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Grade 3 Life Studies

PYP Unit Plan

TRANSDISCIPLINARY THEME

How the World Works

An inquiry into understandings of the world and phenomena through patterns, cycles, systems; diverse practices, methods and tools.

Learning Goals

LS.3.6.1. Interpret the impact of scientific developments on daily life
LS.3.6.2. Analyse the impact of technological developments on daily life
LS.3.6.3. Gather information from given sources about artists' contributions to art

Specified Concepts

Responsibility Connection Causation

IB Learner Profile

Inquirer Open-minded Reflective

Central Idea

ENUnderstanding the connections between natural phenomena and their causes enables the responsible application of scientific principles.

Teacher Questions

Throughout history, how have major natural events changed where people settle?
What similarities exist between how past civilisations understood the laws of nature and today's scientific principles?
At historical turning points such as the Industrial Revolution, what were the long-term effects of scientific discoveries on the environment?

Lines of Inquiry

Characteristics and root causes of natural phenomena
Connections between natural laws and scientific principles
Responsibilities of scientific applications and discoveries

Assessment Tools

Exit Ticket Self-Assessment Poster Work

What you can do

Lines of inquiry and teacher questions

Madlen proposes lines of inquiry tied to your central idea, along with teacher questions that open up discussion in class.

The full PYP structure

Transdisciplinary theme, specified concepts, IB learner profile and central idea each get their own section of the plan.

Assessment built in

Each unit suggests assessment tools such as exit tickets, self-assessment and poster work, so you can plan how learning will show.

How do you plan a PYP unit with AI?

A PYP unit plan in Madlen takes four steps. The options below come from the form on the platform itself.

1
Choose the level, subject and learning goals

Pick Early Years or a grade from 1 to 4 and the subject. Select learning goals from the preset list, type them in, or upload a document.
- Early Years
- Preset List
- Custom Entry
- Upload Document
2
Pick the transdisciplinary theme and concepts

Choose which of the six transdisciplinary themes the unit sits under, then mark the key concepts you want to bring forward.
- Who We Are
- Where We Are in Place and Time
- How We Express Ourselves
- How the World Works
- How We Organize Ourselves
- Sharing the Planet
3
Select the learner profile and assessment

Choose learner profile attributes, approaches to learning and assessment tools. You can also add a UbD-aligned action.
- Learner Profile
- Approaches to Learning
- Exit Ticket
- Self-Assessment
- Poster Work
4
Add details and download the plan

Add notes on differentiation and any integrated programs your school runs. The plan comes in Turkish and English and downloads as a Word file.
- Central Idea
- Lines of Inquiry
- Teacher Questions
- Student Questions
- Action
- Word

Frequently asked questions

What is a PYP unit planner?

A PYP unit planner is the document IB Primary Years Programme teachers use to plan a unit of inquiry, from the transdisciplinary theme and central idea to lines of inquiry and assessment. Madlen's PYP Unit Planner drafts this document with AI so you start from a complete structure. You can then edit every section before teaching.

Can AI write lines of inquiry for a PYP unit?

Yes. In Madlen you enter the transdisciplinary theme and central idea, and the PYP Unit Planner suggests lines of inquiry and teacher questions that follow from them. You can keep, rewrite or replace any of them before the plan is final.

How do I plan a PYP unit of inquiry with AI?

Start in Madlen's PYP Unit Planner by choosing the transdisciplinary theme and writing the central idea. Madlen then fills in the learning goals, specified concepts, learner profile attributes, lines of inquiry and assessment tools. Review each section, adapt it to your class and download the plan.

Does Madlen support IB and other international curricula?

Yes. Madlen supports international frameworks such as IB (PYP, MYP, DP), AP and Cambridge IGCSE and A-level. Teachers can select these standards directly when planning lessons or generating question pools.

How do I start using Madlen's PYP Unit Planner?

Sign in at teacher.madlen.io with your Google account to start on Madlen's free plan. Schools that want institutional features can begin with a free 14-day pilot.