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5 th Grade PYP Exhibition Parent Workshop Ada Merritt K-8 Center September 29, 2010

5 th Grade PYP Exhibition Parent Workshop Ada Merritt K-8 Center September 29, 2010. PYP Exhibition. The PYP exhibition has a number of key purposes:

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5 th Grade PYP Exhibition Parent Workshop Ada Merritt K-8 Center September 29, 2010

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  1. 5th Grade PYP ExhibitionParent WorkshopAda Merritt K-8 CenterSeptember 29, 2010

  2. PYP Exhibition The PYP exhibition has a number of key purposes: • To engage students in a long term inquiry project that connect them in “identifying, investigating and offering solutions to real life issues or problems” • To provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning • To demonstrate how students can take action as a result of their learning • To celebrate the transition of learners from elementary to middle school

  3. What It Isn’t… • Not a Science Fair project • Not adult-directed • Not a “free for all”

  4. Who Are the Participants? 5th Grade Students

  5. 2010-2011PYP Exhibition Theme: How we express ourselves The exhibition has FOUR components: The Research/Written Report The Visual Display The Oral Presentation/Technology The Action Component

  6. What’s the Project Timeline? • October/December • Select Exhibition issues • Write Central Idea • Establish work groups • Begin research • January/February • Gather all resources • Keep collecting data • Set up mentors • Identify community support • March/April • Complete research • Begin taking Action • Create Visual Display May Exhibit in Place/Rehearsals PYP Exhibition May 25 and 26, 2011

  7. How can you support the Exhibition ? • Provide opportunities for your child to meet with his/her group outside the school setting • Help your child to locate experts in the community that can support or extend their study • Serve as a mentor – volunteer to video tape, assist with rehearsals and help with the revision and editing of the project • Join us on May 25 and 26, 2011 to celebrate the learning of our world-class fifth grade students!

  8. Ada Merritt K-8 CenterInternational Baccalaureate OrganizationPrimary Years ProgrammeFifth Grade Exhibition

  9. Questions & Comments

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