Sky Tree and The Fab Mind

Before the next two weeks become too busy, we decided to squeeze in a field trip as part of our inquiry into Perspective, 'point of view', and how our 'personal histories connect us to the past and help to determine the future'.

Exploring #perspective at Tokyo Sky Tree! pic.twitter.com/UgDhc2J7QN
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Seeing Tokyo from 450 meters altitude provides a rare and unique opportunity to experience Perspective visually and physically. I am curious to see how students apply this new understanding in other areas, for example, interpreting research or drawing.

The Fab Mind at Tokyo's premier design museum, 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, was the perfect compliment to our unit of inquiry. Our central idea, 'personal histories connect us to the past and help to determine future', might have been the theme of the exhibit. It features conceptually rich, technology and solution oriented, culturally and socially conscious, design and art work from around the world.

Next week, the students will complete their inquiries and begin to assemble their presentations for the second Celebration of Learning and Winter Performance.

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