IB Learner Profile: Knowledgeable

Read and learn how we can be Knowledgeable. If you catch your student showing this trait, capture it with a picture. Email the picture to me at semerson@burtonschools.org with the student's first and last name and a small description. You student will be featured in the next newsletter!

The IB Learner profile aims to develop students who are knowledgeable. Students who are knowledgeable explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In doing so, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

IB students are extraordinarily well prepared for the academic requirements of university coursework.

• Encourage your child to be aware of current events by watching the news or reading news articles when appropriate.
• Explore connections between the area of interest and other topics.
• When your child asks a question, encourage them to seek the answer out rather than giving them the answer.
• Ask your child about what they are learning in school and engage them in conversations about it.
• Foster areas of interest that your child displays though books, outings and activities.
  

Ask:

• "Why do you think that is important to know?"
• "Can you think of anything that's happening today that might be similar to...?"
• "What does that make you think of?"
• "Does that remind you of anything else you've learned?"

The links below will support your child's ability to draw on knowledge, ask and answer questions and apply the learning to new situations.

• Why do you think Ada did not speak for so many years?
• What does Ada do with her questions?
• What are some traits that a great scientist would have?
• Based on the story, what do you think a hypothesis is?

• What is the connection between curiosity and knowledge?
• What did Jane do to gain more knowledge?
• How can you use your knowledge to make a change?

Dream Jane Dream: Treat yourself to a magnificent homage to Goodall by jazz singer-songwriter Lori Henriques

Jane Goodall- Mother Earth: A powerful and inspiring message from Jane

Me....Jane: A quick reading of the above story without the narrative

Continue your research!!! Find out more about Jane Goodall how she has used her knowledge to communicate to the world.

Petunia by Roger Duvoisin is about a goose named Petunia who discovers a book and assumes that by carrying it around, she will become wise. She proudly dispenses advice to the other animals on the farm, believing she knows everything. However, her misguided wisdom leads to humorous and sometimes disastrous results. The story highlights the importance of knowledge and the dangers of pretending to know more than one actually does.

1. Mystery Science : Open and go lessons that include trending topics for elementary students
2. Animal Facts Encyclopedia : Online encyclopedia of animal facts, photos, videos and information featuring exclusive Animal Stat Fact Files

IB Coordinator/Site Mentor

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