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What is the PYP Exhibition?
What is the PYP Exhibition?
The exhibition is a significant project for students in their final year of the PYP (Primary Years Programme). It empowers students to explore a topic of their choice related to the theme 'Sharing the Planet,' with this year's focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Throughout the exhibition process, students work in groups to investigate their chosen topic, engaging in deep research. The journey culminates not just in sharing their discoveries and insights but in taking meaningful action based on their learning. This action component encourages students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, aiming to make a positive impact on their community or beyond.
The exhibition is a significant project for students in their final year of the PYP (Primary Years Programme). It empowers students to explore a topic of their choice related to the theme 'Sharing the Planet,' with this year's focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Throughout the exhibition process, students work in groups to investigate their chosen topic, engaging in deep research. The journey culminates not just in sharing their discoveries and insights but in taking meaningful action based on their learning. This action component encourages students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, aiming to make a positive impact on their community or beyond.
Why is it important?
Why is it important?
The PYP Exhibition marks a milestone for students in the PYP, serving as a platform where they lead their learning journey. It's an opportunity to showcase their readiness to contribute positively to the world. This project is not just about the subject they explore but also about how they approach their learning through the development of ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills. ATL skills are essential tools for effective, lifelong learning.
The PYP Exhibition marks a milestone for students in the PYP, serving as a platform where they lead their learning journey. It's an opportunity to showcase their readiness to contribute positively to the world. This project is not just about the subject they explore but also about how they approach their learning through the development of ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills. ATL skills are essential tools for effective, lifelong learning.
Through the PYP Exhibition, students apply these ATL skills in real-world contexts, demonstrating commitment to positive impact. This experience reflects growth as learners and informed global citizens. It celebrates their journey, highlighting skill and attitude development for inquiring into issues and responding thoughtfully and respectfully.
Through the PYP Exhibition, students apply these ATL skills in real-world contexts, demonstrating commitment to positive impact. This experience reflects growth as learners and informed global citizens. It celebrates their journey, highlighting skill and attitude development for inquiring into issues and responding thoughtfully and respectfully.
How does it work?
How does it work?
- Choosing a Topic: Students select an issue they are passionate about within the theme.
- Research and Inquiry: With guidance, students explore their topic, seeking out information, understanding different perspectives, and identifying solutions.
- Collaboration and Presentation: Students collaborate with their peers and prepare to present their findings, showing their learning process and proposed actions.
Your Role
Your Role
Mentors:
Mentors:
- Offer guidance and feedback to help students navigate their research and project development.
- Encourage critical thinking and help students make connections between their topic and real-world issues.
- Support students in staying organized and meeting project milestones.
Parents:
Parents:
- Provide encouragement and moral support throughout the project.
- Assist in finding resources or contacts that could enrich their child's project.
- Help create a supportive environment at home for inquiry and reflection.
Timeline for PYPx 2025
Timeline for PYPx 2025
January 21, 2025: Hard-to-reach mentor meeting
January 22, 2025: PYPx student SDG groupings finalized and shared with staff
___________________: Mentor sign-ups
February 24, 2025: Students mix classes; this is when they will join their exhibition homeroom teacher and follow their timetable
May 1, 2025: PYP Exhibition Presentations
ATLs and LPs
Tuning In and Finding Out
Sorting Out and Going Further
Making Conclusions and Taking Action
Resources
Resources
From A Guided to Student-Led Exhibition.pdfPYP Exhibition Infographic.pdfBetter World Project
Better World Project
The Better World Project from the Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC) in New London, Connecticut, has been recognized as one of 18 national winners.
This project is an example of what an Exhibition could look like - being truly transdisciplinary and based on inquiry and concepts, with a strong emphasis on student agency, all in the spirit of developing a more global mindset.
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