G1 Chinese Mini Exhibition

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G1 Chinese Mini Exhibition Where We Are in Place and Time

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ur Grade 1 students had an exciting “around the world trip” and discovered so many unique types of houses. How could this happen when no one is traveling nowadays? Hmm...This is because they just finished their Chinese-led Unit, “Where We Are in Place and Time.”

Their journey started by researching all kinds of materials that people in different places use to build houses. They were amazed to discover sand, mud, animal skin and even cloth can be used to build a house! Then they expanded their vision to world geography, exploring the continents, landforms, countries as well as climate zones. Next, they made connections that the house structure, the function of materials, and climates are interconnected. This reflected our central idea which was geographic location may determine the types of houses that are built. Finally, students realized that our world is a global village and houses are one of the elements representing different countries/regions’ unique cultures.

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Ms. Ariel PYP Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning/ Head of Chinese

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Students ended the unit with a successful Mini-Exhibition, where parents and school community were invited to witness and celebrate their learning. All of our G1 students were confident and knowledge communicators when introducing various learning experiences with the parents such as “My Dream House” expository writings, “7 Continents and Countries” reflection journals and mapping, “Houses in Four Climate Zone” display information board … and many more. The highlights of the sharing were the different house models students built with recycling materials at home as their actions of learning this Unit. It was truly impressive to see our young students’ creativity, knowledge and artistic talents, as well as their understanding of our beautiful world.