An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human

Unit Title: Homes Around the World

Homes reflect cultural influences, local conditions and people's needs.

LOI1. Homes around the world: past, present, and future

Key Concepts: Form
Subject Focus: Social Studies

LOI2: Homes then and now

Key Concepts: Change
Subject Focus: Social studies

LOI3: Influence of local condition on homes

Key Concepts: Causation
Subject Focus: Social studies

LOI3: Cultural factors and needs that shape a home\

Key Concepts: Connection
Subject Focus: Social studies

IB Profiles

How are other subjects integrated?

Subject: Social Studies

Strand: Human and Natural Environment

Related Concepts: geography (location), identity, innovation, materials, design, values, religion, lifestyle, culture, artefacts, diversity, identity, materials, structure, time, weather, resources, beliefs

Subject STEM

Strand Engineering

Related Concepts

Sustainability - materials - weather conditions- decision making

At Home Reinforcement

How can I, as a PARENT, get involved?

Ask your child about the theme, central idea, and concepts that they are inquiring into … show interest in their units of inquiry and plan activities

around them whenever you can

Encourage your child to “find out” rather than telling them answers
Ask your child about the Learner Profile attributes- point them out in other people, in yourself, and in your children’s actions and speech…
Have conversations with your child. Ask them questions such as, “what is something interesting you did today?”.
Help your child develop their ability to reflect. Reflection is a key element of the learning process and is part of the action, an essential element of the PYP curriculum framework.” What makes you say that” and “what would you do differently next time” are some types of reflection questions that parents use to help support students as they are reflecting on their work/actions.

Communicate with us when your child Takes Action At home, through Toddle or by mail.
Keep an eye out for some of our work that will be posted on Toddle

Reminders

RAZ kids

Mathseeds

Toddle

Share your knowledge

You are invited to our classroom to share with us your expertise and experience.

Communicate with Homeroom teacher to contribute to our unit as a guest speaker.

Parent's Voice

To help complete your child's learning journey, we really value and appreciate the Parent's voice.

We would like to have your feedback on your child's unit experience.

Feel free to email PYP Coordinator : rabisaab@aris.edu.gh