EAST COAST CAMPUS

PYP Year 5
Unit of Inquiry (UoI) 1 Newsletter

Function
Understand that
everything has a
purpose, a role, or a way
of behaving that can be
investigated.

Who We Are
Central Idea: Our well being depends upon a balanced
Connection
lifestyle. Understand that the
universe is a collection
During this unit, students will explore the different human body systems and their of systems made of
functions. They will inquire on the interconnectedness of body systems within us. individual parts that
work with and affect
They will then reflect on their personal lifestyles and evaluate the different activities, each other.
practices and choices that they make on a day-to-day basis. They will also find out
what are the possible impact of these activities, practices and choices on their health
and on the health of others. It is hoped that at the end of this unit, students will
take up the responsibility in taking care of their own body and in promoting and
advocating for a healthier lifestyle within themselves, their own families and in their
community. 


1 2 3 Responsibility
Understand that people
make choices based on
their understanding and
LINE OF INQUIRY LINE OF INQUIRY LINE OF INQUIRY the actions they take as
a result, do make a
The human body The impact of our Our responsibility in
difference.
systems choices on ourselves caring for body
and others

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Learning Outcomes for

Different Subject Areas
English Language
In English, we will:
‣ Participate appropriately as listener and speaker, in
discussions, conversations and group presentations
‣ Generate, develop and modify ideas and opinions
through discussion
‣ Listen and respond appropriately to instructions,
questions and explanations
‣ Show open-minded attitudes when listening to other
points of view ‣ Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice
‣ Paraphrase and summarise when communicating orally versa in real-life situations
‣ Apply knowledge of presentation techniques in original ‣ Simplify fractions using manipulative
and innovative ways; explain their own ideas for ‣ Simplify fractions in mental and written form
achieving desired effects ‣ Simplify fractions in computation answers
‣ Navigate the internet in response to verbal and visual ‣ Model decimal fractions to thousandths or beyond
prompts with confidence and familiarity; use ‣ read, write, compare and order decimal fractions to
technology to prepare their own presentations thousandths and beyond
‣ Consistently and confidently use a range of resources ‣ Model addition, subtraction, multiplication and
to find information and support their inquiries division of fractions and decimals
‣ Use the internet responsibly and knowledgeably, ‣ Select and use an appropriate sequence of operations
appreciating its uses and limitations to solve word problems
‣ locate, organise and synthesise information from a ‣ Use strategies to evaluate the reasonableness of
variety of sources including the library/ media centre, answers
the internet, people in the school, family, the ‣ Use mental and written strategies for adding,
immediate community or the global community subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and
‣ Write independently and with confidence, showing the decimals in real-life situations
development of their own voice and style
‣ Use appropriate paragraphing to organise ideas
‣ Use a dictionary, thesaurus, spellchecker confidently “Love yourself enough to
and effectively to check accuracy, broaden vocabulary
and enrich their writing live a healthy lifestyle.”
Mathematics Science
In Mathematics, we will: For this unit of inquiry, Science concepts will also be
‣ Model numbers to millions or beyond using the base
explored. We will:
10 place value system ‣ Recognise that living things, including humans need
‣ Read, write, compare and order whole numbers up to
certain resources to live and grow
millions or beyond ‣ Identify the major food groups and be aware of the
‣ Use whole numbers up to millions or beyond in real-
role they play in human development
life situations ‣ Identify the different body systems and recognise their
‣ Model integers in appropriate contexts
function
‣ Read and write integers in appropriate contexts ‣ Understand that it is our own responsibility to take
‣ Use integers in real-life situations
care of our body
‣ Understand exponents as repeated multiplication
‣ Understand the inverse relationship between
The following Science skills will be needed:
exponents and roots ‣ Observe carefully in order to gather data
‣ Model exponents and square roots ‣ Use scientific vocabulary to explain their observations
‣ Read and write exponents and square roots
and experiences
‣ Model improper fractions and mixed numbers ‣ Interpret and evaluate data gathered in order to draw
‣ Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice
conclusions
versa

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Visual Arts
In VA class, we will:
‣ Reflect throughout the creative process to
challenge their thinking and enact new
and unusual possibilities relating to
benefits of physical activity on our mental
and physical health
‣ Develop an awareness of their personal
preferences
‣ Develop an awareness of the benefits of
creative expression on well-being

The Lion, the Witch, and the

Wardrobe (The Chronicles of
Narnia) by C.S. Lewis
They opened a door and entered a world--
Narnia--the land beyond the wardrobe, the
secret country known only to Peter, Susan,
Edmund, and Lucy - discovering the magic
world beyond.
Recommended books
from the Library
Island of the Blue
Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
Stuart Little by E.B. White In the Pacific, there is an island that
looks like a big fish sunning itself in
Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. the sea. Around it, blue dolphins
Born to a family of humans, he lives in swim, otters play, and sea elephants
New York City with his parents, his and sea birds abound. And when they left and sailed to
older brother George, and Snowbell the east, one young girl was left behind.
the cat. Stuart's greatest adventure
comes when his best friend, a beautiful
little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest.
Cooking Club Chaos! By
Veera Hiranandani
James and the Giant Peach
When Phoebe realises
by Roald Dahl that her best friend Sage
has been eating the same
When James accidentally drops some
lunch in school every day,
magic crystals by the old peach tree,
strange things start to happen. The she steps in to help. She
peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before decides to organise a cooking club so
long it's as big as a house. When James discovers a secret that Sage can find out about the several
entranceway into the fruit and crawls inside, he meets types of food. Will Phoebe’s plan work for
wonderful new friends. Sage?

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Vocabulary Words:
Circulatory
Digestive
Endocrine
Excretory
Integumentary
Lymphatic
Immune
Muscular
Nervous
Reproductive
Respiratory
Skeletal
Organ Systems
Oxygen
Nutrients
Enzymes
Intestines
Hormones
Adrenaline
Carbon dioxide
Healthy
Lifestyle
Responsibility
Connection
Function
Exercise
Well-being
Carbohydrates
Protein
Food Pyramid
Vegetables
Calories
Nutritionist
Dairy

WHAT CAN BE DONE AT HOME?

Parents may engage in discussions with their child about healthy
lifestyle and collaborate with him in creating a plan to improve his
well being and the well being of everyone at home.

Parents may spend some time on a specific day of the week to

implement at least 1 action plan of their child. For example, if his
plan is to eat healthy, to plan with him a healthy menu or prepare a
healthy meal together.

Parents, please share positive changes that happen at home as a

result of his learning about this unit. :)
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