Write: key concept

Write: related concepts
Write: Conceptual understanding
Write: Global context & exploration

Exploration: Human Impact on the Environment

Statement of Inquiry: Evidence shows that global ecological systems are composed of multiple delicately balanced relationships between organisms and their environment; even minor changes within them can have great consequences and affect the sustainability of the planet.

(In action sections) What makes a good performance? 

 

Global concept: Scientific and technical innovation

Statement of Enquiry: Models can help people visualise how interdependent components interact to form structured and ordered systems.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nOhEnUQW7Iq5vTLQsGt4CBjhH27Mda1y/edit#

Topics:
Chemistry - Particle model
Biology - Cell structure

Conceptual understanding/Statement of Inquiry
Understanding and using patterns and structure of language often enable individuals to connect across cultures

Global Context:
    Identities and Relationships
Explorations to develop  -  Identity formation; self-esteem; 

status; roles and role models

Inquiry questions
Factual       — What are patterns in language ? 

Conceptual— Why is structure important when connecting with others?
How can we connect with individuals without the necessary structures in our language?

Debatable  —  Are we able to connect effectively with other cultures without using the structure and pattern of a language?

ATLs

Self-management (organization ) : 

Organization skills:  select and use technology to work productively

Reflection - what can I already do and what can I do to become a more effective learner

 

• Working effectively with others

• Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas

Summative assessement - see attachment

GRASPS
Goal - Your Goal is to use patterns and structure of language often enable individuals to connect across cultures
Role - You are a young student in an international school
Audience - Your audience is a pen pal whose native language is the one you are currently studying
Situation - You have been asked by your pen pal to give them some information regarding your family and friends in their target language
P - You are producing either a video or an audio presentation introducing your friends and family along with the written script of what you will say
Standards - Your work will be judged on Objective C Criteria i, ii, iii, iv and Objective D Criteria i, ii, iii, iv

Conceptual Understanding : Production elements enhance the work of an artist

Global Context :
Statement of Inquiry: Engaging in the explorative process of using production elements achieves the intended impact identified for their production
Factual: What is the role of a director?
What are the elements that guide the planning of the design of a performance ?
What makes a strong theatre piece? 

Conceptual: How can I change the mood through lights? 
How can I give a different meaning to a familiar space?  

Debatable: Could a performance still be effective if there are limited resources for the production?

Objective B - Developing skills
In order for students to demonstrate the application of production skills and techniques to enhance their creative work, students must collaboratively explore different options during the creative process, communicate their ideas effectively to the team and think creatively to bring innovative and engaging elements to their work.

Summative Assessment Task : Students will direct a scene and present their work to an audience. They must be able to develop a clear concept for their work and identify an intended impact. This should be explained in writing and applied practically in their creative work.

Understand the meaning of mental health and emotional wellbeing

Learn strategies to improve my own and others emotional wellbeing

Global context: Identity and relationship. Personal and cultural expression

•Social constructions of reality; philosophies and ways of life;

Statement of inquiry: Being able to use empathy helps to change behaviour and build better relationships

 

 

 

Conceptual— Why is it important to know signs and how to move in the water?

Debatable— Does effective communication improve safety in the water?

PE objective strand A; ATL SKILLS: Communicating

 Critical literacy, languages and 

linguistic systems.
Conceptual understanding: Playing the music develops music appreciation.
Statement of inquiry: Playing  the Blues music put the music language into practice and grows music understanding and appreciation.
Factual: what is a Blues song?
Conceptual: How do you recognize a blues song?
Debatable: Would you state that the Blues music is old fashioned?
Objective B: Developing skills- demonstrate application of skills to create art.
-Playing the 4 chords.
-Playing an own three notes Blues scale based melody.
-" Structure/form.(most important)
-ATL Skill: Communication, interactive skills.
-Summative Assessment (Goal): To play the Blues music putting into practice the proper music language.
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Resource for case study: https://atlasofthefuture.org/project/hippo-water-roller-project/   

REFLECTION:
N - I feel I need more collaboration with subject teachers on differentiated tasks.
S -  I feel more sure of my understanding of the basis of planning in the MYP.
E -  I enjoyed constructing the statement of inquiry and can see how it would help to formulate succinct questions.
W -  I am a little worried about the transition to MYP for SEN students.