Maths
We started with the revision of Roman numerals and place value. Place value chart was done in class. We did a group activity on different number systems. We revised questions based on addition and subtraction, in class. Word problems based on addition and subtraction were discussed in the class and we tried to solve some problems. Science We learnt about the MYP science command terms. It was interesting to know and explore the Global context, related concept, key concept and the statement of inquiry of our first science unit “World of Science”. We also used the KWL chart to understand what we already know about science, what we want to learn and what we will find out during the course of this unit. It was very interesting to complete the cartoon strip task on “safety rules in the science lab” and we thoroughly enjoyed familiarising ourselves with and learning about the equipment used in the science lab. We also discussed why scientists ask questions, branches of physical science and prepared a poster on how to work safely in the lab. Through peer and self-assessment we completed our work during the lesson. We also completed an article based homework task to address the debatable question: "Scientific development is a boon to mankind” and also performed a reading activity. Language and Literature We familiarised ourselves with the Global contexts, Key concepts and Related concepts for English Lang & Lit. Various Command terms were introduced and explained. We established essential agreements for our class. We were taken on a visit to the new library in the secondary block where we placed our books wish-list with the Librarian. We were given Pre-assessment test in the class to test our prior knowledge. We were introduced to various genres in literature. Through discussion we predicted the purpose and style of writing in the book. Venn diagram that compared and contrasted the email and handwritten letters was drawn in class. We read the first chapter, ‘Book of Nature', in class. We gathered objects from nature and brought them to class. A group activity that involved us creating a story outline for these objects and the life they might have experienced. Individual and societies We are on our journey to the past in Individuals and societies. We learnt what we are going to study in the subject. We learnt how to carry out inquiry and chose a topic, framed inquiry questions and inquired into the topic. We explored two types of sources- primary and secondary. We saw a couple of videos and we are able to recognise each type now. We learnt about the five types of sources for ancient history. We worked on the historical timeline that shows human history. We started our journey with the Palaeolithic people. Language Acquisition: French We worked on Essential Agreement and discussed the possible Global contexts, Key concepts, related concepts, ATL skills and Learner profile attributes for our new unit. We also learnt useful classroom phrases in French. We also learnt numbers from 1 to 100, names of days and months in French. Afterwards we applied all this knowledge to write our birthdays and date of birth in French. Hindi We had a discussion on IB Learner profile and importance of ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills in learning Language Acquisition. We discussed Command Terms used in Language Acquisition. We read the story ‘Baaz ki Udaan’ by Nirmal Verma and discussed Learner profiles associated with it. We were given a pre assessment test to determine our prior knowledge. Spanish Through role play in pairs we worked on Spanish greetings. It helped us to recall what we had done last year and enhanced our communication and social skills. We learnt a greetings song in Spanish “Hola! ¿Cómo estás? We explored Global Context, Key Concept and Related Concepts associated with our first Unit (¿Quién soy yo?/Who am I?) We learnt numbers from 1 to100 and the alphabet. We did one homework assignment based on greetings and self-introduction. DT We were introduced to the design world and various design problems. We learnt design cycle as a tool to solve problems. We interviewed MYP teachers to understand their design problems. Back in class, we brainstormed and discussed the solutions. ICT We discussed Design Cycle and various criteria in the digital design. We learnt how to create info graphics using an online tool easel.ly. We created an info graphics on "Elements of games". PHE We explored new sports facilities and decided upon our choice in sport for EDGE. Arts We studied Folk Art and we tried to develop the same in the contemporary style by moving away from the conventional ways. We understood how the conventional ways of Folk Art have changed in the present global perspectives. Music In Music class we had a discussion on new unit "Elements of music".
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