"I think I am open-minded and an inquirer because I like to take someone's idea and mix it with my ideas. Also, I think I am curious. I like to learn new things and share with my family and friends. When I cannot focus, I cannot so some of the learning I am suppose to do."
Here are some things I am good at, things I care about, and some possible actions I could take.
The words I think about when we are doing work for the PYP Exhibition are fun research. I think about think about this because I am curious and I like to do research. I like to know many things and learn many things (especailly when it is fun!).
Week 3 - Jan. 29 - Feb. 2
During this week, students chose their PYP Exhibition focus. They will choose their lines of inquiry. On Thursday Feb. 1, they will have the chance to share about how their learning journal brought them to this decision with our learning community in our first Present, Connect, Reflect.
Subaru talking to his mom for our first "Present, Connect, Reflect".
Week 4 - March 18 - 22
During this week, students are really getting started with their research, and organise their research in their own way (planning for how to use the different components of MISO). They get to meet with their mentor for the first time. They set new goals using the approaches to learning skills, and thought about possible ideas for action.
Mentor Meeting
I had my first mentor meeting with Mr. Smith this week. I was so nervous before I went to this meeting. I was surprised that he did not ever do the PYP Exhibition as a student. He has been a mentor many times for other PYPx students. He was very knowledgeable about the PYPx process. He helped me with my organisation of my google docs. and how I will present to an audience.
What Am I Proud of This Week...
This is my first line of inquiry. I am proud of this because, I did many many many research. I used paraphrasing also and I am not used to paraphrasing so I am proud of this.
Reflection
As part of our PYP Exhibition, we are always reflecting. Here is my reflection at the end of the week for all the great stuff I have done this week, and some things I need to improve on for next week.
Week 5 - March 25 - 29
This week is another week of strong research. Students will also be preparing for their writing piece that will last their entire PYP Exhibition. They have complete choice on how they will Write for Change. On Friday, we will have parents in for our second Present, Connect, Reflect session.
Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Sustainable Development Goals provide some goals for students to work towards during their PYP Exhibition. Through their research and actions, they can help towards meeting these goals.
Source: https://www.earlall.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/EPRS-Briefing-659415-SDGs-EU-regions-FINAL.webp
Present, Connect, Reflect
Today we had our second Present, Connect, Reflect with our parents. We talked about our process so far, and shared all of our research that we have done so far. We all started off talking with our own parents, then talked to other parents in the class. We will do this one more time this school year before we have our final sharing event on April 23-25.
Week 6 - April 1-5
With only two weeks left for research, students will finish their research for Line of Inquiry 1, and move onto the other two lines of inquiry. They will find a way to connect with someone (or many someones) to gather information for their primary source. Students will work with their teacher to co-construct the success criteria for the assessment piece completed by their teacher over the last four weeks of the Exhibition process.
My Primary Source
My primary source for my research is an interview with a lung doctor. The questions I am asking in this are as follows:
How does lung cancer cause in different way?
How do you know it's lung infection or lung cancer?
Is there bacteria or virus that can cause cancer?
Can you be lung cancer even you are not smoking and not getting environmental gas?
What is the difference between smoking and secondhand smoke for a person’s lungs?
肺がんの原因はどのように異なるのでしょうか?
それが肺感染症または肺がんであることはどのようにしてわかりますか?
癌を引き起こす可能性のある細菌やウイルスは存在しますか?
タバコを吸わず、環境ガスを吸っていなくても、肺がんになる可能性はありますか?
人の肺にとって、喫煙と受動喫煙の違いは何ですか?
This connects to my Line of Inquiry #2 , which is, "I am learning about the different ways that cancer can be caused"
Big Understandings
My big understandings about my first line of inquiry are as follows:
I now understand that... *coming soon*
Week 6 Reflection
Week 7 - April 8 - 12
Last week of research! Students will come to an end of their "finding out" time, and move onto creating next week. Many students will take part in an interview, or look to get more information from a survey this week in order to round out their MISO needs. They will have their final Present, Connect, Reflect with the parent community on Wednesday, and connect with a school in the Philippines to discuss the PYPx process on Thursday.
Present, Connect, Reflect
This week, I was assessed on these success criteria for our Present, Connect, Reflect:
Asks for and listens to feedback from the learning community. Uses feedback to improve work on occasion.
Presents their work with minimal use of a script. Speaks clearly and loudly, sometimes adapting to the audience.
Here's how I think I did on these goals:
LOI #3 - What Did I learn?
My most interesting piece of media that I watched was a video called "Lung Cancer: Is Air Pollution a Major Cause". It was interesting because it was easy to understand (unlike articles, which say things in a difficult or challenging way). I learned a lot from this video. There were also a lot of pictures to explain what they were talking about.
My whole learning journey of research was horrible, fantastic, fun, and hectic because learning new things is fantasitc and fun. There is also a time limit, so it was hectic.
Week 7 Reflection
Week 8 - April 15 - 19
This week, the students are creating provocations that represent the learning that has gone on over the last 8 weeks. They are also preparing for their community sharing next week.
Creating my Provocation
This week, we are creating something that was inspired by our research. Here are some pictures of me working through the process of my creation. This will be my "invitation to a conversation" when presenting to the HIS learning community.
Week 9 - April 22 - 26
Our process has come to a close! This week, the students will share their learning with the HIS community. Below are pictures of this happening, and a reflection on the whole process (including assessments).
Week 9 Reflection
Grade 5 PYP Exhibition
2023/24
