GROWING THINGS
Sept.8th- Oct. 31st

WE ARE WHAT WE EAT
Nov,3rd-Dec.19th

Transdisciplinary Theme
Where We Are In Time and Place

Transdisciplinary Theme
How the World Works

Transdisciplinary Theme
Who We Are

Our concept focus:
CONNECTION
Our learner profile and attitude focus: CARING

Our concept focus:
CHANGE, REFLECTION
Our learner profile and attitude focus: INQUIRERS AND THINKERS

Our concept focus:
CAUSATION
Our learner profile and attitude focus: BALANCED

Central Idea and lines of inquiry: Everyone has a unique personal history

• Where and when significant events happened in our lives
• My personal history
• How our personal histories are different

Central Idea and lines of inquiry:  Plants have certain requirements in order to grow and survive.

• What plants need to grow
• How different plants have particular requirements.

Central Idea and lines of inquiry: A balanced diet and exercise can help to keep our bodies healthy and working well.

• the impact of food and exercise on our bodies
• making healthy lifestyle choices

Possible home discussions and activities:

• Looking at pictures of your child from infant to now
• Sharing fun personal and family moments from your life
• Students will form interview questions to ask their parents
• All about me activities, drawing pictures and sharing what is unique about me

Possible home discussions and activities:

• Students are exploring the various requirements that plants need to grow.
• Growing and taking care of a plant
• Keeping a plant log  of observations of external factors and measurement of growth
• Family visits of different gardens around Singapore

Possible home discussions and activities:

• Students learn about the food pyramids
• Children are sorting and classifying various food groups
• Keeping a log of daily  food and exercise choices for lunch and snack.
• Create various healthy snacks together such as fruit salad and healthy sandwiches.
• Discussing food choices while at the supermarket and restaurants.