Check out what your children will be learning through the IPC this year.
MP1
Prepa
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1st grade
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Who am I
The magic toymaker
Seeing the light
Buildings
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We are what we eat
Let’s celebrate
Time Detectives
Our World
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1.Who am I:
The big idea
‘Ourselves’ is a wonderful theme at any age, but with children of 5-7 it is especially exciting because they are at a stage in their lives when they are just beginning to feel
‘grown up’ as they learn important adult skills such as reading, writing and mathematics. They are also finding out the skills they need to be part of a group and are moving away
from the self-centred picture of themselves that dominates the first few years of their life to a realisation that their ‘self’ is not just about them but is also defined by their
relationships with others. Above all, we should celebrate our differences whilst seeing our similarities to our group members. So, we are individuals as well as important members of a wider community.
‘grown up’ as they learn important adult skills such as reading, writing and mathematics. They are also finding out the skills they need to be part of a group and are moving away
from the self-centred picture of themselves that dominates the first few years of their life to a realisation that their ‘self’ is not just about them but is also defined by their
relationships with others. Above all, we should celebrate our differences whilst seeing our similarities to our group members. So, we are individuals as well as important members of a wider community.
The big idea
Toys come in many shapes and sizes. But all are designed for us to have fun with, to learn new skills and to exercise our bodies and our imagination.
3.Seeing the light
The big idea
If there was no light, there would be no life on our planet. Light helps plants to grow, it warms the planet, and it allows us to see all the wonders around us.
4.Buildings
The big idea
There are structures around us all the time, some of which we barely notice. What are they made from? What is their purpose? What do you notice about their shapes? What can be done to make them stronger? Through this unit you will become builders and discover secrets to holding up bridges and skyscrapers.
The big idea
Food plays a vital role in history and culture throughout the world because food is essential to life. By learning about the different types and amounts of food our bodies need, we can plan healthier diets and enjoy longer lives.
6.Let's Celebrate
The big idea
Celebrations are an important part of human life. They are one of the things that make us uniquely human. All peoples and cultures, from every part of the world, take part in and hold celebrations to mark special events and special times in someone’s life.
7.Time Detectives
The big idea
Would you like to be a detective? A time detective who goes in search of evidence from the past? Evidence that tells you where people lived, what people did and what happened to them? Detectives need clues – our clues are going to be old objects and treasures from the past.
MP2
2nd Grade
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3rd Grade
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Scavengers and settlers
Chocolate
Saving the World
Time and Place Earth and Space
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Temples,Tombs and Treasures
Different places, similar lives
Shaping up
Gateways to the World
Fashion
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1.Scavengers and Settlers
The big idea
Humans are special. Unlike other animals, we can adapt and learn new skills in order to survive, which is exactly what our ancestors did in the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages.
2.Chocolate
The big idea
Wouldn’t it be amazing if chocolate grew on trees? Well, it does! Wouldn’t it be amazing if I said we were going to make some chocolate? Well, we are! And we’re going to discover even more amazing things about chocolate…
3.Saving the World
The big idea
Rainforests once covered 20% of our world’s surface. Now they cover only 5%. Every second, an area of the rainforest the size of a football field is being destroyed. Some scientists believe that, if we lose our rainforests, we might put our whole planet at risk. What will we do to help save the rainforest?
The big idea
We know that when we look up at our sky on a clear day we will see the Sun. We know the Sun gives us light to heat the Earth and help things grow but what does the Sun have to do with our time? Time to find out!
5.Temples,Tombs and Treasures
The big idea
The people who helped create the first great civilisations were not unlike you and me. Today we can learn a lot about these people and their way of life through the things they left behind – from everyday objects to magnificent and rare treasures.
6.Different places similar lives
The big idea
People lead different lives. Even people in the same country, the same town or the same street can have different lifestyles. But they can have things in common, too – they can both like the same food or football team! We are going to find out about things that make us different and things that make us the same.
7.Shaping Up
The big idea
Your body is the most valuable thing you will ever own. It’s your job to keep your body fit and healthy because it has to last you a lifetime! We are going to find out how best you can do that.
8.Gateways to the World
The big idea
Everyday millions of people take to the skies, making journeys in airplanes. Air travel helps to connect people around the world.
9.Fashion
The big idea
From the clothes that we wear to the groups that we belong to, fashion is about how we want others to view us and think about us. It’s also about our tastes – the things that we like and we don’t like. For some, fashion is about being popular, for others it is keeping
up-to-date with the latest fads and crazes. Some people use fashion to fit in, whilst others use it to prove that they are different. By learning about fashion, we are learning about people and society, and the things that influence how we, as groups and individuals, present ourselves – to our friends, family and communities.
up-to-date with the latest fads and crazes. Some people use fashion to fit in, whilst others use it to prove that they are different. By learning about fashion, we are learning about people and society, and the things that influence how we, as groups and individuals, present ourselves – to our friends, family and communities.
MP3
4th Grade
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5th Grade
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Go with the flow
Black Gold ?
Myths and legends
Space Explorers
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Here & Now, There & Then
The Great, The Bold & The Brave
Moving People
Building a village
Drug Education
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1.Go with the flow
The big idea
The world’s rivers are our most precious resource. This unit studies the impact of the world’s rivers on people and landscapes in the past, present and future.
2.Black Gold ?
The big idea
Oil is essential to our daily lives. It gives us many thousands of different products, most of which we have all come to rely on. But what might happen when the oil runs out?
3.Myths and Legends
The big idea
In this unit the children are going to learn about myths and legends from around the world. They will look at myths from the host and home countries and think about why people used such stories to reflect on life at the time.
4.Space Explorers
The big idea
We know that when we look up at our sky we will see the Sun, the Moon and the stars. We take them for granted. But why are they there? What do they do? How do they affect the Earth? Astronomy, like all sciences, is about asking questions. By becoming space
explorers, we can find out more about our solar system and the deeper mysteries of the universe.
explorers, we can find out more about our solar system and the deeper mysteries of the universe.
5.Here & Now, There & Then
The big idea
Some of you are lucky enough to have had the chance to live in more than one country. You can talk about your ‘host country’ and ‘home country’. You will have learned so much from this experience – let’s find out what you know and what more there is to learn…
6.The Great, The Bold and The Brave
The big idea
The history of western civilisation begins with the Greeks and the Romans. Their expanding empires helped to spread ideas about architecture, food, entertainment, literature, science, medicine and politics across the globe. As their empires ended, other cultures rose to prominence, absorbing and passing on their own ideas and cultures – creating the world we know today.
7.Moving People
The big idea
Sometimes people choose to move, sometimes this movement is forced upon them. Both can have an impact on the societies and places that they leave behind, and those that they join at their journey’s end.
8.Building a Village
The big idea
Is this neighbourhood a good place to live – what do you think? Have you ever wondered why people in the past chose to live here? Together, we are going to find out about the places where people live. We’ll be looking at different countries as well as different times in history and different societies.
9.Drug Education
The big idea
The use of drugs is a controversial topic. All drugs, legal and illegal, affect how the mind and body works and there are risks associated with them.
