ISY LEARNS

ISY Learns Update – April 1, 2021

Eric Brown, Director of Curriculum & Learning

April 1, 2021

The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.” – Maria Montessori

The theme for Quarter 4  will focus on Partnerships and will center around SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) as well as SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).  We have now finalized the enduring understandings and essential questions for each division, and these will guide some of our discussions as we build our units, design our assessments, and develop our learning experiences.  

Enduring Understanding Essential Questions
PreK – Grade 1 Working together is important and helps us learn.
  • How have we learned together this year?
  • How have we helped each other this year?
  • What can I do to continue to learn with others?
Grade 2 – 3 Life thrives with collaboration and adaptation.
  • How do environments shape behaviors and traits?
  • How can a changing environment challenge current behaviors and traits?
  • What action can we take to help adapt to change?
Grade 4 – 5 Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds” – Alexander Graham Bell.
  • What is the difference between collaboration and cooperation?
  • What is needed for effective collaboration to happen?
  • How can I be a good collaborator?
Grade 6 – 8 Effective partnerships enable the unity of people, prosperity, and the planet to progress toward the SDGs.
  • How does a partnership between global stakeholders drive society forward? 
  • What are the elements of an effective partnership?
  • Who could you form a partnership to improve an aspect of your community?
Grade 9 – 10 Effective partnerships have the greatest capabilities.
  • Why are partnerships important?
  • What makes an effective partnership?
  • How can we foster positive partnerships?

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