Our first IPC unit is a science based unit called Super Humans. The theme for this unit - the human body - is a fascinating and complex topic for children. I am sure we will learn a lot and have fun!
The big idea
Your body is a bundle of bones, muscles, senses and nerves all connected together to make you a human. But how do these parts of the body work with the brain? Let's find out!
In science, we'll be finding out:
- What the main external parts of the body are called
- What the five human senses are
- How we can see, hear, smell, taste and touch
- How the brain connects to other body parts
- How to eat healthily and get enough exercise
- How and why we use medicines
- Why body hygiene is important
In Technology, we'll be finding out:
- How to plan and prepare a healthy meal
To kick off our unit we will visit the human body exhibition at the Children's museum - De wereld van kina - on Monday 29th October. De Wereld van Kina is in walking distance to the school, by the St Pieter's abbey. The aim of the Entry point is to trigger children's interest in our new topic. Following our visit we will do our Knowledge Harvest where we will see what children already know about the human body, and also what they would like to find out!
If you have any books or material at home that would support this unit, please feel free to bring them into class!
I am sure it will be a fun unit!
NB: After completely losing my voice last week, I am on the road to recovery. I look forward to being back in class next week!