Who We Are

Y4 Inquiry Newsletter - Unit 1

Theme: Who we are
	Central idea: People’s relationships with each other can have an impact on well-being Lines of inquiry: How we develop relationships with people (causation) How different relationships affect us in different ways (connection) How relationships affect our wellbeing (reflection)
What this unit is about: In this unit, we would like the students to understand the importance of the connections that we form with others and how it can affect our lives. This unit will allow students to explore the different aspects of well-being and be mindful of creating a balance in their own lives. We are beginning to introduce the concept of International mindedness as we promote open, respectful attitudes to others; whether that be the ideas they share, culture they come from, or their opinions what that means as part of their cultural identity.
Possible links to subjects
English	Write a story about a special relationship and the feelings connected with it. Write a poem, song or rap about relationships. Act out a play, which explores the different feelings connected to relationships. Learn about appropriate use of language depending on the person you are addressing (formal vs. informal language). This could extend to a lesson that includes using speech marks   Writing a character description of someone that exemplifies being a good
Maths	Data collection: students do a survey and collect data on the impacts of relationships on others/ what makes a good friend/ what makes up well-being Information can then be sorted and represented in a graph/tally chart/ pie chart
Social Science	Discussing/ mind maps/reflecting on survey results on the impact of our relationships on our well-being Exploring conflict management strategies