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Explore the 3rd Grade IB PYP Curriculum at Mitchell Elementary

Discover the comprehensive IB PYP curriculum at Mitchell Elementary, including units of inquiry, IB Learner Profile attributes, and classroom expectations in subjects like math, science, social studies, and literacy. Engage in a diverse range of learning activities and stay updated on school events and policies. Appreciate your support!

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Explore the 3rd Grade IB PYP Curriculum at Mitchell Elementary

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  1. Welcome to Curriculum Night! Overview of the IB PYP 3rd Grade Curriculum at Mitchell Elementary

  2. What should you expect to see in classrooms as an IB School? • The IB Learner Profile: helps us guide and understand learning behaviors • Students and teachers asking questions and learning together • 6 Units of Inquiry taught each year

  3. Units of Inquiry: Transdisciplinary Themes • Who we are • How we organize ourselves • How the world works • Where we are in place and time • How we express ourselves • Sharing the planet

  4. The Learner Profile Attributes Caring Inquirer Risk-Taker Knowledgeable Open-Minded Balanced Thinker Reflective Communicator Principled

  5. The Learner Profile Attitudes

  6. Mitchell is a School: • Using Positive Language • Treating Mistakes in Positive Ways • Reaching Out to Families • Daily Morning Meetings • Teaching Participation Skills • Making Learning Exciting

  7. Math • Homelinks Monday-Thursday • Family Letter for each unit • Whole group & small group lessons, independent work, math games • Multiplication, Division, Geometry, Fractions, Measurement

  8. Inquiry-Science • Life Cycles, Animal Traits, Magnets, Force & Motion, Engineering Design • PLTW-Project Lead The Way

  9. Inquiry-Social Studies • Theme: Michigan! • Government, Natural Resources, Economics, History, Native Cultures • World Language: Spanish and Arabic!

  10. Reading Workshop • Practice reading strategies • Read a variety of genres • Weekly reading response letters • Guided reading groups

  11. Writing Workshop • Develop writing skills • Paragraph and typing skills • Writer’s Notebook • Narratives, Opinion Essays, Historical Fiction, Informational, Research

  12. Word Study • Develop vocabulary skills • Spelling: choose words to study • Typing and Cursive

  13. Additional Curricula • Library - Technology • Music, Art, Physical Education • Health: Substance Abuse Prevention, Nutrition, Anti-Bullying, Safety, Personal Health and Wellness • Field Trip Dates: Coming Soon!

  14. Homework • District recommendation: 30 min/day • Math: Home Links, Practice Facts • Weekly Reading: 100 minutes/week • Student responsibility

  15. Classroom Policies • Allergies, Healthy Snacks, Water Bottles • Birthdays-Advanced notice appreciated • Bi-Weekly Newsletters • Monthly Book Club Orders • Class Website (https://kfaison.weebly.com)

  16. A Few More Things • NWEA (Fall, Winter, Spring) • M-STEP (Spring) • Classroom Needs • Cleaning Wipes, Tissues, Band Aids • Pencils, Glue Sticks • Napkins, Spoons, Sandwich Bags

  17. Early Release Days--1:29pm Dismissal • September 26 • October 24 • January 30 • February 27 • May 22

  18. Thank You for Your Support!Did you sign up for a conference?6:40 MPR-Mr. Hilton presentation PTO and Library need volunteers!

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