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Transdisciplinary Theme
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human society;how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Central Idea
People have found different ways to solve problems in the world
Lines of Inquiry
Events around the World impact my life.
What we want may be different to what we need
In a world where you can be anything be kind
Religion, government and charities help all people to have equal opportunities
Key Concepts
Change - We understand that - process - one state to another - change affects everything
Causation - We understand that things don’t just happen. Actions have consequences and relationships are at work.
Responsible - We understand that we can make choices based on what we know and understand, as well as what we believe. We can say which ideas are important to us, and we can take actions that make a difference.
Connection - We understand that everything in the world is linked and the actions of one thing affects many more??
Learner Profile attributes
Thinker - We learn to solve problems in our daily lives with increasing independence and recognise cause and effect within our actions.
Inquirer - We show an interest in the world around us through our actions or our words.
Risk Taker. - We experience new things and make choices that might lead to new experiences. We become more confident in less familiar contexts.
Welcome to Module 4 of our class website! This module, we've been diving into some fascinating topics as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program theme "People have found different ways to solve problems in the world": In this module, we've explored two main themes: the Transatlantic slave trade and the adventurous story of "Oliver and The Seawigs."
Throughout our journey, we've been busy with all sorts of activities aimed at expanding our knowledge and skills. We've brushed up on our map skills to track historical routes, delved into the beginnings and consequences of slavery, and even looked into the connection between slavery and the evolution of gospel music.
We have also prepared dishes from countries deeply involved in the slave trade. Our focus has been on savoring the flavours of Jamaica and West Africa, giving us a taste of the cultural richness tied to these historical events.
Come along as we explore the twists and turns of history and culture in Module 4!
Renaissance Class' contribution to Milestone Art Gallery!
To celebrate this year's British Science Week, students in Renaissance class created this gorgeous art piece for our canteen gallery, using a scientific process called ink Chromatography!
Ink chromatography is a method used to analyse the components of ink. It involves placing a small dot of ink on paper and allowing it to separate as it interacts with a solvent (in this case - water). This separation reveals the individual pigments present in the ink, which can be seen as distinct bands or colours on the paper. We used this method, testing out a variety of different pens on kitchen roll. Some pens produced more ink bands than others. We discovered that a black handwriting pen produces the most different coloured bands, whilst a coloured felt tip pen just spread the same colour. We combined all of our chromatography circles together in order to create a striking tie-dye flower effect!
IB and Foodtech
In recent weeks, Renaissance have delved into the topic of slavery. This week's food technology lesson was dedicated to honouring the cultural significance of dishes from countries involved in the slave trade. Students wholeheartedly immersed themselves in the task of recreating callaloo, demonstrating their dedication and respect for these cultures and their culinary traditions.
The preparation of the dish required focus and attention to detail, from carefully removing the stalks from greens to dicing tomatoes and onions, and sautéing the ingredients. Each student independently studied the recipe, followed by an inquiry session to research into the origins of Callaloo, its typical ingredients, and how they would describe the appearance and flavour of the dish.
To further connect with the countries of origin, students utilised our new phase 3 map! With enthusiasm, they located and coloured in these countries on their individual blank maps, showcasing their geographical knowledge and understanding of the cultural context surrounding our recent learning.
Inquiry Provocation
Our class collaborated on a shared Jamboard using Chromebooks, where they expressed their thoughts on the concept of slavery. The students brainstormed their own interpretations independently.
Maths - Fractions!
Fraction Fun!
This module, we have been learning about fractions! Renaissance class have proved they have a flair for being risk-takers by stepping out of their comfort zone and solving a wide range of challenges, riddles and mysteries, using their fraction knowledge and skill. The pupils had to follow instructions to create lego towers and the 'ideal pizza' using non-unit fractions. We have also been brushing up on our multiplication and division skills in order to work out halves, quarters, thirds and fifths of amounts.
Some Renaissance class students collaborated to design their own lego fraction challenge - can you try solving it?
MFL - French!
In our French module, we've been diving into the topic of "Chez Moi" - our homes! The students have put in a lot of effort to explore various types of homes, their locations, and the different rooms they contain. To wrap up our learning, we engaged in a translation challenge, which all students completed brilliantly. Check out our French Chez Moi topic learning in the photos below!
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