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Central Idea: Tools and technology help us complete tasks and solve…
Central Idea: Tools and technology help us complete tasks and solve problems
Lines of Inquiry
How we use tools every day: Recognising the everyday use of tools and technology in our lives. (Connection) (Impact)
Connection: Recognising the relationship between our daily lives and the tools and technologies we use.
Impact: Investigating the effects of tools and technology on our daily lives.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Tool Stations: Setting up stations where children can practise using everyday tools. Example: A station with kitchen tools like spoons, measuring cups, and whisks for pretend cooking.
• Tool Art: Creating art projects that depict the tools they use daily. Example: Drawing a picture of their morning routine, including tools like a toothbrush and hairbrush.
• Story Sharing: Sharing stories about how they use different tools at home. Example: A child shares a story about helping their parent cook and using a whisk to stir ingredients.
• Tool Observation: Observing and documenting the use of tools in their environment. Example: Children take a walk around the school and note the different tools they see being used by staff and classmates.
• Daily Tool Hunt: Organising a scavenger hunt to find and identify tools used in everyday life. Example: Finding items like a spoon, toothbrush, and pencil and discussing their uses.
How technology changes: Exploring the development and evolution of technology over time. (Change) (Problem-solving)
Change: Exploring how tools and technologies have evolved and continue to change.
Problem-solving: Understanding how tools help us solve everyday problems.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Old vs. New: Comparing old and new versions of the same technology. Example: Comparing an old typewriter with a modern computer and discussing the changes.
• Documentaries: Watching short, age-appropriate documentaries about the history of a particular technology. Example: A short video about the history of transportation, from horse-drawn carriages to cars.
• Field Trip: Visiting a museum or science centre with exhibits on technological advancements. Example: Visiting a science centre exhibit on the history of flight.
• Family Interviews: Interviewing family members about the tools and technologies they used when they were younger. Example: Children ask their grandparents about the types of toys and tools they used as children.
• Technology Timeline: Creating a timeline that shows the development of a particular technology. Example: A timeline showing the evolution of telephones from rotary phones to smartphones.
How tools help us: Understanding the various functions of tools and how they assist in completing tasks. (Function) (Innovation)
Function: Understanding the purpose and use of different tools and technologies.
Innovation: Exploring new tools and technologies and how they improve our lives.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Tool-Based Art Projects: Creating art using different tools like stamps, punches, and stencils. Example: Children use cookie cutters and paint to create patterns on paper.
• Guest Speaker: Inviting a handyman, carpenter, or technician to demonstrate how they use tools in their job. Example: A carpenter shows how to use a hammer and nails to build a small wooden structure.
• Tool Exploration Stations: Setting up different stations with various tools for children to explore. Example: A station with measuring tapes, rulers, and scales for children to measure objects.
• Tool Stories: Reading books and stories about tools and how they help people. Example: Reading "The Little Red Toolbox" and discussing the tools mentioned in the story.
• Role-Playing: Setting up a pretend workshop or construction site where children can role-play using tools. Example: Children use toy tools to "fix" things around the classroom.
Learner Profile (with examples)
• Thinker: Using tools and technology creatively to solve problems.
• Knowledgeable: Understanding the importance of tools and technology in our lives.
• Inquirer: Asking questions about how tools and technology work and exploring their uses.
Assessment Methods
• Innovation Projects: Children work on projects where they create or improve a simple tool. Teachers can assess their creativity, problem-solving skills, and understanding of tool functions. Example: A child uses cardboard and other materials to design a simple machine that helps move objects.
• Interactive Demonstrations: Children demonstrate how to use different tools and explain their purpose to the class. Teachers can assess their ability to communicate and apply their knowledge. Example: A child shows how to use a toy screwdriver to assemble a model and explains why the tool is important.
• Tool Journals: Children create a journal with drawings and descriptions of different tools and technologies they use or learn about. Teachers can assess their understanding of the function and impact of these tools. Example: A child draws a picture of a hammer and writes or dictates a few sentences about how it is used to build things.
Approaches to Learning
• Research Skills: Investigating different tools and technologies and understanding their development and uses.
• Communication Skills: Sharing knowledge and ideas about tools and technology through discussions, storytelling, and presentations.
• Thinking Skills: Thinking critically about how tools and technology solve problems and improve tasks.
Transdisciplinary Learning Subject Integration
• Language: Communicating about tools and technology through stories, discussions, and descriptions. Example: Reading books about different tools and technologies and discussing their uses.
• Art: Creating art projects that depict tools and technologies and their uses. Example: Drawing or crafting models of tools and discussing their functions.
• Science: Exploring the functions and uses of various tools and technologies. Example: Experimenting with simple machines like levers and pulleys to see how they work.