Pro D January 29th: How to use PBL with the BC Revised Curriculum for Gr 4/5 students.

1. Project Based Learning
and the Revised
Curriculum
January 29th, 2016
Focus Day
Ann Kirkhope
Leanne Kemp
(Grade 4/5)

2. New
curriculum
areas being
covered
through
this project
Social Studies Grade 5 Big
Ideas

3. New
curriculum
areas being
covered
through
this project
Science Grade 4 Big Ideas

4. New
curriculum
areas being
covered
through
this project
Social Studies Grade 4 Big
Ideas

5. How To Build Your Own Country
 Stake identity
 Name of Country
 Flag
 Motto
 Laws (after
Biomes)

6. Revised Curriculum

7. Government/Election
 Different types of government
 Canadian government and election
 Research different parties

8. 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)

9. BIOME
- Introduce NatGeo
Special Biome Project
- Project and Rubric
are in hand-out

10. Mini Lesson – Biotic/Abiotic

11. Mini Lesson- Adaptations
Blubber lesson

12. Presentation Examples

14. 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

15. 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 _________________

16. 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

28. • Residential Schools
• Government tie in
• Immigration
Image: Roy Henry Vicker
Next Steps:

29. Integrated Studies –Simple
Machines

33. Mini Lessons for Background
Knowledge
- Forces
- Lever
- Wedge
- Inclined plane
- Screw
- Pulley
- Wheel and Axle

34. Mini Lesson- Nail vs Screw

35. Introduce
Inquiry
Project on
Roller
Coasters

36. Roller Coaster Project
 Integrate LA, Art, Science and Core
Curriculum
 Mini lessons throughout
 Group and Self Evaluation
 Finished Projects

38. Ann Kirkhope
akirkhope@sd43.bc.ca
Leanne Kemp
lkemp@sd43.bc.ca
@leannekemp44