Unit of Inquiry: Sharing the Planet (PYP info)

 

The K2 children have begun tuning into their new Unit of Inquiry Sharing the Planet where they will continue building on their research and thinking skills to inquire into their local environments. Throughout the unit, they will be encouraged to think deeply about their actions and work towards a better understanding of their environment, which will spur opportunities for reflection and responsible action.


If you would like to learn more along with some concrete examples of what the learning might look like for your child, feel free to hear Brenda walk through the unit in finer detail. It's a 3-min video and you may press the full screen button for a clearer view.


I am a researcher!

A main focus of this unit is children developing their research skills by learning about and selecting sources of information. When we think of sources, while our minds might automatically jump to books, videos, and other types of media, the K2 children themselves will also be a source of information for their peers through their prior knowledge of the natural world, and from all the research they will be doing throughout the unit!

One of the best ways for us to support children in their process of research is to be curious alongside them, and to model questioning and wondering. When children state their own theories or facts, we can ask them "How do you know that?" or "Why do you think that?" to encourage them to reflect on their thinking. Here are some question prompts you may consider when having open-ended conversations with your child:


Happy inquiring! 

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