Last week Eens completed his ocean unit of inquiry with an ocean exhibition! The children were able to choose their culminating project to display at the exhibition. Eensie chose to make up a board game. He had actually made a board game about the ocean with jellyfish and oil spills before we even received the assignment - he really excels in this learning environment! His teachers guided him in adding a little more details and then he set off to make the "big" version of his game! He truly loved learning about the ocean and so many facts stuck with him.
The purpose of the units of inquiry are twofold. First, of course, they teach students about the subject matter. They do this through student inquiry, which helps the child become a critical thinker. Some students excel in this learning environment, while some find it difficult. Eensie loves to learn and discover, so he does well in this less structured environment! He has learned so much this year and I am extremely proud of him!!
My serious little boy!!! He made sure to tell everyone not to throw paper bags in the ocean because the turtle will think it is a jellyfish and eat it and die. Not sure where he found that information, but I'm pretty sure he won't forget it!
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