This term, students in P345 English, Finnish and French sections learnt about the Discovery of the World by Europeans between 1450 and 1600. This was a highly factual topic of study and required lots of initial direct teaching. However, following this, the children were able to take ownership of their own learning and create maps and their own presentations about explorers.
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DoW P34 |
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Curriculum Objectives
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Learn key facts about explorers of Age of Discovery (c.1450-1600)
Develop map reading skills Develop note taking skills Develop and improve ICT skills, specifically internet research and use of Word/Powerpoint programs
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Problem Based Learning Skills (PBL)
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Read a variety of appropriate level sources for information and pleasure
Record information and observations using a range of appropriate recording methods. Write simple summaries of learned information with few major errors begin to acquire specific facts to gain further knowledge Identify key words searches when using a variety of sources (print, digital and databases) Practice presenting findings clearly, logically and accurately using a variety of presentation techniques Find appropriate sources of knowledge and strengthen skills in critical media literacy Contribute to discussions
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Key Vocabulary
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Middle Ages, Feudal System, exploration, scurvy, Aztec, Inca, |
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Central Idea (Teacher)
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To understand how Europeans expanded their knowledge of the world during the Age of Discovery |
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Key Question (Pupil)
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How did we (Europeans) discover about the world? |
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The Hook
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Children to learn about Middle Ages and how limited European view was of the world. |
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The End point
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Pupils will create an personalised presentation/story of a specific explorer from the timeframe. |
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Academic Formative methods
Summative methods
Learning to Learn Reflection on L2L
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Final “grade” based on factual quality of presentation
Pupils to peer assess one another’s presentations Teacher to assess the quality of the written presentation
Learning to Learn skills to be assessed throughout unit |
| Teacher End Reflection:
Positives:
Things to change for next time: |
Children enjoyed the map making. They enjoyed making presentations.
But, we need to focus on how to improve presentation writing.
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