Our 3rd – 5th grade students are participating in a year-long, inquiry-based global project on water centered on the driving question: “What can I do to improve an existing water issue?”
Students will start by building a deep, interdisciplinary understanding ofwater by participating in a variety of guided learning activities centered onwater science, art, history, geography and geology, as well as honing their research, organization and informational writing skills.
Students will start by building a deep, interdisciplinary understanding ofwater by participating in a variety of guided learning activities centered onwater science, art, history, geography and geology, as well as honing their research, organization and informational writing skills.
This awareness and foundational knowledge will flow (pun intended) into an exploration of local and global water issues, and an analysis of the many perspectives that exist surrounding those issues.
The 3-5 team thinks it is vital that students investigate the issue of watersuch as proper use, scarcity, filtration, health benefits and health risks, and more. These issues are effecting millions in our world, drawing both our concerns and sympathy. “If they can't connect that investigation to their own community, their own home and self, then it is wasted.” shared Mrs. Bondsmith, 3rd/4th grade projects advisor. “Then it becomes a problem that "they" are dealing with, rather than "us".
To reinforce the adage “Think Global, Act Local”, students will use their investigation and new perspectives to make a social action plan to address a water issue of their choice, and will enact that plan locally.
Finally, in June, students will present what they have learned and experienced at a formal, community gathering, also known as 'Celebration of Learning'.
Field trips are being discussed to Griffith Park Observatory, Pasadena Waterand Power, Los Angeles Filtration Plants, The Broad Theatre in Santa Monica, Eaton Canyon and more. 3-5 Projects is also looking to 'flatten' their classroom, which means to bring in experiences, expertise, opinions and arguments through community organizations and individuals (including YOU, Aveson parents!)
To learn more about this project work speak to a 3rd through 5th grade student or advisor. Or contact Tom Hyatt, our global competency coordinator.
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