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Week of 17th September, 2012

Concepts Knowledge and Skills Acquired

Central Idea

Lines of Inquiry

Children worldwide encounter a range of

challenges, risks and opportunities

Challenges, risks and opportunities that

children encounter (local and global)

How children respond to challenges,

risks and opportunities

Ways in which individuals and organiza-

tions work to protect children from risk

The students

scrutinized the factsheet on UNICEF and drew conclusions on

working of the organization researched on working of Salaam Baalak Trust - pre trip prepara-

tion went on field trip - ‘Salaam Baalak Trust’ transit camp reflected on the trip discussed the importance of Public awareness presented their posters on the same summed up the unit with a knowledge based task sheet were assessed on their proficiency in using tables through time -

bound simple division task sheet rehearsed division facts practised division by 1/2 digit numbers progressed with the concept by solving word problems edited text by using appropriate punctuation marks

Weekend Homework

Math

Task sheet- Division

English Task sheet - Creative writing on ‘Salaam Balaak Trust’

Page 2

PE

ICT

The students

practised dribbling - straight and zig zag (basket ball and soccer) practised mounting, dismounting and trotting- Horse riding performed floating exercises, front crawl kicking and arm movements - Swimming

practised breast stroke and back stroke kicking - advanced group

The students discussed, watched videos and presentations on the risks/safety concerns associated

with Internet participated in the Internet Quiz especially designed to help them reflect further on

their understanding of Internet safety

The students are not only better equipped in identifying the dangers on Internet, but can also protect themselves from the possible risks of being online, now .

watched video clip on `Lessie Velasquin’ and complemented it with a Reading Compre-hension- `Determination and Challenges’

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjo-nJgFw9Q

Standard Level: practised loud reading and were explained lesson

underlined – Sangya shabd (nouns) practised writing difficult words Home work : Rehearse difficult words for dictation on Tuesday

Intermediate Level: rehearsed reading and writing comprehension - and } matraa

Home work : Prepare for dictation and reading assessment on above matraa

Abinitio Level: were introduced to letters - and and words starting with

practised writing - and

watched video- ‘ (story)

Home work : Complete the given practice work .

Poster Presentation

Music

The students practised singing of simple major scales in ascending and descending order

experienced 3-note musical pattern (‘Alankar’)

were introduced to string, wind, and percussion instruments , saw the live demon-stration and discussed about the different sounds made by them

were encouraged to play the instruments such as the recorder, guitar, tabla, conga and tambourine

were taught the songs ‘LP Rap’ and ‘Born Free.’

Honing their skills

Field Trip

On the way

Interaction with the guides

Interaction with the street children at the transit camp

Reflection time

Best Regards

Ms. Garima GuptaForm Tutor Grade 4 Q

+91 9717088001 garima.gupta1@pathways.in

Best Regards

Ms. Sushmita Bhaumik Co-Tutor Grade 4 Q +91 9717113955 sushmita.bhaumik@pathways.in