{"id":314867,"date":"2026-06-05T15:52:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T06:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isnedu.org\/?post_type=nakano-campus&p=314867"},"modified":"2026-06-08T14:49:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T05:49:29","slug":"nakano-grade-4-june-1-5","status":"publish","type":"nakano-campus","link":"https:\/\/isnedu.org\/en\/nakano-campus\/nakano-grade-4-june-1-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Nakano Grade 4 June 1-5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Great Start to Our New Unit!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Hello everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week we began our new Unit of Inquiry: How We Organise Ourselves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We tuned in to the unit with a Think-Pair-Share activity based on the question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“If you could improve one thing about our school, what would it be?”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We received some very creative answers! Suggestions ranged from having more recess and creating a secret student break room to making all teachers bald and installing golden toilets for students! The discussion generated lots of laughter and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After sharing ideas, each group selected one proposal and was challenged to think critically about it. Students created a pros and cons table to identify both the benefits and potential problems of their idea. They considered important questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Is it fair for everyone?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Is it realistic?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • What problems might arise?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This was a great introduction to the critical thinking and decision-making skills we will be developing throughout the unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In English, we began our work on persuasive writing<\/strong> by exploring the difference between facts and opinions<\/strong>. Students sorted statements into facts and opinions before creating some examples of their own. Understanding this difference will help them build stronger arguments and support their ideas with evidence in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We also spent some time developing our artistic skills. Students learned a simple technique for drawing flowers from different perspectives, which came in very handy on Friday when we visited Ippongi Park<\/strong>. The weather was beautiful, the sun was shining, and the roses were absolutely spectacular. There were so many varieties to observe and sketch. We also had plenty of time to enjoy the playground together. I’ll add pictures soon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As we walked through the rose gardens, I couldn’t help thinking of Alice in Wonderland<\/em>, with the cards painting the white roses red and the Queen of Hearts shouting, “Off with their heads!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our Bug Hotel Project is continuing to gather momentum. This week we started preparing materials by stuffing bottles with grass, sticks, and other natural items that can provide shelter for insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We also have some exciting news! Lily’s dad has kindly sourced some wooden pallets for us, and AJB Brewing Company (Libushi)<\/strong> in Nozawa Onsen has generously offered to donate additional pallets and deliver them next Monday. We are incredibly grateful for this support, as it will save us a significant amount of money and help make our vision for a long-lasting bug hotel possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thank you to everyone who has offered materials, ideas, and support so far. The students are becoming increasingly excited about the project, and we are looking forward to beginning construction soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Have a wonderful weekend! Please encourage your child to write a diary entry. I would love to hear about their favourite parts of our trip and what memories stood out most to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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