An inquiry 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.
Unit Title: The Art of Expression
People use arts as a form of expression to communicate their uniqueness and culture
LOI1. Forms of Art
Key Concepts: Form
Subject Focus: Arts
LOI2: Connection between art and culture
Key Concepts: Connection
Subject Focus: Arts
LOI 3. Expression through art
Key Concepts: Perspective
Subject Focus: Arts
IB Profiles
Profiles
How are other subjects integrated?
Subject: PSPE
Strand: Identity
Related Concepts: feelings, communication, experience,
self-knowledge, experience, artifact
Subject: Social Studies
Strand: Social Organization & Culture
Related Concepts: culture, place, time
STEM
Strand: computing - programming
Related concepts: STEAM
Subject: Literacy
Strand: Listening, Speaking, Writing, Presenting
Related Concepts: Poetry, features of poetry, descriptive language
Stand alone:
Rules for verb endings
Noun phrases
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
My iMaths
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