Y6+IDU_Kite+group

=Welcome to the IDU Y6 Kite group Wiki!!! =

What is IDU? It allows you to understand a real-life topic through different subjects areas and prepares you to solves problems and create products from different perspectives. (IBO)
 * It is the abbreviation of InterDisciplinary Unit. **

When is it? 19 June (Thursday), 20 June (Friday) and 23 June (Monday)

**What are Y6 Kite group doing in these 3 days?** 1. Seminar / talk / workshop: provided by a specialist from the "HK Sky Kite Association" 2. Research, design and create 2D and group kites based on a study of history, technology and design, mathematics and science. 3. Test and improve your kite. 4. Outing: to fly your kite and have kite flying competition.

AOI: Human Ingenuity

Unit Question: Why do we keep on trying? We will look at **how can we make an effective kite** using design technology. We will incorporate the **Arts, Technology, Languages, Mathematics, Science and Humanities**. We will be creating a **Kite** using materials gathered from recycling and apply the knowledge from all different subjects. We will research and design kites by looking through a variety of lenses.
 * Design Technology Lens: ** How is the design of a kite connected to its function (the way it works)?
 * Humanities/ History Lens: ** What roles have kite played in different culture throughout history?
 * Mathematics Lens: ** How can we apply our mathematical knowledge to design an effective kite?
 * Science Lens: ** How do we choose the best materials and conditions for making and flying kite?

Key concepts: D ** esign, creativity, communication **

ATL skills:
 * __ Social skills //(// __// __Collaboration)__: // working in groups, accepting others, negotiating, teamwork, delegation, adapting roles, respecting others’ points of view **
 * __ Communication skills: __ **** presentation skills, informing others **
 * __ Organization skills: __ **** self-management, goal setting, keeping to deadlines **
 * __ Research Skills //(Information literacy):// __ **** accessing and organizing information **
 * __ Thinking skills //(// __ **// **__ Transfer) __****__ : __** //** generating ideas, planning, brainstorming, inquiring, outline, creative strategies **** making connection with the class subjects **
 * __ Thinking skills //(// __ **// **__ Reflection) __****__ : __** //** self-aware, self-evaluate, process journal **

Daily reflections: What I learned. What I found challenging. What I would do differently next time. What I really enjoyed. Approaches to learning: *How is my group going? *What learner profile attributes have I demonstrated today? *What learner profile attributes will I focus on? *What I am looking forward to tomorrow.

Useful sources of information: __ Hong Kong Sky Kite Association: __ [] __ Kites in the Classroom: __ [] __ Designs: __ [] __ Instructions for a variety of kites: __ [] The diamond design is a simple one to begin with There is a link showing all the required materials for each design You need to scroll right down to find the instructions.
 * [|Encyclopedia Britannica] **

= **Check this link for Time table, groupings and more information:** =

=Notice and reminders: = = =

** 16 June 2013 **

 * 1. Click the following link, read the instructions and form your group. **


 * 2. Return your circular of field trip asap (to your class teacher or Ms Yeung). **
 * If you didn't get a hard copy from your teacher, download it here: **


 * 3. We will provide the material for at least 1 set of kite for each of you, the material are water proof. **
 * 4. Bring your own crayon or paint to decorate your Kite on Friday. **
 * 5. You are encouraged to take photo or video throughout the three days, present and share what you have learned at the end of the 3 IDU days. **
 * 6. On 19th June, go to the auditorium and we will organise **** you will know the final grouping and room classroom arrangement. T  ****  hen we have a workshop before your split into 3 classes.  **