Home Learning Program December 4th -10th
How We Organize Ourselves Central idea: The neighborhood is an organization where people share responsibility to live harmoniously. Lines of inquiry: - how people in the neighbourhood depend on each other - how people in the neighbourhood share responsibilities - what makes a neighborhood a livable place		Notes * We are inquiring into the conditions that allow people to live in harmony with each other. The children will visit a neighborhood that they choose based on their inquiry and try to take action needed to achieve harmony. Environment Tip: Follow the link below to find out how to spend a green Christmas -- 10 tips for an Earth-friendly holiday. http://www.homemakers.com/life-and-balance/green-living-tips/a-green-christmas-10-tips-for-an-earth-friendly-holiday/a/2696
Friday PYP: Use the questionnaire you created in class to conduct a survey in your building and or your neighborhood. Bring in the results to share them in class.
Monday PYP: Create a map of your bedroom. Do not forget to give it a title and use a key to explain your symbols.
Tuesday Math: Estimate the time it takes you to read your book-in-the bag, to walk to your elevator, and to walk to the closest store in your neighborhood. Record your estimates then perform the actions and time yourself. Record the actual time for each.
Wednesday In class, you created a rubric for writing a letter. Write a letter to someone telling them about your wishes for the upcoming holidays.
Friday Math: Do the family involvement activities. Write a reflection about the math strategies you’ve been applying in your Home Journal.
Enrichment	Visit one of the links on the web to play math games.