PYP UNIT OF INQUIRY

 

CONNECTING PEOPLE

 

January 29th - March 2nd, 2001

 

 

Organising Theme - How we organise ourselves

Subject Focus - Social Studies/Geography

Central Idea - PEOPLE HAVE DEVELOPED SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER.

 

An Inquiry into -

*the telephone system

*the postal system

*the internet

 

KEY QUESTIONS -

*How do these systems work?

*Why do we use these systems?

*How do we use these systems?

*How are the phone and internet systems related?

*How are the three systems alike and different?

*What is the correct ettiquette for each system?

*What are our responsibilities when using these systems?

*What are the advantages and disadvantages of using each system?

 

Check out these Flat Stanley websites with your child.

The Cyber Travels of Flat Stanley

Wilburn's Adventures with Flat Stanley

Flat Stanley Adventures

The Official Flat Stanley Online Project