1. Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary 2018 PYP Exhibition

2. Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide a safe and positive learning environment that will develop students into motivated, life-long learners and globally-aware citizens through the use of an inquiry-based, integrated curriculum with a focus on science, technology, and the fine arts.

3. La misión de la Escuela Primaria Sylvan Rodriguez :
Nuestra misión es garantizar un ambiente positivo y seguro que le permita a los alumnos desarrollarse como estudiantes motivados de por vida y ciudadanos preocupados por el mundo através del uso de la indagación de un currículo integrado con énfasis en ciencias, technología, y bellas artes.

4. PYP Exhibition
The aim of all IB Programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
The Exhibition incorporates all
FIVE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE PYP
Knowledge
Approaches to Learning
Key Concepts
Learner Profile
Action

5. Purpose of PYP Exhibition
for students to engage in an in-depth, collaborative inquiry
to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the five essential elements- knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action
to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning
to demonstrate how students can take action as a result of their learning
to unite the students, teachers, parents and other members of the school community in a collaborative experience that incorporates the essential elements of the PYP
to celebrate the transition of learners from primary to middle/secondary education.

6. Process of Exhibition Grade Level selects Transdisciplinary Theme
Where we are in Place and Time
Students select topics
Classes write Central Idea
(Individuals organize to solve problems and take action)
Students write Lines of Inquiry and Questions for their research
Students and Mentors start planning their Action component
Research, Research, Research - Students answer their questions
Record information
Write letters to businesses
Create report
Students implement Action Plan
Students create Visual Aid and write Report
Students prepare Oral Presentation

7. Students choose a global topic of their interest to research.

8. What Does a Complete PYP Exhibition Project Look Like?
Binder with evidence of the inquiry process
Schedule, Forms, Interview Notes, Research gathered, Responses from Organizations, Draft of Report
Written Report
Visual Aid (trifold)
Project Board or Power Point Presentation
Oral Presentation minutes
Action Plan
Implemented and documented in Written Report and Visual Aid

9. Role of Student Students will….
Understand the purpose and requirements of the Exhibition
Participate in selecting a real-life issue or problem
Carry out an open-ended inquiry into a real-life issue or problem
Demonstrate an understanding of the components of the PYP (IB Learner Profile)
Demonstrate an understanding of the five essential elements- knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action
Communicate effectively
Keep documentation throughout the inquiry
Celebrate their learning by presenting the Exhibition Project

10. Role of Parent
Have an understanding of the purpose and requirements of the exhibition
Support and encourage students and teachers throughout the process of inquiry
Help students access resources
Act as mentors as required and appropriate
Celebrate with the students by attending the staging of the exhibition

11. Role of Mentor Parents/guardians will:
have an understanding of the purpose and requirements of the exhibition
support and encourage students and teachers throughout the process of inquiry
be informed by reading hand-outs, attending meeting, conferencing with students
help students to access resources—people, places, media and information
provide expert subject knowledge where applicable
encourage independent inquiry and respect student ownership of the process
have an opportunity to reflect on and give feedback on the exhibition
celebrate with the students by attending the staging of the exhibition

12. Role of Teacher Teachers will: Provide parents with information
Provide guidance and lessons to facilitate the process
Provide continuous feed-back on process
Provide students with a Packet that includes:
Exhibition Target Schedule
Mentor Guidelines
Forms to use throughout the inquiry
Ideas for Presentation
Self Assessment Form for IB Learner Profile
Report Outline
Rubrics for Self Assessment

13. PYP Exhibition Date:
Time:

14. Questions?

15. Transdisciplinary Theme: Where we are in Place and Time
An inquiry into:
- Rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things
- Communities and the relationships within and between them
- Access to equal opportunity
- Peace and conflict resolution

16. SRE 2018 Exhibition
Date: December
Time: 5:30-6:30