Project Based Learning and the

Revised CurriculumJanuary 29th, 2016

Focus Day

Ann KirkhopeLeanne Kemp(Grade 4/5)

New curriculum areas being covered through this project

Social Studies Grade 5 Big Ideas

New curriculum areas being covered through this project

Science Grade 4 Big Ideas

New curriculum areas being covered through this project

Social Studies Grade 4 Big Ideas

How To Build Your Own CountryStake identityName of CountryFlagMotto Laws (after

Biomes)

Revised Curriculum

Government/ElectionDifferent types of governmentCanadian government and

electionResearch different parties

Mini Lessons – What is a Biome?Biomes http://tinyurl.com/introbiome 1. Definitions for kids. Check out some of the following links:  http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/  https://kidskonnect.com/science/biomes/  http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_ecosystem.html  http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm

2. Now, in your own words, define what a biome is...  A biome is...

3. Name at least 5 different biomes (be sure these are biomes recognized and identified in at least 3 of the above websites!)  Here are some well-known biomes...

If done, take time to explore above websites more carefully and learn more neat stuff about Biomes

(This page is in your hand-out)

BIOME

- Introduce NatGeo Special Biome Project- Project and Rubric are in hand-out

Mini Lesson – Biotic/Abiotic

Mini Lesson- AdaptationsBlubber lesson

Presentation Examples

I see a staggering evergreen tree flowing in the spacious air. On the evergreen tree there's a bite sized droplet of sweet caramel coloured sap falling down the substantial tree. I see the obsidian shadow from the cherry coloured fox. I smell a  cluster of berries shoved in the corner of an icy snow pile. The smell of the lavender floating on the half melted pond is more fragrant than my mom perfume. As I run my fingers through the branches of a emerald tree I touch a patch of velvety lime coloured moss. I stream my fingers through a pond and approach a slimy frog resting on a sunken log feasting on a buzzing fly. I hear the monstrous roaring from the bear across the icy lake. The sound of the beautiful mocking jay singing reaches my ears and soothes me to sleep.

Adaptations A. Can you collect or take a picture of the following non-living things? A rock A pebble Some dirt Water, such as a stream or creek Air (yes it is possible! Hint: you may need a plastic bag to catch it:)

B. Can you take a picture of at least 4 different living things...see how many

you can check off from the list below:) An adult A child A dog An insect Extra _________________

Core CompetenciesCommunication- I am an active listener- I present information clearly and in an organized way- I can understand and share information about a topic- I can represent my learning and explain how it links to other curricular areasCritical Thinking- I can gather and combine new evidence with what I already know to develop reasoned conclusions, judgments, or plans- I can evaluate the credibility of sources information- I can monitor my progress and adjust my actions to achieve what I wantPersonal Awareness and Responsibility- I can take ownership of my goals, learning, and behaviour

• Residential Schools• Government tie in• Immigration

Image: Roy Henry Vickers

Next Steps:

Integrated Studies –Simple Machines

Mini Lessons for Background Knowledge- Forces- Lever- Wedge- Inclined plane- Screw- Pulley- Wheel and Axle

Mini Lesson- Nail vs Screw

Introduce Inquiry Project on Roller Coasters

Roller Coaster ProjectIntegrate LA, Art, Science and

Core CurriculumMini lessons throughoutGroup and Self EvaluationFinished Projects

Ann Kirkhopeakirkhope@sd43.bc.caLeanne Kemplkemp@sd43.bc.ca@leannekemp44