The children completed their independent research, chose how to present their findings and then shared this with the class. The class used books, online resources, videos, surveys and email to research and then shared this through drawings, 3-D models, Google documents and tally charts. The presentations ranged from information about Helen Keller and Braille, ways to communicate in the past, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mandarin characters, how animals communicate, how email works and the favourite ways to communicate within ISS. We also shared some of our learning in the weekly assembly. We role-played how we say hello, sang a song, demonstrated some sign language and then gave our tips on how to make friends and use communication to help us with SDG #3 Health and Well-being. We reflected on our learning, thinking about how we will use what we learnt in the future. We also identified some strengths and achievements and set goals ahead of the 3 Way Conferences. Towards the end of the week, we began Tuning In for our next unit. In Mandarin, the children made Moon-cakes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. On their return they were able to identify the ingredients, actions and equipment they had used. They began to use specific vocabulary for materials such as bamboo, metal and plastic. We also explored how we can change cream into butter and orange juice into ice-lollies. The words investigate and observe were added to the vocabulary list this week and we began using the scientific method. Finally, we visited the Middle School Science Lab, where we paired up with Grade 7 students who gave us a tour and explained some the equipment and safety rules. We will be taking over the Lab next week while Middle School are away on Week Without Walls! UN Sustainable Development Goals #3: Good Health and Well-being
This was the SDG linked to our unit. We made the connection between being able to communicate and how we feel. Communicating with others, in ways that we like, can make us feel happier, safer, learn more and therefore increase our well-being. Independent Student Action: Some children from both Grade 2 classes are exploring how to make compost to use in the garden. Student Voice: Hugh: We made orange lollipops by pouring orange juice into moulds and putting them in the freezer for a day. We ate them after assembly. I couldn't taste much- it was a bit yummy but I didn't want to finish it. Erica: Yuuki and I did sign language in Assembly. I felt nervous but afterwards I felt proud.
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