MGS+Inquiry

**Where does this toy come from?** was the title of Mulberry Grove School's term 3 Inquiry unit. It had a Social Studies, Visual Language and Technology focus. At MGS we have developed and are currently trialling an Inquiry model that uses Harpaz and Lefstein's Fertile Question as a basis. This 'big'question provides guidance for the immersion phase and inspires 'smaller' research questions that individuals and groups explore as the unit progresses. Did lots of reading and wondering and asking questions; Designed and made toys (with the seniors taking theirs for market testing at the Playcentre); Designed and made print adverts for our toys; Made timelines of our favourite toys at different ages; Had visitors come and speak to us; Looked at the toys in Bruegel's painting Children's Games; Had a teddy bear's picnic; Brought our toys to school and made a toy museum; Learnt about toy factory conditions in China; || media type="custom" key="4566668" || ** During the Inquiry Phase we: ** Investigated a variety of smaller research questions as individuals and groups. Here are some of the Inquiry products made to communicate new understanding: media type="custom" key="4566812" || This powerpoint was made by year 3 students deciding whether or not they wanted to work in a toy factory in China. media type="custom" key="4566824" || ​Resources: Immersion phase planning 'shell' Staff reflection on the unit MGS inquiry model More info about Harpaz and Lefstein's Fertile Question
 * Where Does This Toy Come From?**
 * **During the immersion phase we:**
 * This video was made by year 4 students wanting to know "What are our favourite toys?"