UOI Students culminated the unit on materials under the transdisciplinary theme ‘How the world works’ through a summative assessment. They showcased their understanding by designing products for the given scenarios based on the properties of the material. Unit of Inquiry details Transdisciplinary theme – Where we are in place and time Central idea – Homes…

UOI  Students continued their exploration of different types of materials and their uses. Through a series of experiments, they recorded their findings in their science journals, discovering new insights as they progressed. Investigating further, students participated in a guest speaker session with the in-house carpenter to understand the properties and application of wood. They gained insights…

UOI During the exploration of the transdisciplinary theme, How the World Works, students watched an audio-visual to understand one strand of the descriptor – how humans use their understanding of scientific principles. They further observed the growth of plants and the functioning of bulbs to connect with the strand – the natural world and its…

UOI Students interpreted art based on different perspectives. They observed several paintings and engaged in discussions to interpret them. Next, while listening attentively to music, students discussed the importance of expression in music and the emotions conveyed through it. Students were assessed on their understanding of the first and second lines of  expression through arts and…

UOI Students attempted the assessment for learning of first line of inquiry- Different forms of art using a graphic organizer make a splash.  For this task, students chose a form from choices like visual arts, music, and dance.  and wrote its names. origin and key features.    In an interactive session with an in-house guest…

UOI Exploring the world of art, students embarked on an exploration of diverse art forms. Guided by their facilitators, they ventured on a gallery walk, unravelling the intricacies of visual arts. Students  delved deeper into the nuances of artistic expression, discerning the intricate role of colours, shapes, and lines. Masks and puppets introduced them to the world…

UOI Students participated in a charade game to understand the term expression. Students decoded the central idea – Arts provide a medium to express. As a follow-up, they reflected on their understanding of the central idea using the visible thinking routine of Colour, Symbol, and Image. As a prior knowledge assessment, students sorted different artefacts…

UOI Students concluded their comprehension of the central idea, ‘Plants sustain life on earth’ by engaging in the assessment of learning using the RAFT strategy. This marked the end of an enriching and a rewarding term. Students enthusiastically embarked on their learning journey into term 2 with commencement of online lessons. To unpack the transdisciplinary…

UOI  Students took the unit of inquiry further by delving into the  first  line of inquiry to understand the role of plants. Based on their observation of the growth of plants from the seeds they planted, they inquired into the functions of different parts of plants. They learned about plant adaptation and its significance for…

Unit Of Inquiry The unit on health culminated with an assessment of learning and a reflection. Students were tuned into the new unit with an observation of the discovery table with plants, plant products and an experiment station depicting soil erosion, to explore the importance of plants. Transdisciplinary theme: Sharing the planet Central idea: Plants…

UOI Students gained deeper awareness of factors that contribute to good health in other subject areas such as dance as a form of recreation as well as exercise and the importance of regular exercising in sustaining good health. They understood the significance of water as an essential nutrient for physical well-being.   Using the KUDOs…

UOI Students began their inquiry into the factors that contribute to health.   As a provocation, they learned that food is one of the factors of good health. They sorted healthy and unhealthy food items, wherein they acquired knowledge about different food groups as grow, glow, and go foods as well as the concept of a…

UOI Students tuned into the different aspects about healthy lifestyle by watching audio visuals based on healthy lifestyles of famous personalities. They were introduced to the acronym of  SHIELD. S- sleep H-how to handle stress and emotions I -interact/ engage in conversations E- exercise L-learn something new D-diet Students identified how  one can manage a…