Time Travel Project

Through our Inquiry investigation into the fascinating world of artifacts, we have discovered that these objects have diverse origins from various parts of the globe. Each artifact is thoughtfully crafted to suit the unique environment of its origin. To further our understanding of the world, we have been delving into the intricacies of maps. We initiated a dialogue with the children by asking them, “What do you know about maps?” In Term 3, we embarked on an exciting journey of drawing and exploring various types of maps. We discovered how maps can represent information in a visual manner, assisting us in navigating our way through unfamiliar territories. As the year draws to a close, we have decided to create a book or a presentation containing a visual map of helpful hints for the new preps, as a culmination of our exploration into the world of maps.

In order to help new students feel comfortable and excited about starting their educational journey, we decided to take a comprehensive approach when collecting information from this year’s preps about their first day at school. We considered the wide variety of experiences that these young learners may encounter. We believe this introduction to school will help make their first year an engaging and positive one.

One unique way to prepare our students for this project is to discuss the benefits of time travel. By exploring different historical points in time, we can gain valuable perspectives on current events and help students think critically and creatively. For example, understanding what it was like to start school in a different era can help new students appreciate the modern resources and opportunities available to them. Additionally, timelines can be a powerful tool to illustrate the passage of time and how events are connected over time. By using timelines, we can help students understand how their educational journey fits into the larger context of history and society.

This term, we will embark on a journey into time travel by posing some basic inquiries.

Would you like to time travel?

Reuben – I would like to go where it is all lava and volcanoes (start of the beginning)

Rhys- I’d like to go to the beginning where the dinosaurs where alive

Coco- I’d like to go back to kinder

Would you travel to the past? The future?

Isabel- The future because I’d like to learn about the future

Reuben- Past so I can see what colour dinosaurs were

Musab- The future because it is bright

Veda- Back in time to see horses with carriages

Agnes- Past to see dinosaurs

Gabriel- The future so I can get closer to the sun

Spencer- Future so there might be whiteboard land

Rafa- The future so I can use a hoverboard

Artie- Past and future because I don’t know which one I like more. I like World War 1 and the future, but the future is happening right now!

We have taken the initiative to draft a comprehensive design brief for a time machine. Our intention is to collaborate on this project over the term and bring our collective expertise to the table. Let us work together to create a detailed plan that will pave the way for the successful development of this revolutionary device.