From the Desk Learning
SNAPSHOT OF A GRADE 2 INQUIRY UNIT
The Grade 2 class embarked on an exciting integrated inquiry unit: they have been learning about air and water in the environment, and asking important questions about water. Some of the big questions that are inspiring the Grade 2 learning: Why are clean water and air important? How do human actions affect air and water?
Grade 6 students conducted their own space exploration this year, and presented their findings.
What is stewardship? What is sustainability?
How can humans be stewards of the earth, specifically air and water? How do air and water pollution affect living beings and the environment? What does it mean when water protectors say “Water is Life”? Who are some important water protectors? What have they done to protect water? Why do some communities in Canada lack clean drinking water? The class used the book The Water Walker to learn about the legacy of Josephine-ba Mandamin and her life’s work in protecting water. After learning about their own local waterways and water pollution, they embarked on the creation of action plans to inspire our community to take small steps towards tackling water contamination by changing daily habits. The winter weather also afforded more opportunities to learn: students collected snow from the playground and conducted water quality tests once it had melted, recording their observations. As part of the final phase of their water inquiry project, the Grade 2 group decided to make a virtual bingo card full of tasks that community members can complete. The tasks focus on water conservation, awareness of Indigenous water protectors, conservation efforts within the city, and engagement in learning about our local waterways.
Did you know lepidopterists specialize in the study of butterflies and moths? Grade 1s studied the life cycle from caterpillar to butterfly firsthand.
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