TERM 2

Where We Are in Place and Time

YEAR 5 UNIT OF INQUIRY OVERVIEW

15 April – June 7

Lines of Inquiry What is the focus of our inquiry?

Characteristics of civilisations and societies

Connections between past and present

Implications for the future

Processes involved in collecting, analysing and validating evidence

Inquire. Explore. Imagine.

An inquiry into place and time; the discoveries and the relationship between the interconnectedness of civilisations.

Enduring Understandings:

What do we want the students to remember for a l ifetime?

v Knowledge of the past helps us understand the present and make decisions about the future.

Teacher Questions:

v Why is it important to learn about past civil isations?

v What is a c iv il isation?

v How do we make connections between the past and present?

v How do past civil isations inf luence people’s l ife today?

v How do experts collect, analyse and validate evidence?

CENTRAL IDEA: Evidence of past civil isations can be used to make connections to present-day societies.

WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME Term 2

PYP Attitudes What attitudes do we want students to demonstrate?

Appreciation – To be appreciative of the history that has made present day society what it is

Commitment – To show commitment to learning, preserving and showing self-discipline and responsibility

Curiosity – To understand that is important to be curious about the nature of learning and the world

How can parents help at home?

To deepen your child’s understanding of their historical inquiry, you could:

v Ask your child what their inquiry is

v Take your child to the museum

v Discuss heirlooms and its history with your child

v Discuss your child’s investigation and new information they have discovered

Learner Profile Attributes What attributes do we want students to exemplify?

RESEARCH

Collecting – Formulating questions and collecting relevant and factual information

Presenting findings – Presenting findings to their peers with visual representations and clear explanations

THINKING

Acquisition of knowledge – Acquiring substantial knowledge of past civilizations and connections to today’s society

Evaluation and analysis – Evaluating and analysing the investigation process at all stages

Key Concepts FORM – The understanding of civilisations CHANGE – The understanding that aspects of past civilisation have survived over time

CONNECTION – The understanding that various systems developed in the past and affect the evolution of the civilisation

Open Minded – They are open to perspectives of other people’s theories. They seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

Thinkers - They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems.

Skills What Transdisciplinary skills will students acquire and practice during the unit?