Central Idea:
People have different roles in the communities to which they belong.
Key concepts:
form, function, responsibility
Related concepts:
communities, roles, interaction, action
Lines of inquiry:
Various communities we belong to Roles of people who are part of our communities How people take action in the community
Learning experiences:-
Working as part of a community in Art room – different roles and responsibilities.
Collaborative art piece. 3 groups of 7 or 8 to create a ‘community’ ,perhaps collage Peak School , Matilda, Fire Station, Police Station. Cut out fabric shapes to use as clothes . Children to talk about their community.
People have different roles in the community - Tidying, selecting materials. correct use of materials. looking after equipment
Concentric circles ( Painting ) – collaborative art
'Our Homes' - Creating 'homes' in Hong Kong individual and as part of a class display - pattern detail - using watercolour paint, wax resist.
Buildings - collage of watercolour / wax resist
City of shapes - Linked to Maths 'Shape'
Mixed media collage - 'Our School community' - getting to know our staff - creating a collage of a chosen member of staff.