank planner. Learn how two grade 5 teachers pushed the limits of inquiry-based design by planning, communicating and implementing a completely student-developed unit of inquiry event with collaborative input from parents, students and administration.
Learner empowerment through creativity and reflection
This article describes the use of accordion journals and the Understanding Map developed at Project Zero to help students reflect on their learning in a fourth grade classroom. It offers a way for students to take ownership of, and reflect on, their learning.
An early years approach to global issues
This article questions various aspects of inquiry in the early years.