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Year 6 exhibition 2012
Theme
How We Express Ourselves
A study into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our
creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Central idea
Our passions and interests can lead to Action
Timeframe: Begin January complete May
Type: An individual study
• A study that starts from personal interest and passions, but extends into real world
issues
• A study that requires students to apply their learning from previous years.
How: Students should use the medium of film to express their ideas, feelings, beliefs,
values and the actions they have planned and taken, on an issue of their choice.
However those students who do not have access to media can use other methods.
What is expected?
• Examples of written work-(Exhibition Journal)
• Oral presentations
• Examples of the use of technology
• Performances in any medium e.g. dance, drama, film, video and mixed media.
What do we expect of our students?
• With some teacher support, carry out an open-ended or guided study into a real-life
issue or problem.
• To demonstrate their learning and the development
• Be academically honest when referring to their sources of information
• Reflect on the components of and processes involved in the Exhibition.
• Carry out self and peer assessment.
What about the time?
• The students will spend January until May involved with their study.
• Students need to document the Exhibition process by keeping an Exhibition Journal.
What about homework?
The home learning focus will be the Exhibition
Mathematics will continue each week
Students should continue to read every evening
The children should use their time at home to research and prepare for the
Exhibition work.
As a parent how can I help?
•To have an understanding of the purpose and requirements of the Year 6 Exhibition
•To support and encourage students and teachers through the process of inquiry so that
they may take real and authentic action.
•To keep informed about the Exhibition by reading newsletters, and by talking with your
son/daughter.
• To help your child to access resources - people, places, media and information
• To provide expert subject knowledge where applicable
• To encourage independent study and respect student ownership of the process
• Ensure that your child writes notes from written material and does not just copy out
the work.
• To celebrate with your son/daughter by attending the Exhibition Thursday 31 May.
What assistance will my child have at school?
Each student will have a teacher mentor. The mentor will:
hold meetings
be supportive and encouraging
offer advice on locating and using resources
pose questions and help interpret Information
give time management advice
document all mentor meetings
celebrate achievements and successes
provide subject knowledge where applicable
celebrate with the group by attending the Exhibition on Thursday 31 May.
Something for us all to remember As with any inquiry there will be times when it seems that students are not being very productive. • Sometimes there will be lot of discussion and thought but this will not result in anything that can be seen. Students (and adults) need time and space to wonder about things and consider their
plans.
• Considerable emphasis is placed on the Exhibition Journal .Students will show their
understanding of concepts, the process and the application of skills (e.g. problem
solving) in their Journal.
Timeframe
Jan Feb March
April May
Introduce to
parents students
Mentors
Meetings
commence
Begin process
Mentor meetings
Independent
research by
students with
parental
assistance.
Mentor meetings
Mentor meetings
Mentor meetings
Class time
discussing
finalizing
Displays to school
final editing
crafting.
Reflection.
All displays ready
with supporting
media.
Celebration.
Exhibition 31 May
31 May Exhibition
7 June Year 6 formal graduation
Saving
the
planet
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Endangered
species
Global
warming
Allergies
What is my issue?
These are examples
of what a typical presentation might
look like.
To summarize
An issue or problem
It does not have to have a solution.
Something that is of personal interest that can be researched locally and is
of global concern.
Provides suggestions for improvement of the issue.
Final presentation of learning journey
as:
A journal
Use of visual media: that is; cell phone digital camera, Video camera,
computer, DVD, CD.
Could be presented as an original: dance, song, and play, series of
photographs or similar, using laptop or similar device to demonstrate.
Supported by: display board of information.
