The document provides guidance for students to define the purpose of their PYP Exhibition group project. It instructs students to first create a concept map linking their area of interest to PYP concepts and related concepts. They are then asked to share their concept maps with their group to add ideas and questions. Next, the group will brainstorm possible purpose statements to guide their inquiry, assessing the statements against guidelines before deciding on one to write in their journals. The purpose statement should connect to the transdisciplinary theme and central idea while including concepts with both local and global relevance.

1. PYP EXHIBITION
GROUP MEETING
Defining our purpose
April 26, 2012
Wednesday, 25 April 2012

2. TASK: DEFINE PURPOSE
Write a statement that will guide your inquiry (like a
central idea)
The statement should:
connect to both the transdisciplinary theme & the
central idea
include concepts
have local (Hong Kong) & global relevance
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Do not need to write this down - will be provided for your group

3. STEP 1: CONCEPT MAP
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
link to previous unit for example
key concepts

4. STEP 1: CONCEPT MAP
Before you meet with your group, take 5 minutes to
create a quick concept map for your area of interest.
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
link to previous unit for example
key concepts

5. STEP 1: CONCEPT MAP
Before you meet with your group, take 5 minutes to
create a quick concept map for your area of interest.
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
link to previous unit for example
key concepts

6. STEP 1: CONCEPT MAP
Before you meet with your group, take 5 minutes to
create a quick concept map for your area of interest.
PYP Concepts
form
function
causation
connection
change
reflection
perspective
responsibility
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
link to previous unit for example
key concepts

7. STEP 1: CONCEPT MAP
Before you meet with your group, take 5 minutes to
create a quick concept map for your area of interest.
PYP Concepts Related Concepts
form conflict
function freedom
causation government
connection economy
change employment
reflection civilizations
perspective history
responsibility discovery
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
link to previous unit for example
key concepts

8. STEP 1: CONCEPT MAP
Add details to your map with ideas and questions
Wednesday, 25 April 2012

9. STEP 1: CONCEPT MAP
Add details to your map with ideas and questions
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I know...
Wednesday, 25 April 2012

10. STEP 1: CONCEPT MAP
Add details to your map with ideas and questions
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on
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I know...
Wednesday, 25 April 2012

11. TASK: DEFINE PURPOSE
Share your concept map with your group
Add any ideas or questions
Discuss possible purpose statements
Brainstorm (use paper provided)
Use the guidelines to assess
Decide upon statement & write in journal
Wednesday, 25 April 2012

12. TASK: DEFINE PURPOSE
Write a statement that will guide your inquiry (like a
central idea)
The statement should:
connect to both the transdisciplinary theme & the
central idea
include concepts
have local (Hong Kong) & global relevance
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
leave up on screen as a reminder - but will be included on sheet