Our IB Unit for November- "Symbols of the World"
Theme: How we express ourselves
An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs, and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic
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Central Idea: Symbols represent a country's culture,
ideas and beliefs
Key concepts: Connection, prespective, reflection
Inquiry Into: Definition of a symbol
Identifiction of cultural symbols
Meanings of national symbols
Ways to Help Support the Unit at Home
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Needed Materials:
postcards or photos of US symbols
symbols artifacts 9statues, replicas,etc)
Summative Assessment - in the classroom
Students will creativly depict an American Symbol of their choice. The students will present three facts about the symbol.