This week in art we started learning about one-point, linear perspective and spent some time both inside the hallway and outside under the Rokkoliner sketching how the lines all converge somewhere off in the distance on the horizon.
This week we also began our 4th Unit of Inquiry, and we started by looking at some tools from the past, as well as a few modern ones. The students had to examine them closely and think about what they might have been used for and by who. Then, they got together in small groups and shared their thoughts with some classmates which led to some short discussions.
Find out all the information about our new unit here:
Central Idea:
The influence of past civilizations is reflected in modern-day societies
Lines of Inquiry:
- Past civilizations
- How tools influence developments in societies
- Connections between past and present
Key Concepts:
Form, Change, Connection
Approaches to Learning:
Research skills, Self-management
Learner Profile:
Inquirer & Openminded
Learning Goals / Success Criteria:
- Students will be able to explain some of the characteristics of a civilization
- Students will be able to explain how a given tool has had an influence on modern-day society
- Students will curate and recreate artifacts from a chosen civilization and be able to explain the significance of each
Action:
Students will work together to research and prepare artwork for display in a Museum of the Ancients
How to Support Your Child at Home:
Talk with your child about different civilizations or watch TV shows or documentaries on Ancient Civilizations.
Encourage your child to find answers to their own questions by working on an independent research project.
Help your child learn new unit related vocabulary in your home language.
Introduce, or examine some tools that you have around the house that they might not be familiar with.
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