Commotion in the Ocean!

Let's take a dive under the sea!
Term 3 we have been learning all about under the sea. It has been such an exciting topic for Grade 1/2's as we have had the chance to create touch and feel displays, visit the Melbourne Aquarium, looks more closely at our pet Hermit Crab, and of course research the many wonderful and interesting things that under the sea holds. 

 This Term we are assessing Inquiry a little differently. We have created a matrix that students use as the basis of their Inquiry. Each lesson, students are able to choose a task from the matrix and take the necessary steps in completing that task. Each of the tasks are only to be completed once. The matrix includes a wide range of activities such as drama, art, writing, researching, performing and presenting. As we all have different learning styles and ability levels, this way of teaching allows for a more personalised approach whereby students are in charge of their own learning.
Inquiry Matrix

Research has shown that this independent choice and responsibility boost students self confidence, interest and over all understanding. 

So what is Inquiry-based learning?
Effective inquiry is more than just asking questions. Inquiry-based learning is a complex process where students formulate questions, investigate to find answers, build new understanding, meanings and knowledge, and then communicate their learning to others.


So put on your wetsuit and take a dive into the magical world that lies beneath the water surface!




Resources


Magic School Bus


Pollution

Great Barrier Reef


Oceans

Sea Creatures
Other resources










6 comments:

  1. Miss Palankay4 August 2014 at 20:29

    Georgina and I are doing a news report all about under the sea. We are finding pictures of creatures to add to our report. We think their is about 1000 different sea creatures that live under the sea.
    From Grace N :)

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  2. Miss Palankay4 August 2014 at 20:30

    I really like the new way we do Inquiry. We get to choose what activities we do!
    From Claudia R

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  3. Miss Palankay4 August 2014 at 20:31

    I find it very fun to do the different activities from the matrix instead of just doing an animal report. We get to choose more activities to do instead of just one report and their are all sorts of activities like art, news report, poster, movie etc.
    From Isabella P

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  4. Miss Palankay4 August 2014 at 20:32

    I really like the new way in Inquiry because you can choose different activities. I am doing a news report with Xavier.
    From Thomas C

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  5. Miss Palankay4 August 2014 at 20:33

    I liked how we got to go to the Melbourne Aquarium for our topic. It has made it easier for me to do my work because I know so many facts.
    From Georgia W

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  6. Anonymous20 May 2015 at 17:49

    I loved our topic commotion in the ocean it was so much fun doing all the art activities and most of all going to the aquarium.

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