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Sunny Meadows

Today we looked at ecosystems and interdependence. Here is a game we played about plants, rabbits and foxes. Can you get the highest score?

Ecosystems and Interdependence

Today the students from 3/4A and 3/4B who do not attend the Vietnamese Bilingual Program did a study on ecosystems and interdependence.
Above are two examples of an ecosystem and the interdependence between the living things within their particular habitat.

Watch this video to find out about a desert ecosystem




CLICK HERE TO WATCH AN ANIMATION ABOUT INTERDEPENDENCE

Term 4 Inquiry

This term our unit of inquiry is "How we share the planet"

The Central Idea is : Every human is responsible for his or her own eco-footprint.

The Lines of Inquiry are:

• Sustainability now and in the future
• Alternative production of power

The Key Concepts: Responsibility and Perspective

Learner Profile focus: Caring and Reflective


CHECK THE USEFUL LINKS UNDER "HOW WE SHARE THE PLANET"

Famous structures - Ancient Tiahuanacu

Famous Structures - The Taj Mahal

Famous Structures - The Alhambra

Our Unit of Inquiry

Transdisciplinary theme: How the World Works

Central Idea: Structures are designed for certain purposes

Lines of inquiry:

• Features of Successful Structures


• Factors must be considered when designing a structure

Key Concepts: Function and Reflection

Learner Profile Focus: Inquirers and Balanced

Big structures around Australia

Unusual structures around Australia. They have a purpose, but what? Click on the picture to find out more...

Project Idea No 1

As part of our unit of inquiry on Structures students will be required to research and present a project. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World would be a great investigation!

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Inventor project 1

201134b alexander g bell by aino & ruby

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201134b_J.K Rowling Halima

34b nicoleandchristine thomas edison2011

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2011 34b tommy and zen

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First Video Game Console

How Band-aids were invented

Timelines

As part of our unit of inquiry we will be focusing on timelines and how they represent the development of inventions and technology. Here is a timeline made about technology from TeacherTube:

Here is another timeline about technology:

Here is a link to a timeline about computers in Australia.

Here is a website where you can create your own timeline

The first ever photograph

Here is the first photograph ever taken. It was taken in France by Joseph Niepce in 1826. It took 8 hours to develop!

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Mystery Invention

What does this do? How does it work? Leave your answer as a comment - don't forget to leave your name!

PYP Inquiry

Our next PYP inquiry is "Where we are in Place and Time".

We will be focusing on:

• Discoveries and Inventions
• Technology allows us greater interconnectedness between societies

There are some useful links under the heading "Where we are in Place and Time".

What famous invention is this man using?