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HWW Parent Letter 2011
HWW Parent Letter 2011
HWW Parent Letter 2011
Year 1 has commenced an ongoing unit of inquiry into the transdisciplinary theme, ‘How The World Works’. Under
this theme, the students will inquire into the natural world and its laws.
Central idea
All living things go through a process of change.
An inquiry into...
How living things change over their lifetime
Living things change in different ways
Teacher questions are designed to develop an understanding of the concepts and the central idea
What is it like?
How has it changed?
Learner Profile
Inquirer & Knowledgeable
Attitudes
Appreciation & Commitment
Transdisciplinary skills:
Communication skills: Using language to explain, inquire and compare
Research skills: Reading non-fiction texts for information. Observing and collecting data. Recording
observations/ information by drawing, using flow charts, keeping a journal or record, and writing reports.
Thinking skills: Analysing and synthesising
Mathematical skills (measurement and data handling):
o Applying measurement skills through non-standard units. For example, measuring the growth of
plants (height) and growth of crayfish (length).
o Applying data handling skills. For example, creating a table/chart to record growth of a person,
animal or plant.
Help your child develop their natural curiosity for living things in his/her environment and discover how they are
growing and changing.
If you feel you have a special talent or contribution to make to your son or daughter’s class concerning this unit of
inquiry, please contact the relevant teacher!
Thank you
Year 1 Team