Unit of Inquiry: Celebrations Express Traditions of a Culture.
International perspective: A driving force behind the PYP is the philosophy of international mindedness. The IB’s mission statement strives to nurture young people who recognize that they are global citizens and who are motivated to make changes to and in the world. Along this idea, the new U.O.I. for Grade 1 discusses the celebrations that occur in November and December. The children are learning about: Diwali, Christmas, Ramadan, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Posada. Teacher Questions: What is a culture? What is a tradition? What are some important holidays that people celebrate in November and…read more