TERM 1 INQUIRY TOPICS:

Ourselves as Learners 

Central Idea – People’s awareness of their characteristics, abilities and interests shape show they are as learners. 

Inquiry points:

• Physical, social and emotional characteristics
• Similarities and differences between ourselves and others
• Personal abilities and interests, ourselves as learners  

Key questions:

• Who am I – what are my strengths and weaknesses?
• How can I improve myself to be successful?
• How can I develop a Growth Mindset?
• What can I do to learn to the best of my ability and maximise my potential?
• How can I show and respect the differences and similarities in others?

 

Amazing Engineers!

                Central Idea – Curiosity about the world can be discovered through observation, exploration and experimentation. 

Inquiry points:

• Properties of materials suitable for a specific task.
• Classifying, observing, reflecting and giving feedback on designs and finished models/creations.
• Designing, planning and creating skills.
• Joining techniques.
• The properties of different materials.
• How shape, space and materials can be used to design and create structures (geometry and all of shape in Maths).

Key questions:

• What makes a stable structure?
• What are the properties of materials and objects?
• How materials can be used for different purposes?
• Which joining technique is suitable for different purposes/models?
• How do humans choose the right material for a specific job?

 

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TERM 2 INQUIRY TOPICS:

Amazing Engineers continued…