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HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES

An inquiry into the way in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs
and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of
the aesthetic.

GRADE 2 UNIT OF INQUIRY OVERVIEW

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Expression through celebration

This unit is focused on celebrations.

CENTRAL IDEA
Different cultures express their beliefs and values through celebrations.

LINES OF INQUIRY UNDERSTANDINGS

During this unit, the students will inquire into:
 How and why people celebrate.
 What we communicate through celebrations.
 How celebrations are expressed throughout
the world.
 Students will know how and why people
celebrate.
 Students will understand the values and beliefs
communicated through celebrations.
 Students will explore the similarities and
differences between celebrations from around
the world.

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..HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
An inquiry into the way in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs
and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of
the aesthetic.

KEY CONCEPTS FOCUS SUBJECTS

FORM: Celebrations have features or elements that This unit will be integrated across the
can be observed, identified, described and categorized.
curriculum, but most specifically in
FUNCTION: Every celebration or festival has a purpose
English and Social Sciences.
that can be investigated.
PERSPECTIVE: Different cultures and groups celebrate
in unique ways

RELATED CONCEPTS
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Concepts that are related to our unit:

 Beliefs
 Values
 Culture LEARNER PROFILES
What attributes do we want pupils to
exemplify?

 Open-minded – We appreciate the

values and beliefs communicated by
celebrations - held within our own
and other cultures or groups.
 Communicator – Through
celebrations, we express our beliefs
and values confidently and
creatively.
 Well-Balanced – We understand
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how celebrations form part of a
well-balanced culture that leads to
well-being for ourselves and others.

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..HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
An inquiry into the way in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs
and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of
the aesthetic.

APPROACHES TO LEARNING
What transdisciplinary skills will pupils acquire and practice during the unit?
HOW CAN YOU HELP
AT HOME?  Communication Skills

The student will work creatively to design, prepare and present all the
To deepen your child’s elements of a celebration, of their choice, to the learning community.
understanding of their
inquiry, you can:
- Help your child to
make connections
between the theory
we learn in class and
the real world, by
discussing their
learning and asking
the suggested weekly
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- Discuss the form  Social Skills

(what is it like) and
Personal behavior: always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts
function (what is the
of others
purpose) of the
celebrations your
family participates in.
- Help your child to
reflect on their ability
to listen to, share with
and support the effort
of others.
- Enjoy this Unit on
celebrations with us as
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we enter the Festive
Season. Discuss your
perspective with your
child.

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