1. 5 th Grade PYP Exhibition Parent Workshop Ada Merritt K-8 Center September 29, 2010

2. PYP Exhibition The PYP exhibition has a number of key purposes: To engage students in a long term inquiry project that connect them in “identifying, investigating and offering solutions to real life issues or problems” 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 celebrate the transition of learners from elementary to middle school

3. What It Isn’t… Not a Science Fair project Not adult-directed Not a “free for all”

4. Who Are the Participants? 5 th Grade Students

5. 2010-2011 PYP Exhibition Theme: How we express ourselves The exhibition has FOUR components: The Research/Written Report The Visual Display The Oral Presentation/Technology The Action Component

17. What’s the Project Timeline? October/December Select Exhibition issues Write Central Idea Establish work groups Begin research March/April Complete research Begin taking Action Create Visual Display May Exhibit in Place/Rehearsals PYP Exhibition May 25 and 26, 2011 January/February Gather all resources Keep collecting data Set up mentors Identify community support

18. How can you support the Exhibition ? Provide opportunities for your child to meet with his/her group outside the school setting Help your child to locate experts in the community that can support or extend their study Serve as a mentor – volunteer to video tape, assist with rehearsals and help with the revision and editing of the project Join us on May 25 and 26, 2011 to celebrate the learning of our world-class fifth grade students!

19. Ada Merritt K-8 Center International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme Fifth Grade Exhibition Student Name Topic / Title Central Idea / Problem Inquiry Into’s Questions my group have about the topic: Questions I am responsible for: Teacher Approval: Student Signature Parent Signature and comments:

20. Questions & Comments