The golden autumn is the season of harvest. On October 23, 2018, in International Curriculum Center of the Primary School of Wu Xi Foreign Language School, exhibition boards and interesting works were placed on the table in an orderly manner, attracting teachers and students to stop and enjoy. What was that attracting us? Let's have a look!
Saw this big and eye-catching exhibition board - it turned out that our International Curriculum Center of Primary School had a show about PYP exploration results. Then we would appreciate them one by one according to their grades.
First of all, it was the first-year exploration works. Their theme was “Who we are” .The central idea was that the choices people made could affect their health and well-being. Y1 students showed their learning and understanding of the subject by hand-painting food maps and made them into a food pyramid. After we read these works, we know more about the foods that affect our health.
Looked at the results of Y2, their exploration topic was: how the world works. The central idea was that the design of buildings depended on various environmental factors, human inventions and materials available. Some of the students of Y2 planned to build the future castle through hand-painting pictures. Some students made use of mineral water bottles and foam boxes to build. Some students built houses through clay. In the process of exploration, the students could work together to design and produce, which was very creative.
Hey, there were many human organs maps here! It turned out that the Y3 students drew something around the theme about "Who we are".The central idea of this theme was that effective interaction between the various systems of the human body was good for health and survival. With the help of the teachers, the students painted pictures of human organs. They not only knew how the various organs of the human body work, but also knew how the organs were interdependent and the impact of lifestyle on health.
Let's take a look at the Y4 exploration theme: how we express ourselves. Central idea: Throughout the ages, people used art to interact and communicate with each other. Polka dot patterns can be seen everywhere. Students draw their polka dots on drawings, clothes, and mineral water bottles, and express their emotions with artistic points. They are very imagery and innovative.
The theme of the Y5 was "Who we are" and the central idea was that the changes people experienced at different stages of their lives influenced the evolution of self-awareness. We should deepen our understanding of our sense of belonging by focusing on childhood and food culture. Students can further experience the growth and the exotic culture by mapping the food Atlas of different countries.
Finally, let's look at the results of Y 6. Their theme was technology. The central idea was that the understanding of scientific knowledge was deepened and had an impact on people's lives. Students used their colorful pens to introduce the history of space shuttle development, smart phones, rockets, ancient science and technology, and showed the development and progress of science and technology by drawing posters.
Through the exploration of each PYP course, everyone learns the knowledge of books and learns more about thinking and learning habits. At the same time, it also tests the cooperative spirit and practical ability of everyone. Everyone has experienced the joy of learning and inquiry.