Project Based Learning
and the Revised
Curriculum
January 29th, 2016
Focus Day
Ann Kirkhope
Leanne Kemp
(Grade 4/5)
New
curriculum
areas being
covered
through
this project
Social Studies Grade 5 Big
Ideas
New
curriculum
areas being
covered
through
this project
Science Grade 4 Big Ideas
New
curriculum
areas being
covered
through
this project
Social Studies Grade 4 Big
Ideas
How To Build Your Own Country
 Stake identity
 Name of Country
 Flag
 Motto
 Laws (after
Biomes)
Revised Curriculum
Government/Election
 Different types of government
 Canadian government and election
 Research different parties
Mini Lessons – What is a
Biome?
Biomes http://tinyurl.com/introbiome
1. Definitions for kids. Check out some of the following links:
 http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/
 https://kidskonnect.com/science/biomes/
 http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_ecosystem.html
 http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
2. Now, in your own words, define what a biome is...
 A biome is...
3. Name at least 5 different biomes (be sure these are biomes recognized and
identified in at least 3 of the above websites!)
 Here are some well-known biomes...
If done, take time to explore above websites more carefully and learn more neat
stuff about Biomes
(This page is in your hand-out)
BIOME
- Introduce NatGeo
Special Biome Project
- Project and Rubric
are in hand-out
Mini Lesson – Biotic/Abiotic
Mini Lesson- Adaptations
Blubber lesson
Presentation Examples
I see a staggering evergreen tree flowing in the
spacious air. On the evergreen tree there's a bite
sized droplet of sweet caramel coloured sap
falling down the substantial tree. I see the
obsidian shadow from the cherry coloured fox. I
smell a cluster of berries shoved in the corner of
an icy snow pile. The smell of the lavender floating
on the half melted pond is more fragrant than my
mom perfume. As I run my fingers through the
branches of a emerald tree I touch a patch of
velvety lime coloured moss. I stream my fingers
through a pond and approach a slimy frog resting
on a sunken log feasting on a buzzing fly. I hear
the monstrous roaring from the bear across the icy
lake. The sound of the beautiful mocking jay
Adaptations
 A. Can you collect or take a picture of the following non-living things?
 A rock
 A pebble
 Some dirt
 Water, such as a stream or creek
 Air (yes it is possible! Hint: you may need a plastic bag to catch
 it:)
 B. Can you take a picture of at least 4 different living things...see how
many
 you can check off from the list below:)
 An adult
 A child
 A dog
 An insect
 Extra _________________
Core Competencies
Communication
- I am an active listener
- I present information clearly and in an organized way
- I can understand and share information about a topic
- I can represent my learning and explain how it links to other curricular areas
Critical Thinking
- I can gather and combine new evidence with what I already know to develop
reasoned conclusions, judgments, or plans
- I can evaluate the credibility of sources information
- I can monitor my progress and adjust my actions to achieve what I want
Personal Awareness and Responsibility
- I can take ownership of my goals, learning, and behaviour
• Residential Schools
• Government tie in
• Immigration
Image: Roy Henry Vicker
Next Steps:
Integrated Studies –Simple
Machines
Mini Lessons for Background
Knowledge
- Forces
- Lever
- Wedge
- Inclined plane
- Screw
- Pulley
- Wheel and Axle
Mini Lesson- Nail vs Screw
Introduce
Inquiry
Project on
Roller
Coasters
Roller Coaster Project
 Integrate LA, Art, Science and Core
Curriculum
 Mini lessons throughout
 Group and Self Evaluation
 Finished Projects
Ann Kirkhope
akirkhope@sd43.bc.ca
Leanne Kemp
lkemp@sd43.bc.ca
@leannekemp44

PBL and B.C. Revised Curriculum

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    Project Based Learning andthe Revised Curriculum January 29th, 2016 Focus Day Ann Kirkhope Leanne Kemp (Grade 4/5)
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    How To BuildYour Own Country  Stake identity  Name of Country  Flag  Motto  Laws (after Biomes)
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    Government/Election  Different typesof government  Canadian government and election  Research different parties
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    Mini Lessons –What is a Biome? Biomes http://tinyurl.com/introbiome 1. Definitions for kids. Check out some of the following links:  http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/  https://kidskonnect.com/science/biomes/  http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_ecosystem.html  http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm 2. Now, in your own words, define what a biome is...  A biome is... 3. Name at least 5 different biomes (be sure these are biomes recognized and identified in at least 3 of the above websites!)  Here are some well-known biomes... If done, take time to explore above websites more carefully and learn more neat stuff about Biomes (This page is in your hand-out)
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    BIOME - Introduce NatGeo SpecialBiome Project - Project and Rubric are in hand-out
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    Mini Lesson –Biotic/Abiotic
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    I see astaggering evergreen tree flowing in the spacious air. On the evergreen tree there's a bite sized droplet of sweet caramel coloured sap falling down the substantial tree. I see the obsidian shadow from the cherry coloured fox. I smell a cluster of berries shoved in the corner of an icy snow pile. The smell of the lavender floating on the half melted pond is more fragrant than my mom perfume. As I run my fingers through the branches of a emerald tree I touch a patch of velvety lime coloured moss. I stream my fingers through a pond and approach a slimy frog resting on a sunken log feasting on a buzzing fly. I hear the monstrous roaring from the bear across the icy lake. The sound of the beautiful mocking jay
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    Adaptations  A. Canyou collect or take a picture of the following non-living things?  A rock  A pebble  Some dirt  Water, such as a stream or creek  Air (yes it is possible! Hint: you may need a plastic bag to catch  it:)  B. Can you take a picture of at least 4 different living things...see how many  you can check off from the list below:)  An adult  A child  A dog  An insect  Extra _________________
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    Core Competencies Communication - Iam an active listener - I present information clearly and in an organized way - I can understand and share information about a topic - I can represent my learning and explain how it links to other curricular areas Critical Thinking - I can gather and combine new evidence with what I already know to develop reasoned conclusions, judgments, or plans - I can evaluate the credibility of sources information - I can monitor my progress and adjust my actions to achieve what I want Personal Awareness and Responsibility - I can take ownership of my goals, learning, and behaviour
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    • Residential Schools •Government tie in • Immigration Image: Roy Henry Vicker Next Steps:
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    Mini Lessons forBackground Knowledge - Forces - Lever - Wedge - Inclined plane - Screw - Pulley - Wheel and Axle
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    Roller Coaster Project Integrate LA, Art, Science and Core Curriculum  Mini lessons throughout  Group and Self Evaluation  Finished Projects
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