,we explored time lines and toys/ games that have changed throughout time. We reviewed changes since the Stone Age and discussed the reasons behind play and why changes occured over time. We explored how events and techonology have changed toys and games. We created time lines and ended the week designing a toy. The children were able to choose their partners and plan together;making choices about the type of toy, the function of the toy and the materials to be used to create the toy. Next week, the children will share their knowledge about our unit and present their toy designs to Year 1 A.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
This week in our Unit of Inquiry 'Toys n' Time'
,we explored time lines and toys/ games that have changed throughout time. We reviewed changes since the Stone Age and discussed the reasons behind play and why changes occured over time. We explored how events and techonology have changed toys and games. We created time lines and ended the week designing a toy. The children were able to choose their partners and plan together;making choices about the type of toy, the function of the toy and the materials to be used to create the toy. Next week, the children will share their knowledge about our unit and present their toy designs to Year 1 A.
,we explored time lines and toys/ games that have changed throughout time. We reviewed changes since the Stone Age and discussed the reasons behind play and why changes occured over time. We explored how events and techonology have changed toys and games. We created time lines and ended the week designing a toy. The children were able to choose their partners and plan together;making choices about the type of toy, the function of the toy and the materials to be used to create the toy. Next week, the children will share their knowledge about our unit and present their toy designs to Year 1 A.
