Fourth Grade International Fair - FAQs - Part 1
What is the International Fair?
The International Fair is a celebration of learning around these guiding questions:
- How do our shared resources connect us to the global community?
- In this interconnected world, how are people, communities and corporations using their power for good?
- How can we recognize and celebrate the collective power of people making a positive impact in our world?
- What does it mean to use my power for good?
Why do we have an International Fair for fourth grade?
The International Fair provides a platform for our students to become experts on topics of interest and to communicate their learning to an audience. In addition to the project share, students will do a short performance for the parents on April 14th, 9:00 a.m. in the gym.
When is the International Fair?
April 14th
Who will visit the fair?
Parents and friends
LS students and teachers
OES Community.
How do students choose topics?
Each student will choose a topic of interest to explore through the lens of water; the topic could be something we've been studying this year that the student wants to investigate further, or a topic that the student has been interested in for some time. Teachers will assist students in going beyond fact-finding by asking questions about their topics that encourage them to think creatively, find connections, and share/advocate/discover applications for the wider community.
When do students begin work on their projects? What will they do at home?
We have started brainstorming with the students this week (February 16-19) about possible topics. Next week, we will begin to finalize topics and explore questions and wonderings. Most of the work will be done at school.
Thanks for this information, Chris. Quick question: will our child be brainstorming possible topics throughout the week? If so, as we talk with our child at home, are there any parameters we should be aware of?
ReplyDeleteFor instance, I notice that last week’s presentations focus exclusively on clean vs. dirty water and water technology. But can the kids focus on aspects of water that have nothing to do with this, e.g., water’s cultural importance or its biological properties? Can a child focus on the importance of water in Indian culture? Or the importance of frozen water during the winter to maintain a steady water supply during the summer? Or why there are waves in the ocean and/or surf culture? Etc.
Best, William
William, excellent question. Our water topics are very open. All of those suggestions and many more. Such as, waters role in industry and technology, owning water, water as a human right, water pollution by industry/farming/cities/etc., plastics in the ocean, as well as explorations into what solutions people are creating to help solve the many water related problems. The topic is wide open.
ReplyDeleteRight now, at home, I would suggest talking with your child about the water issues they are reading about. Ask them questions, bring up other water topics you are interested in, share with each other your questions, concerns, and hopes for our water future!
Thanks again William for the comment and the question!
Thanks for the additional information!
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