Our New Unit

"quick! the wolf needs an injection!"

what do I need?

"there's a long 'e' sound in tweet"
parakeets discussing phonics in large group time

gettin' wild in the Himalayan Mountains

Organising Theme: Sharing the planet

Central Idea: Animals need our care and respect

Key Concepts: Connection, Responsibility, Causation

Teacher Questions:

• What do animals need?
• How do people care for and respect different animals?
  
• Whay are animals important?

Already a great unit for this age group, the diamonds take their inquiry to another level once again with "Sharing the planet". We have already created a Himalayan Mountain habitat and Vet's Surgery in our classroom as requested by the students. We have also had many students' pets in our class such as birds, rabbits, turtles and dogs. The utmost respect has been shown to the animal guests, as students insist that they sit with us during large group time to "learn with us". Be sure to check back often to get updates on how this wonderful unit unfolds.