Sources of Information

On Friday we looked closely at what sources of information were. This will be important as they gather information in the next few weeks relating to Cambodia's history and what artifacts tell us about the past. We watched this clip that explained primary and secondary sources of information were and had some fantastic class discussion.

We also discovered that not all sources of information are completely reliable and had a lesson in this when we watched a BBC clip on flying penguins.


Just when the class were convinced that penguins could fly, we looked at this clip! It really got the children thinking about how not everything they see on the internet is true...even when it is from a supposedly 'reliable' source. It also further sparked their interest in green screening, which we are
currently working on during our IT sessions.

Unit Vocabulary

We have been busy unpacking the meaning of some of the tricky scientific language in our current unit. Here we are collaborating and matching words with their definitions. We then came up with our own definitions, and displayed them using google slides.

Report Writing

We are currently looking at how to structure a written report. In reading today we looked at some cut up cards that contained clues about how archaeologists work. We grouped these under subheadings and classified the information we read. Tomorrow we will use the information to write a report.

Guest Speaker

Today we were thrilled to welcome Thida to talk to our grade. Thida attended ISPP as a student and currently works for ISPP as the Alumni coordinator. She is responsible for archiving all old records and evidence of the school's history. We learned that this can be done through many sources; video footage, written transcripts (magazines, letters, etc.), photographs, and artifacts.

It was fantastic to find out how the school had changed over time and reflect on which elements had remained the same.

Personal Artifacts

We have enjoyed sharing our personal artifacts with the class this week. Children brought in a personal item that has been with them or their family for a long time.

Along with the artifact, they wrote a detailed description of the item telling us how old it was,who it belonged to, and what makes it so special. Children reflected on what artifacts can tell us about our families, heritage, religious beliefs, or interests.

Green Screening

We are currently learning how to use the green screening app. Today we worked in small groups learning how to use the tools effectively. Next week we will integrate our learning into our current unit of Inquiry and demonstrate 'change over time' through a green screen presentation. It was great fun!

The Amazing Race

The student council ran an 'Amazing Race' for the elementary students last week. Children collected their first clue after lunch eating, then raced around campus solving clues and completing tasks. It was great fun. Thanks Student Council for your fabulous organisation!