IB PYP Programme Visual Arts and unit of inquiry integration.
Transdiciplinary theme:
How we express ourselves
Inquiry Unit Central Idea:
The design of buildings and structures is dependent upon the environment and available materials.
Creative Process:
Students explore, develop and express their ideas using visual arts.
The Making of Children's Museum Papier Mache
Visual Arts Specific Expectations:
Students incorporate visual arts(2-D) and 3-D) into the PYP exhibition.
The PYP exhibition gives students ample opportunity to apply artistic skills and knowledge in formulating their project.
Inquiry Unit focus:
Identify and describe different shapes and how builders and architects work together to make a building.
Class activities:
Day 1
- Discussion of shapes to help understand the concept of form and function.
Day 2
- Sketch and designing of Children’s museum
- Use empty pact of cartons and other small boxes at home for the museum project.
Children's Museum Inquiry Unit Project
Task and inquiry periods
- Papier mache activity(to cover the entire appearance of museum with tissue paper – 3 sessions/periods
- Accomplishment and evaluation – 1 session/period
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