PYP 6 NEWS LETTERHOW THE WORLD WORKS 2013-2014

UOI
The first Transdisciplinary
Theme is How the World
Works. It isan inquiry into the
natural world and its laws; the
interaction between the natural
world (physical and biological)
and human societies; how
humans use their understanding
of scientific principles; the
impact of scientific and
technological advances on society and on the environment.
Central Idea
Human curiosity leads to the understanding that Earth is
part of the universe.
Lines of Inquiry
Systems and properties of the universe.
Earths conditions and characteristics which support the
existence of lives.
Technology which aids the study of the universe.

Concepts: Function, Connection, Form
Related Concepts:
Science: Properties, space, systems (solar), technology
advances, theory of origins, climate change.
Language: English procedural writing, reading for
understanding, skimming, note taking/making. Bahasa:
descriptive writing, facts and opinion, visual
presentation (comic) integrated with Visual Arts.

Transdisciplinary skills
Thinking skills
Analysis: find information and interesting facts about
planets and other space objects in our solar system (seeing
the relationships and connections) to show that Earth is
the best place for humans to live, seeing how Earths
position in the solar system can impact natural phenomena.
Application: students will apply their knowledge about
scientific methods to support their study during this unit.
Research skills (scientific research skills)
Formulating questions: create research questions before
they do background research for their scientific
experiment.
Observing: test their hypothesis by doing the experiment
and make an observation about the process of their
scientific experiment.
Recording data (note taking, note making): record the
data that is obtained from their experiment (English).
Organizing data (sorting and categorizing information):
organize data in the form of a chart, table or graphic
organizer.
Interpreting data: analyze the data obtained from the
experiment and draw conclusions.
Presenting research findings: using various media to
communicate the results of the experiment and
demonstrate the scientific experiment using a diorama and
3D models.

Learner Profiles and Attitudes
Inquirer (Curiosity, Independence)
Curiosity: Show curiosity by inquiring about Earth and
aspectsof the solar system.
Independence: conductresearch and scientific
experiments independently.
Thinker (Curiosity, Creativity)
Curiosity: doing the scientific experiment and make a
scientific report based on basic scientific principles.
Creativity: show creativity when finding alternatives
and solutions in the scientific experiment.

Summative assessment task(s):
Students choose one of the natural phenomena derived
from class discussions during the learning. Then, they need
to explain the natural phenomenon with a visual
presentation (diagram, models, IT based, etc.), they
produce a report explaining the impacts of the natural
phenomenon on life.
Summative Task Criteria:
Creates a clear analysis based on basic scientific
principles (revolution, rotation, gravity, magnetism,
forces, energy) about the chosen natural phenomenon.
Produces a creative, detailed presentation.
Explains the impact of natural phenomenon on life.
Includes a brief description of the associated
technology.

INFORMATION LITERACY
Differentiating print and electronic resources and using
both of them equally in learning will be the focus of this
unit lesson. Throughout the process students will be
asked to explore print and e-encyclopedias to understand
the differences and find out in what ways those
resources can be used equally as qualifiedresources.
Moreover students also learn the strategies to cope with
the difficulties when using these resources.



PYP 6 NEWS LETTERHOW THE WORLD WORKS 2013-2014

ARTS
In the first unit, PYP 6 students are going to learn about
creating music compositions. Students will learn to create
rhythm to accompany a music arrangement. They will work
in groups using different kinds of instruments to
collaborate rhythm and melody. At the end of the unit,
students will perform their compositions in front of their
peers.

MANDARIN
1
st
UOI- Making Phone Calls
Main Objectives:
Talking on the phone, answering the telephone, and making
a phone call.
Language Points:
Starting a telephone call, asking for and giving a phone
number, wrong numbers, leave messages, and making an
appointment.
Summative Task:
Students will have phonecall dialogues with a partner, and
the teacher will record the performance.
Final Outcomes:
Students are able to:
1. Understands the structure of a phone call
conversation.
2. Use the correct expressions for certain conditions.
3. Present a role play in front of the class fluently and
with confidence.

PE
During first term, PYP 6 students will complete two topics
simultaneously in PE lessons; movement to music and
gymnastics. In movement to music, PYP 6 will learn about
performing and creating freestyle movements using a
variety of sport equipment such as basketballs, hoops, flags
and ropes in small groups. In these lessons students will
also be focusing on moving safely while developing their
creativity, confidence, appreciation, cooperation and
independence. For gymnastics, they will learn how to make
sequences from basic skills such as rolling, cartwheesl,
balancing and springs.

RELIGION
Religion class will learn about
Catholic and Christian class : Devotion
Moslem class : Dzikir
Buddhist/Hindus class : Meditation
Students will focus on some kinds of devotion, the purpose
of devotion, and ways to do the devotion. During lessons,
they will do practical devotion to support their
understanding of devotion. For Hindu class, students will
also discuss about Gayatri Japa.

BAHASA INDONESIA
Dalam unit How the World Works para siswa akan
belajar:
Mengidentifikasi kalimat fakta dan kalimat opini
dalam suatu artikel di koran/majalah (MEMBACA).
Membaca dan memahami informasi tentang suatu
topik dan mencari kalimat deskriptif yang ada dalam
bacaan tersebut (MEMBACA).
Mempresentasikan kalimat deskripsi (BERBICARA).
Jenis jenis kata: Kata sifat, kata benda, kata kerja,
kata keterangan, dan kata bilangan. (KEBAHASAAN).
Menulis komik sains dan menginformasikan kepada
pembaca mengenai tata surya (MENULIS).

MATH
Students started the year reviewing grade 5 Math
materials for two weeks including place value and number
operations. This will be continued with exponents in this
unit of inquiry. The students will focus on ways to express
repeated multiplication, roots as inverse functions of
exponents and the implementation of exponents and roots.
Students will also continue to learn calculations of
fractions to process information and solve daily problems.
It is expected that students are able to do multiplication
and division of fractions.

ENGLISH
In this unit students will gain understanding and correct
spelling of TT vocabulary. They will begin to study in detail
novels using Literature Circles roles and tasks in small
groups. They will improve their reading, listening, thinking
and writing skills using short readers that relate to their
TT. The main writing practice will focus on descriptive
writing. Students will practice reading and listening skills at
home with A-Z Readers and their online RAZ-KIDS
accounts.

Important Dates
Jogya survey (July 25
th
27
th
)
IdulFitri Holiday (August 5
th
15
th
)
Parents meeting (August 19
th
)
Fortnight assembly ( August 21
st
)
3 way conference (August 29
th
30
th
)
SIG starts ( September 2
nd
)

PYP 6 NEWS LETTERHOW THE WORLD WORKS 2013-2014