How the World Works

News letter

Central Idea

The earth, sun, and moon are connected in our solar system and regulate our life.

Lines of Inquiry

*the interaction among sun, moon and earth
*the phenomena of day and night and the change of seasons
*the different phases of the moon and its effect on maritime tides
*how the sun and moon affect our life

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PYP

Throughout this planner, the children will inquire into how the Sun and the Earth are connected in a system. They will explore the phenomena of day and night, the seasons, the phases of the moon, and the tides through different activities.

Language

 Spelling
 Grammar (Verbs)
Throughout the planner the children will learn new words that are related to our inquiry and will use them in different contexts. They will also learn to write reports explaining the natural phenomena they are exploring.
Children will explore a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts that are related to the planner.
We will continue to explore action and linking verbs with a glimpse on the present and the past tense.

Math

 3 digit addition and subtraction
 Introduction of multiplication
 Measurement
Throughout this planner the children will
• continue practicing 3-digit addition and subtraction.
• practice simple multiplication problems
• work in centers to explore the concept of mass and capacity through hands-on activities

““Well done for your effort this year. We wish you a    well-deserved and enjoyable summer break””