Blog 16^th Jan – 31^st Jan

UOI

Continuing with the unit on Landforms, students inquired about 4R’s and the use of different coloured bins for disposal of garbage from a book they read. This was followed by a reflection on their learning using the ‘I used to think’ – visual thinking routine.

During language integration, students engaged in a picture interpretation activity where they compared two given pictures and described them using adjectives.

A visual presentation aided the understanding of the concept of mining and its impact on landforms. Later, class discussion and research helped them to answer questions related to the topic.

Students created posters and participated in a take and talk activity which helped them to express their understanding about the impact of human activities on the planet Earth.

The unit concluded with a summative assessment to mark the reflection of their understanding thus paving the way for introduction of a new unit on ‘Materials’.

Transdisciplinary theme – How the world works

Central Idea – Properties of materials determine their uses and can change their state.

Key Concepts that will drive this unit have been identified as form, function and change.

Students have begun to inquire into

• Properties of materials
• Uses of materials
• How materials can change

Students were tuned into the unit where they observed the work station that displayed various objects made with different materials .

Math

Students revisited the concept of pictographs. They created the pictographs independently by choosing the data they wanted to represent.

Students were initiated into the concept of measurement using non-standard units. They measured various objects around them using wooden blocks, hand span, pencil lengths etc. Later, a visual presentation helped them understand the need to have standard measurement tools like rulers and measuring tapes. A sorting activity aided in understanding the concept of length and height.

English

Students attempted a group activity on adjectives, wherein they discussed how their classroom feels, sounds or looks.

A formative assessment pointed their understanding on adjectives.

Knowledge of spellings was assessed with a spell bee.

Hindi

Recap of matraas was done with an activity in which students were encouraged to choose a letter and speak or write a word with it. To enhance their speaking skills, students recited a poem based on cleanliness and colour coded the ‘U’ matraa words. To enhance reading and writing skills students read the text, ‘Pathshala Ki Seekh’ and wrote ‘A’ maatraa words with the same.

ICT

This week for ICT lessons, students revisited and discussed the essential agreements. Theywere introduced to basic coding skills. They also learned to use loop and function using an iPad app and Hour of Code.

Dance 

Dance lessons focused on body isolations using repetitive steps. Balance and coordination were introduced  with the understanding of musicality ( how dancers hear, interpret and dance to music). Students practiced large isolated steps using hand and leg movement. 

Students learned a new dance routine on the song, ‘Better when I am Dancing’.

Art

Students observed visuals of landscapes that used designs and patterns in their composition. They then sketched layouts of the landscapes.

Music

Class discussions enabled students to understand the difference between rhythmic and melodic instruments by identifying them. They were then able to identify and name instruments.

They learned a new song called “What a wonderful world “.

Social Emotional learning (SEL)

 Students of Grade 1 revisited the previous aspect of social emotional learning with focus on kindness. The activity started with a visual presentation and the students later displayed their understanding by sharing their personal experiences with their peers. Students were given a situation and they shared do’s and don’ts for that situation.

PE & Skating

Students developed their basic motor skills with the help of different lead-up activities and recreational games, which included jumping, running and hopping. Students have begun to learn new skills in Basketball like passing and ball handling drills.

Skating lessons were focused on walking, balancing, and speeding on the skates.

 Library

Upon their return from the winter break, students were given a choice to select two genres of books to read. An opportunity to explore new sections of the library was also afforded.