Inquiry: Our Systems, Our World, Ourselves Big ideas: Moving through the Apply phase of our inquiry into Communicate has filled students with enthusiasm and pride as they saw their ideas come to life! As plants filled the garden and nesting box models proliferated in the neighbourhood, students wrote documentation and constructed displays to demonstrate their…
I am creating the texture of wet fungi
Inquiry: Our Systems, Our World, OurselvesBig ideas:A system set of parts working together or interconnected to form a complex wholeOrganisation and classification helps us understand the worldOur understandings influence our decisions 3/4N2 is like a powerful locomotive hurtling towards its destination, with intention and great focus. It is full steam ahead. If you were fortunate…
Do birds eat grains?
Inquiry: Our Systems, Our World, Ourselves Big ideas: We have dived deeply into the Apply phase of our inquiry. After a discussion about the journey our inquiry has taken and the possibilities that exist, the students were given the opportunity to nominate for one of two project group options. The students submitted their nomination via…
Our Poopulative Adventure to the WTP
Inquiry: Our Systems, Our World, Ourselves Big ideas: 3/4N2 are still recovering from the excitement and adventure that was our recent excursion to the Western Treatment Plant, or WTP for those in the know. During this epic excursion the students learnt about the local history of the area, including how the original township of Cocoroc…
I’m making a Tiger Snake …..
Inquiry: Our Systems, Our World, Ourselves Big ideas: As we wrap up the Expand phase of our inquiry, students are beginning to consider the different ways they can apply their learning in new contexts. Moving towards publishing their indigenous species reports they are considering the ways they can support the survival of their focus plants…
T3W6 Welcoming Indigenous Species
Inquiry: Our Systems, Our World, Ourselves New big ideas: Initial big idea: “A system set of parts working together or interconnected to form a complex whole.” As a neighbourhood our collective inquiry is moving into the Apply Phase. Our deep investigation into indigenous species has led us to ask the questions, “How can we make…
Marching towards a beautiful spring
As we march steadfastly towards a beautiful spring, there is continuing momentum in 3/4N2. This week we welcomed Mark who shared the mathematics and many other aspects of architectural life, including the financial considerations and design inspirations behind the construction of embassies and hospitals. The neighbourhood has also been inspired by the work of Dr…
Term 3 Week 2 Learning Reflection
Inquiry: Our Systems, Our World, Ourselves New big ideas: Initial big idea: “A system set of parts working together or interconnected to form a complex whole.” As a neighbourhood we are continuing to move through the Expand phase of our inquiry. The students have begun the term by enthusiastically engaging with our current big ideas…
Term 2 Week 10 Learning Reflection
Inquiry: Our Systems, Our World, Ourselves New big idea: Organisation and classification helps us understand the world Initial big idea: “A system set of parts working together or interconnected to form a complex whole.” As the students have been moving through the Expand phase of our inquiry, they have explored different connections, particularly the connections…
Term 2 Week 8 Learning Reflection
Inquiry: Our Systems, Our World, Ourselves Current big idea: Systems are interconnected Systems: “A set of parts working together or interconnected to form a complex whole.” We are beginning this week with some current thoughts about systems. Systems can be trees and plants communicating with each other, including how trees act as a community to…