Pyp 5 Unit 1 21-22 Newsletter

EAST COAST CAMPUS
PYP Year 5
Unit of Inquiry (UoI) 1 Newsletter
Who We Are
Central Idea: As we
mature, we experience
changes which impact
the decisions we make
Change
and who we become. Understand everything
is always in a state of
During this unit, students will transformation. This
explore the different changes, happens to everything
and everyone.
physical and emotional, that occur to people as they mature. They will have some
discussions on the differences and similarities of humans on different stages of their
life. They will explore the developmental changes that they have undergone from
when they were babies until now. They will learn what puberty is and how to better
understand this process in order to prepare themselves so they can better take care
of themselves during this stage. This will also help them understand their peers and
support them as they undergo this stage. Towards the end of the unit, we also hope
to understand how external influences affect us in different aspects.
Function
Understand that
everything has a
purpose, a role, or a way
of behaving that can be
investigated.
Perspective
1 2 3 Understand that there

are different ways of
looking at information.
This leads to different
LINE OF INQUIRY LINE OF INQUIRY LINE OF INQUIRY interpretations,
understandings and
Physical and emotional How we look after How values and findings.
changes that occur as ourselves during external influences
people mature. puberty affect our opinion
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UNIT OF INQUIRY 1 NEWSLETTER 5 APRIL TO 21 MAY 2021
Learning Outcomes for

Different Subject Areas
English Language
In English, we will:
‣Written Language- Reading
‣Read a wide range of texts
confidently, independently and
with understanding
‣Consistently and confidently use a
range of resources to find information and support their inquiries
‣Reading opens our minds to multiple perspectives and helps us to
understand how people think, feel and act.
‣Oral Language- Listening and Speaking
‣Generate, develop and modify ideas and opinions through
discussion
‣Listen and respond appropriately to instructions, questions and
explanations
‣Use an increasing vocabulary and more complex sentence
structures with a high level of specificity
‣Show open-minded attitudes when listening to other points of
view
‣ Spoken language can be used to persuade and influence people
‣ Visual Language- Viewing and Presenting
‣ Apply knowledge of presentation techniques in original and innovative ways; explain their own ideas for achieving
desired effects
‣ Knowing about the techniques used in visual texts helps us to interpret presentations and create our own visual
effects
‣ Written Language- Writing
‣ Use appropriate paragraphing to organise ideas
Students will also be revising the concepts of parts of speech and will
be learning about biography and autobiography.
Mathematics
In Mathematics, for this unit, students will
develop number sense.
‣Represent and describe whole numbers to 1
000 000.
‣Students will demonstrate the following skills:
‣ An understanding of multiplication (1- and 2 digit multipliers)
‣ An understanding of division (1- and 2 digit divisors)
‣ An understanding of fractions by using concrete and pictorial
representations and create sets of equivalent fractions and
compare fractions with like and unlike denominators
‣ Students will be able to describe and represent decimals (tenths,
hundredths, and thousandths)
‣ Relate decimals to fractions (tenths, hundredths, thousandths)
‣ Demonstrate an understanding of addition and subtraction of
decimals (to thousandths)
‣ Read and write ratios,
‣ Use fractions, decimals and percentages interchangeable in real-
life situations.
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“Puberty change your body. Decisions taken by you

change your life. ~Abdul Rehman”
Personal, Social and Physical Education

For this unit of inquiry, PSPE concepts will also be explored. We will:
‣ Identity
‣ Examine the complexity of their own evolving identities
‣ Recognise how a person’s identity affects self-worth
‣ Analyse how society can influence our concept of self-worth (for example,
through the media and advertising)
‣ Use emotional awareness and personal skills to relate to and help others
‣ Identify how their self-knowledge can continue to support the growth and development of identity
‣ The physical changes people experience at different stages in their lives affect their evolving
identities
‣ Active living
‣ Identifying and participating in activities we enjoy can motivate us to maintain a healthy
lifestyle there is a connection between exercise, nutrition and physical well-being
‣ There are physical, social and emotional changes associated with puberty.
Visual Arts
In VA class, we will be exploring our own identity. We will
be exploring on different symbols of likes, interests inspired
by Giuseppe Arcimboldo self portraits. We will also:
‣Reflect throughout the creative process to challenge their
thinking and enact new and unusual possibilities
‣Explore the concept that the arts provide us with multiple perspectives
‣ Become increasingly independent in the realisation of the creative process
‣ Develop an awareness of their personal preferences
‣ Explore the concept that the arts provide opportunities to explore our creative potential and engage in a personal
artistic journey
Music
In Music class, students are learning the song “ I am the Earth”.
Hindi Language
In Hindi Language class, students will be learning to:
‣ Be able to recite a poem
‣ Be able to understand the relevance of co-existence by story- Bhiksha Patra
‣ Grammar- be able to describe the picture
‣ Be able to learn some vocabulary through Ling, Vachan, Vilom
French Language
Tamil Language
In French Language class, students have been learning the
following concepts: In Tamil Language class, students have been learning the
‣ La rentrée Dialogue, Exercises following concepts:
‣ les adverbs ‣ Moothrurai
‣ les articles ‣ Enna Satham 
‣ être/avoir/ -er/ -ir verbs.
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Recommended books from the Library
Stuart Little by E.B. White

Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his
older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Stuart's greatest adventure comes when his best
friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest.
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

When James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen.
The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. When James
discovers a secret entranceway into the fruit and crawls inside, he meets wonderful new friends.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (The Chronicles of Narnia) by
C.S. Lewis
They opened a door and entered a world--Narnia--the land beyond the wardrobe, the
secret country known only to Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy - discovering the magic
world beyond.
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell

In the Pacific, there is an island that looks like a big fish sunning itself in the sea. Around it, blue dolphins
swim, otters play, and sea elephants and sea birds abound. And when they left and sailed to the east, one
young girl was left behind.
Cooking Club Chaos! By Veera Hiranandani

When Phoebe realises that her best friend Sage has been eating the same lunch in school
every day, she steps in to help. She decides to organise a cooking club so that Sage can
find out about the several types of food. Will Phoebe’s plan work for Sage?
WHAT CAN BE DONE AT HOME?

Parents may engage in discussions with their child
about puberty, how it is completely normal and
that it happens to everyone. Reassure him/her that
you will be there to take them through every step
of the way if he/she lets you.
Please remember to allow your child to bring

veggies on Wednesdays and fruits on Fridays.
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encourage the children.
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EAST COAST CAMPUS

1 2 3 Understand that there

Learning Outcomes for

“Puberty change your body. Decisions taken by you

Personal, Social and Physical Education

Recommended books from the Library

Stuart Little by E.B. White

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell

Cooking Club Chaos! By Veera Hiranandani

WHAT CAN BE DONE AT HOME?

Please remember to allow your child to bring

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