Year 2 Explores the World: A Journey Through Continent
In Year 2, our current PYP unit, Where We Are in Place and Time, has taken us on an exciting global journey as we explore the continents and learn about where our classmates come from. With seven countries represented in our classroom, this has been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate diversity and expand our understanding of the world.
Discovering the Continents
We started by learning the names and locations of the continents using fun and engaging activities. Songs, puzzles, and crafts helped the students become familiar with the seven continents. The puzzle activity was a hit—students loved working together to piece it together. Their enthusiasm grew when they decided they wanted to create their own version of the puzzle… but on a giant scale!
Making a Giant Puzzle
To create their masterpiece, the students needed to learn about the shapes and sizes of the continents. They began by sculpting clay replicas of each continent, which helped them understand their forms. Once the clay work was done, we printed a giant map of the continents to work out the proportions for the puzzle.
The class then divided the task among themselves, with each student taking responsibility for recreating a piece of the puzzle. This was a fantastic opportunity for teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.
Sharing the Results
The final result was a stunning, giant continent puzzle that the students were incredibly proud of. To celebrate their hard work, we invited the Year 4 class to take on the challenge of assembling the puzzle. Year 2 students took on the role of teachers, guiding their older peers through the activity.
The Year 4 students were impressed by the puzzle’s detail and creativity, and our Year 2 students were thrilled to share their work and knowledge. It was a wonderful moment of collaboration and celebration.
Reflecting on Our Learning
This project has been an incredible way for our students to connect with geography, explore diversity, and develop essential skills like
teamwork and communication. The giant puzzle now stands as a symbol of their effort, creativity, and pride in their learning.
We look forward to continuing our exploration of Where We Are in Place and Time and discovering more about our amazing world!