11 August 2020

PYP YEAR 3
UNIT INFORMATI N
We have recently started with our new Unit of Inquiry under the Transdisciplinary Theme- CHANGE
How the world works:
The understanding that
How the world works- An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction change is the process of
between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use movement from one
their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological state to another. It is
advances on society and on the environment. universal and inevitable.

Central idea:
Matter can be transformed and used for a variety of purposes.

Lines of Inquiry:
Factors resulting in different states of matter
The use of scientific methods to transform matter
Transforming matter to meet the needs of the people
CAUSATION
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the properties of matter and the factors that
attribute to the change in states of matter. They will be encouraged to undertake several
hands-on experiments that will help them to understand that matter changes form and some The understanding
that things do not just
changes may be reversible while some may be irreversible .
happen, that there are
causal relationships at
During the course of this unit, the students will also understand the meaning of sustainability and explore
work, and that actions
various means to use matter responsibly. Students will learn to conduct experiments and record have consequences.
observations and make inferences based on the above. They will watch educational videos pertaining to the
topic on and read books explaining the various ways in which our lives are affected by matter.

These activities will help develop their Thinking, Research and Self-management skills, and will provide
learners with the opportunity to participate and share their ideas. They will also be able to develop IB
learner profile attributes such as being Knowledgeable and Balanced throughout the unit.
RESPONSIBILITY
During the course of inquiry, if you do notice any positive actions that the Students may have
taken as a result of inquiry, please do share these with us, so that we can post it on our
Action Board within the classroom. The understanding that
people make choices based
If you have a special area of expertise related to this unit and would like to come and share your on their understandings,
and the actions they take as
knowledge with our Students,we would love to have you as a Guest Speaker ,through virtual
a result do make a
session. Kindly let us know through an email if you would be interested in conducting one. difference. Understand the
meaning of sustainability
and explore various means
to use matter responsibly.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Key Vocabulary will include: MATHEMATICS

Consider using your mother tongue as a means of developing
understanding of the key vocabulary
• Students will be measuring time,
weight, volume and capacity in a
matter practical way to measure the
solids materials properties of matter, physical and
liquids energy chemical change.
gases classify • Select appropriate tools of
measurement
observing experiment
• Collect data from their experiments.
atoms evaporation Also, measurement data collected will be
molecules Classify condensation graphed and analyzed.
physical properties precipitation • Use whole numbers up to thousands
chemical properties experiment or beyond in real-life situations
• develop strategies for memorizing
melting sustainability addition, subtraction and multiplication of
design number facts.

LANGUAGE LANGUAGE SCIENCE

• Students will review how to do
procedural writing including the use of • View visual information and show
strong, specific verbs when writing a • Matter and Material-Observe
understanding by asking relevant
procedure. questions and discussing possible carefully in order to gather data
• They will be reading information texts meaning • Use variety of instruments and
in order to research matter, chemical and • With guidance, use the internet to access tools to measure data accurately
physical changes and specific scientific relevant information; process and present • Use scientific vocabulary to explain their
vocabulary will be studied. information in ways that are personally
Listen to a variety of oral observations and experiences
• meaningful
presentations including stories, poems, • Recognize and use the different • Identify or generate a question or a
rhymes and reports and respond with parts of a book, for example, title page, problem to be explored
increasing confidence and detail contents, index-non-fiction • Make and test predictions
• Use language to explain, inquire and • Use familiar aspects of written language • Interpret and evaluate gathered data
compare with increasing confidence and accuracy,
• Use a dictionary, a thesaurus and for example, spelling patterns, high- in order to draw conclusions
word banks to extend their use of language. frequency words, high-interest words
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HIGHLIGHTS

August 18, 2020

Spell O Well

August 21, 2020

D.E.A.R
Drop Everything And Read

HOW CAN PARENTS HELP?

 Assist your child as they explore the properties of different materials and experiment with them.
 Be available to discuss any questions that your child may have relating to their inquiry.
 Encourage your child to gain further understanding through research and reading.

Action is a key element of the Primary Years Programme. We are always looking to see how children take their learning and apply it
independently. During the course of inquiry, if you do notice any positive actions that the students may have taken as a result of inquiry,
kindly share these with us, so that we can post it on our Action Board within the classroom and keep as a part of your child's record.