Smooth Transitions: Science Lessons Bridging PYP 5 to MYP 1

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Post published:31/05/2024
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Our PYP 5 students embarked on an enriching journey of scientific discovery during the transition lessons held in Science from May 22nd to May 24th.

“What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.” – Alfred Mercier

This is particularly the case in science lessons, where through hands-on activities and experiments, students delved into the major groups of nutrients, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet containing carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, and dietary fibers.

Beyond the textbook, students displayed their culinary prowess by cooking pasta, boiling eggs, and baking cookies, which they then used for food tests to confirm nutrient components in various foods, including fruit juice, oil, bread, tomato, and milk.

These hands-on experiences not only deepened their understanding of nutrition but also honed their scientific inquiry skills, preparing them for success in MYP Science and beyond; they also fostered communication, collaboration, and peer relationships. Culminating in a shared meal of their creations, these transition lessons provided students with a memorable and enriching experience as they prepare to embark on their journey into MYP 1.

Human systems and economic activities	The study of how and why people construct organizations and systems; the ways in which people connect locally and globally; the distribution of power and authority.
Social organization and culture	The study of people, communities, cultures and societies in the ways in which individuals, groups and societies interact with each other.
Continuity and change through time	The study of the relationships between people and events through time; the past, its influences on the present and its implications for the future; people who have shaped the future through their actions.
Human and natural environments	The study of the distinctive features that give a place its identity; how people adapt to and alter their environment; how people experience and represent place; the impact of natural disasters on people and the built environment.
Resources and the environment	The interaction between people and the environment; the study of how humans allocate and manage resources; the positive and negative effects of this management; the impact of scientific and technological developments on the environment.

Living things	The study of the characteristics, systems and behaviours of humans and other animals, and of plants; the interactions and relationships between and among them, and with their environment.
Earth and space	The study of planet Earth and its position in the universe, particularly its relationship with the sun; the natural phenomena and systems that shape the planet and the distinctive features that identify it; the infinite and finite resources of the planet.
Materials and matter	The study of the properties, behaviours and uses of materials, both natural and human-made; the origins of human-made materials and how they are manipulated to suit a purpose.
Forces and energy	The study of energy, its origins, storage and transfer, and the work it can do; the study of forces; the application of scientific understanding through inventions and machines. (IBO, 2009)

Smooth Transitions: Science Lessons Bridging PYP 5 to MYP 1

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