T. Ted’s Blog

Samurai Presentation

After creating their own Samurai students joined together to create a presentation that outlined the importance of the Samurai to Japanese history. Have a look at the slide show to see the presentation.

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Demo Day - May 2008

Great job by 4A and 4B.

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Introduction to Japan

We begin our unit on Japan with a short Multimedia presentation (Osaka). The presentation covered key aspects of Japan: culture, government, tourist sites, economy, geography, history, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. During the DVD presentation students had to take notes and afterwards answer questions on what they learned about Japan.

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China Poster Presentation

The students created a poster that illustrated the key facts of China: culture, government, maps, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. Once complete they had to present it through a role play, game, song, etc. Such projects are an excellent way of developing public speaking and interpersonal skills along with expanding ones knowledge of the world. This presentation was very well done. Have a look at the Blogroll to see the photos.

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Introduction to China

We begin our unit on China with a short Multimedia presentation. The presentation covered key aspects of China: culture, government, tourist sites, economy, geography, history, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. During the DVD presentation students had to take notes and afterwards answer questions on what they learned about China.

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Taj Mahal Model

The students created a model of the Taj Mahal. When completed they had to discuss its history, development, and importance to India tourism through a role play, game, song, etc. Such projects are an excellent way of developing public speaking and interpersonal skills along with expanding ones knowledge of the world. This presentation again was very well done. See the Blogroll for the pictures.

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Current Events

Students are encouraged to read the newspaper and present their stories to the class in their own words. This is an excellent way to develop public speaking and reading comprehension skills, and to promote an understanding of world events.

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EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLR’s) - Effective Communicators

Grade 4 completed a poster on the key aspects for Effective Communication. A presentation followed allowing the students to illustrate (e.g. role play, song, games, etc.) such methods (see below). Excellent effort by all! Check out the Language Blogroll to see the photos.

Effective Communicators

1. Be able to speak and write confidently & clearly in English.

2. Use your voice & body to express your thoughts & ideas clearly.

3. Let everyone know what you need & want in a respectful, kind & caring way.

4. Always practice listening & reading to help you learn and remember new things.

5. Understand & use new technologies as a learning tool.

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Philippines DVD

The students created a travel DVD about the Philippines. They had to use their notes and the Internet to illustrate key points (culture, government, maps, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken) about the Philippines.

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Super Achievers Awards - February 2008

This month Grade 4B received many Super Achiever awards for outstanding work. Congratulations to all.

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Pak Kret Pottery Field Trip

The students of Grade 4 were treated a real display of Thai culture with a field trip to a pottery factory in Nonthaburi. They had the chance to observe various displays of Thai ceramics and pottery and then were able to make their own works of art that reflect Thai culture using their own creativity. Have a look at the slide show to see the field trip. Check out the Bulletin Board 2007-2008 Blogroll to see the photos.
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Singapore Poster

The students created a poster that illustrated the key facts of Singapore culture, government, maps, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. Once complete they had to present it through a role play, game, song, etc. Such projects are an excellent way of developing public speaking and interpersonal skills along with expanding ones knowledge of the world. This presentation was very well done. Check out the Social Studies Blogroll to see the photos.

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Chinese New Year Celebrations

Chinese New Year Celebrations at Wells was an outstanding success. Grade 4B won 2 out of the three games played in upper elementary and Grade 4 A won the other one. Excellent effort!

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WASC Accreditation Process Update

As many of you know Wells International School is partaking in the WASC accreditation process. At present Grade 4 are working on the Effective Communication ESLR (see below) by making posters that illustrate key methods for effective communication.

EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLR’s)

Responsible Global Citizens

1. Learn how your actions change the environment and try to improve your local area.

2. Understand, follow and discuss the rules in our world.

3. Aim to improve yourself and others in the world around you.

4. Respect and understand cultural differences.

5. Cooperate and respect your friends, teachers & parents and understand their roles in society.

ICT Proficient

1. Understand computer basics and be able to use different programs such as word processing and spreadsheets.

2. Use sounds, pictures, and videos to express and share ideas in creative ways.

3. Safely use and understand technology.

4. Continue learning about changes in the world of technology.

Effective Communicators

1. Be able to speak and write confidently & clearly in English.

2. Use your voice & body to express your thoughts & ideas clearly.

3. Let everyone know what you need & want in a respectful, kind & caring way.

4. Always practice listening & reading to help you learn and remember new things.

5. Understand & use new technologies as a learning tool.

Critical Thinkers & Problem Solvers

1. Identify the best strategies to solve problems.

2. Make and test a hypothesis based on research.

3. Gather & organize information effectively.

4. Reflect on data collected to make informed conclusions.

Health & Hygiene

1. We know how to stay fit and clean.

2. We know about our feelings and can use ways to solve problems in social situations.

3. We know how the body works and how nutrition, disease, and the environment affect it.

4. We know that there are both legal and illegal drugs that can be dangerous.

5. We know how to think for ourselves and make our own healthy choices about sex and drugs.

6. We know about dangers and how to stay safe in all situations.

7. We know how to use our time wisely.

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Petronas Towers - Malaysia

The students had to create a model of a Malaysia’s Petronas Towers. Once complete they had to present their model through a role play, game, song, etc. Such practical work is not only an excellent way of learning about famous landmarks and expanding one’s knowledge of the world, but a key way of developing public speaking and interpersonal skills. Good job by all! Check out the Social Studies Blogroll to see the photos.

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Introduction to Malaysia

We begin our unit on Malaysia with a short Multimedia presentation on the country. The presentation covered key aspects of Malaysia: culture, government, tourist sites, economy, attractions, flag, food, population, religion, and languages spoken, etc. Afterwards the students had to write a half page journal and draw a picture on what they learned about Malaysia.