Personal Symbols

In grade five, we believe in many different things, and have different likes and dislikes. To represent our beliefs, values, likes, and favourite activities everybody made a personal symbol.
 
Of course, now we have 11 brand new symbols unique in every way!

Try guessing which symbol belongs to each student. It`s not that easy...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See you soon!

 

 

I Believe...

...that our new unit is turing out to be a great chance to get to know each other better!

At the start of this unit, the grade fives discussed and shared their beliefs. They agreed with each other, and disagreed with each other over certain beliefs. However, they all agreed that these differences were a GOOD thing, which shows their thoughtfulness.

We discussed how symbols represent different beliefs, and how they can express individual beliefs or those shared by bigger communities.

Here are some pictures of the students sharing items that they feel are important to them, because they represent their personality.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After this the students made personal symbols, which will be posted very soon. Stay tuned!

P.S. Have a safe and happy vacation :)

 

 

 

 

 

Ancient Civilizations!

At the end of our unit Legacies of Past Civilizations, the grade fives had the opportunity to choose a civilization and a system that was important to its history.

We had a lot of great choices, and everybody learned a great deal!


At the end of their research process, everybody presented their information to the class.

 

Roman Under Floor Heating

 

 

Roman Aqueducts

 

 

Native American Folklore

 

 

Roman Army

 

 

Greek Olympics

 

 

Roman Entertainment

 

 

Greek Temples

 

Roman Colosseum

 

Chinese Silk

 

 

Celtic Art

 

 

And Greek Democracy.

 



 

Great presentations and great researching = super knowledge!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The best assembly in the history of all assemblies!

This time last week, the grade fives were anxiously waiting for their assembly (or maybe that was their teacher!).

It was a smashing success as the other PYP students laughed at all the funny bits, and listened attentively at all the important parts. 

We were all very proud of the work they did!

Here they are `on stage`.

 

The narrators.

 

The pharaoh and the architect.

 

Rahotep, assistant, and dead body.

 

 

 

 

Spells over dead body.

 

 

Gods and goddess.

 

 

Explanation of the summative assessment.

 

 

Roman musicians.

 

 

The grade fives were so good, they might even be sharing their performance with the MYPs. Amazing! 

 

 

 

Our Grade Five Camp Experience...

....In pictures!

I promised photos of our fabulous time at Augusta Raurica so here they are.

In front of the museum Tinguely.

 

We found a nice green space close to the hostel. Nearby there was an old tower, that was build in the 13th century! Definitely ancient.

 

 

Our tour guide was AMAZING! Not only did she really know her stuff, but she made it interesting. We gave her a big thank you at the end.

 

 

 

The students pretended to be Roman children, and solved some math problems. I love to see them solve math problems outside of the classroom :)

 

 

Imagining a long time ago a battle between gladiator and beast...

 

 

 

 

Okay. Let`s not forget a very important part of camp. Wall climbing! I was really impressed with how the students helped each other. I have a feeling this won`t be the last time wall climbing for these kids!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why don`t we end the pictures with one with beautiful smiles?

 

 

Cheers!