i Transdisciplinary themes
a few apps for pyp units of inquiry
WHO WE ARE
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.
TAGXEDO.COM
personal word clouds
PADLET.COM
apps for thinking, reflecting, organizing ideas, brainstorming, creation projects, timelines etc.
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME
An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and
journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships
between and the inter-connectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and
global perspectives.
journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships
between and the inter-connectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and
global perspectives.
myhistro.com
documenting personal histories and journeys in myhistro.com, through geomapping and digital timelines.
timetoast.com
timetoast.com is a great way to share the past, or even the future.
google earth
take virtual field trips around the world
HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES
inkflow
inkflow is an iPad app for visual thinkers who like to sketch to process what they're hearing, seeing, and learning. Inkflow can be used to sketch mind maps, draw pictures, and write free hand.
Blogging
a student blog is a great place for student reflection and expression of ideas.
screen shot from student blog on weebly.com
screen shot from student blog on weebly.com
HOW THE WORLD WORKS
Science 360
an informative and visually stunning app containing images and videos to investigate science related concepts.
HOW WE ORGANIZE OURSELVES
DROPBOX
amazing online cloud storage to sync with all of your devices. Great for getting content off student ipads as well.
EVERNOTE
InfoGraphics
SHARING THE PLANET
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 opportunities; peace
and conflict resolution.
IfItWereMyHome.com is your gateway to understanding life outside your home. Use the country comparison tool to compare living conditions in your own country to those of another.
You can also use the visualization tool to help understand the impact of a disaster.
The Pakistan Flood and BP Oil Spill are currently featured.