As a provocation to the start of our third Unit of Inquiry the boys were set a scenario – they would be migrating to a different country and were limited in what they would be able to take with them to their new country.

Each boy was supplied with a small brown carry bag.

The directions stated that if it would not fit in the bag then they would not be able to take it.  For personal and precious items it was suggested a photo could be included for our purposes as long as in reality it would be of a suitable size to fit in the bag – no bikes etc.

As part of the introduction to the Unit we were lucky to have Mrs Gough share her personal experiences of her mother who had migrated from Italy to Australia. The boys were fascinated to learn of her journey from Italy to Australia and intrigued by the items she brought with her that included a cane implement for airing blankets – part of her childhood memories and a sewing machine so she could make clothes for her family.

The choice of items to be included in the bag by the Year 4 boys was interesting and varied but more importantly the reasons for including items was insightful and meaningful to each individual.

A small selection of our ‘bags’  have been included in this PREP Talk.

 

The provocation for this UOI (UOI 3) was that Mrs James sent us home with a heavy duty brown paper bag in which we were to put the things we would take if we were migrating to another country.

These were the things I would pack:

• A blanket, to keep me warm and to use with sticks for shelter
• A ball, to keep me entertained and to stay healthy
• Some paper, to draw on, to burn for light and to take notes
• A pen, to draw (entertainment) and to take notes
• My kindle, to read (entertainment)
• Clothes, to keep warm
• Toothbrush & toothpaste, to keep my teeth clean
• Soap, to wash with

These are the 8 things I would take with me if I was migrating to another country.

Charlie Cooper

 

What I packed…

For our UOI we participated in a provocation. We packed what we could fit in a medium sized brown paper bag to know what it is like to be migrating and unable to take all our things.

I packed my iPad so I can keep myself entertained and look at photos of my family. I packed a phone so I can call people if I get into trouble and call my parents but it might be useless if I go to a very remote place. Spare clothes would be good if my current clothes were to get dirty. A water bottle is extremely useful in a country that has unclean water so I can boil it. I brought real photos because they are better then electronic ones!

I need to be healthy so I packed a tooth brush and paste and a hat to minimize fatigue and keep my head warm at cold times.

I obviously brought money so I can buy food, water, more clothes, etc. If I was migrating to another country that’s a bit like Australia and my family was coming I wouldn’t be too concerned though it would be better if I could stay in Sydney because I would have all my friends.

On the other hand, if I was migrating right now to another country that I don’t know and I don’t have my parents or my family then I would be a mix of scared, sad and nervous!

Ashok Reddy

 

Migration Trip

Hello. At school we have been learning about migration. As a task we had to get all the stuff that would be important to us if we were migrating to another country. Here is a list of things I took and why.

• book – I took a book to be entertained and to share with others.
• soaps – I took soaps to be healthy and to not smell bad.
• clothes – I took clothes to be warm so if I go to a cold place then I would be not be cold.
• phone – I took a phone because I might want to call my family and play games on it.( I hope we would have power!)
• soccer ball – I took a soccer ball to share with friends and to play with my new friends.
• rubrics cube – I took a rubric cube to share and to have fun.
• toothbrush – I took a toothbrush to be healthy.

Nathaniel Warwick

 

Migration UOI

We participated in a provocation for our new unit of inquiry about migration. We each took home one strong, medium paper bag with handles. This paper bag was the only bag we were allowed to have. We had to pack the things we would take if we were migrating to a different country.

 I included –

• A rubric cube for entertainment and perhaps it would be something I could play with if I made a new friend.
• A pen to draw on paper. I could notes or makes sketches about places I went to
• A second pen if the first pen runs out
• Paper to draw on
• A water bottle to have clean water
• A book to read and share
• Shoes for long walks
• A change of clothes to wear

I would feel exited because I’m going to make new friend and go to a new school and learn new thing about that country.

Archie Allen

 

Migration

I would be going to migrate to America and I packed these things. I packed stuff for a colder temperature and I would not be coming with my family. I would have to fit every thing in one

tiny bag. I  could not take any more than just that bag it was a challenge i could have fitted more but i think it was pretty good. I packed …

1. iPad – I packed this because I could call emergence services, to keep me entertained and to keep money.
2. Soft toy – I packed this because it reminds me of home and I can cuddle it at night.
3. Tooth brush to keep my teeth clean and healthy.
4. Shoes and socks so I can walk outside.
5. Clothes to keep me not naked and to keep me warm.
6. Family photos to remind me of my family.

Callan Glover

 

Migration Experience

Mrs James sent home a note and a paper bag. It was about our provocation for our next UOI.

We had to pack things in the bag that we would take if we were moving to a different country for a period of time. We could only pack things that could fit in the bag.

I chose:

• warm clothes to keep me warm
• a family photo to remember my family
• an iPad to entertain myself
• money to buy things
• a phone to keep in contact if I had access to power
• a hat to keep the sun out of my eyes and to keep my head warm
• canned food to eat if I get hungry as canned food lasts for a long time
• tooth brush and tooth paste to keep my teeth healthy
• asthma puffer to use if I’m sick especially if I am going to a high altitude country

Aaron Blayney

 

Migration Bag (UOI 3)

Mrs James told us that we were going to pretend that we were going to migrate to a different country to see what it would feel like.

We were given a small brown paper bag to put our things in.

I brought:

• a toothbrush and toothpaste to keep my teeth clean and healthy
• a change of summer clothes and winter clothes, pyjamas, so I can be warm
• a book for entertainment
• my iPad, for entertainment as well
• money, so I can buy things and if the country has different money I can exchange my money for my new country’s money
• snack food, so I can eat things
• family photo, so I can remember my family
• pencil and paper, so I can draw and take notes
• passport, so I can get on a plane
• soft toys, for a memory and so I’m not lonely at night
• watch, so I can look at the time

Miles Tian

 

Migration Trip

In our UOI 3 we have been learning about migration and how it changes peoples lives.

For our homework, we were given one paper bag to put in important things that we need to migrate to a different country. If things are too precious we take a photo of the item. If the item is bigger than the bag and you take a picture of it, you cannot put the photo into the bag because the item that you photographed is bigger the the bag (example: a bike). Here are some reasons why I took these things.  

You need to eat something like Cup A Soup or canned food because it is instant and it is also long lasting

You need to stay hydrated so you need a bottle of water. It gives you energy and you can refill it

• Soft toys to keep me warm and to remember family
• Clothes to keep warm
• Bible for entertainment
• Money to buy stuff
• Map if country does not allow phones
• Passport for permission to go to a different country
• Picture to remember family
• Paper and pen for entertainment and reminders
• Medical kit for injuries

Peter Ngo

 

What I packed …

• water bottle because I need to drink clean water if they don’t have clean water
• wooden elephant because it reminds me of my cousins
• Ray Ban sunnies because I need to keep the sun out of my eyes
• motor bike shirt because to cover myself and reminds me of my dad
• pants because I need to cover myself
• watch because I need it to know the time
• family photos to remember my family
• socks for comfort when wearing shoes
• undies for cover
• singlet for cover

Marcus Chan

 

 

In my migration bag I included a soccer ball so I could entertain myself and because it would be a good game to play with other children and a way to make friends.

I also included a soft toy dog as it reminds me of my dog I wouldn’t be able to take.

The last item I chose was a selection of books. The books could keep me entertained and the ones I chose reminded me of my childhood because my Mum and Dad read them to me when I was young.

 

Baxter Plank

 

 

 

 

Mrs James – Year 4 Teacher