We started to inquiry into our new unit on 'Oceans' this week. I was so impressed with what the children already know! We spent time tuning in with various activities and had great discussions about what an ocean is and what they are used for. I know that these discussions will lead into more inquiry from the children as they start to wonder and question what is happening in our oceans.
Provocation in the piazza - This was set up to get the students to just start thinking about the ocean and how we use it.
I had some fantastic conversations with many of the children about what they could see, what did it make them think about and what did it make them wonder. The questions they were asking were so interesting and very intriguing. I'm looking forward to diving deeper into this unit to see where they are going to take this inquiry!
We are working on an ocean mural, a deep sea door to the class, ocean words and inhabitants of the ocean. Check us out exploring, questioning and wondering this week.
We also watched 2 clips from Youtube of the 'Wet Market' here in Phnom Penh. The children did a visible thinking activity where they wrote down - What I see,
what this makes me think about and what this makes me wonder. Watch the clips with your child and ask them what they - see, think and wonder about the market. You may also want to share with your child what you see, think and wonder too. The child had some really fantastic things to say!
This is what we See, Think and Wonder:
Have a great weekend everyone!
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