The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014

The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA) P3 Programme of Inquiry 2013-2014
Transdisciplinary
Theme
Maths:
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alone
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Who We Are
An inquiry into the nature of the
self; beliefs and values; personal,
physical, mental, social and
spiritual health; human
relationships including families,
friends, communities and cultures;
rights and responsibilities; what it
means to be human.
Numbers
Revise counting and ordering to 20
Counting to 20 with accuracy
Read write and order numbers to 30.
Where We Are in Place and Time
An inquiry into orientation in place and time;
personal histories; home and journeys; the
discoveries; explorations and migrations of man
kind; the relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
Compare numbers to 30 and say which is less or more
Continue a count forwards or backwards from a given number
Odd and even numbers
Introduce numbers more than 20
Shapes
How We Express Ourselves
An inquiry into the ways we discover
and express ideas, feelings, nature,
culture, beliefs and values; the ways
in which we reflect on, extend and
enjoy our creativity; our appreciation
of aesthetics.
Identify regular 2D shapes eg circle triangles square and rectangle and describe their
properties
Understand that some 3D shapes have 2D faces
Sorting, Matching and Patterns
Sort objects according to attributes such as size and shape
Talk about, recognize and create patterns that exist in or on real objects.
Make predictions from simple patterns
Design applications. Use of
ipad to explain their ideas
Use of apps to support
language and
mathematics. Use QR
codes to access unit
youtubes and relevant
sites.
Take pictures of various members of
staff as they go about their work and
provide captions.
Use of apps to support language and
mathematics.
Use QR codes to access unit youtubes
and relevant sites.
Introduce Ipads
Use the following
programmes to make and
explore design: Art Lab,
Pattern Tool HD, Design
Museum
Use of apps to support
language and mathematics
How the World Works
An inquiry into the natural world (physical
and biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of scientific
principles; the impact of science and
technological advances on society and on
the environment.
How We Organise Ourselves
An inquiry into the interconnectedness of
human-made systems and communities; the
structure and function of organisations;
societal decision-making; economic
activities and their impact on humankind
and on the environment.
Simple addition and subtraction
Understand the operation of addition and subtraction
Solve simple problems or puzzles and make simple estimates and predictions
Begin to use + - and = signs to record mental calculations
Language more/less/equal with numbers in pictograph
Uses the knowledge that addition is commutative
Understand that subtraction is also difference
Use the = sign to represent equality
Sharing the Planet
An inquiry into rights and
responsibilities in the struggle to
share finite resources with other
people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships
within and between them; access to
equal opportunities; peace and
conflict resolution.
Recognize that more than 2 numbers can be added together
Know addition and subtraction facts for all pairs of numbers with a total of at least 5
Use numbers facts to add and subtract mentally
Recognize a symbol to represent an unknown number
Use fraction names half, fourth, and quarter to describe part and whole relationships
Odd and even numbers
Introduce place value
Numbers 1-50
Begin to use + - and = signs to record calculations
Use of apps to support language and
mathematics
Use QR codes to access unit
youtubes and relevant sites.
Use of apps to record their
findings.
Use of apps to support language
and mathematics. Use of apps
to record their findings.
Use QR codes to access unit
youtubes and relevant sites.
Use ipads to collect and
record data about animals
around the school campus.
Collect students opinions and
information like favourite
pets
Online activities on
camouflage on walking with
the beasts website.
Updated: 28 August 2013