Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet – Biodiversity, Balance, and Conservation
Age Group: PYP 4
Duration: 1 Night / 2 Days
Venue: Coorg – Tibetan Colony, Nisargadhama Nature Island, Dubare Elephant Camp
Learning Style: Experiential • Inquiry-driven • Reflective • Research-based • Collaborative
Includes: Pre-Tour Activities • On-Tour Learning Experiences • Post-Tour Reflection
This programme helps students understand environmental interdependence, cultural identity, wildlife responsibility, and sustainability through real-world experiences. Students explore Tibetan culture, investigate river and forest ecosystems, understand elephant behaviour and conservation ethics, engage in inquiry tasks, collaborate in team activities, and reflect through structured journaling.
Science: habitats, ecosystems, biodiversity, interdependence, adaptations
Social Studies: migration, culture, community systems, human–environment connection
Arts: observation, pattern study, architectural sketching, creative expression
Math: estimation, measurement awareness, pattern analysis
Language: descriptive writing, reflective journaling, speaking and listening
Students will:
explore how communities, wildlife, and nature share environments
understand conservation ethics and responsibility
apply inquiry and observation skills in real contexts
demonstrate cultural appreciation and environmental awareness
communicate ideas through speaking, writing, and creative tasks
Students will be able to:
describe elements of natural habitats
explain one observed cultural tradition
illustrate food chains and ecological relationships
express responsibility toward wildlife
collaborate respectfully and communicate confidently
Thinking: Students analyse, make connections, and use reasoning to understand real-life learning experiences.
Research: Students observe, gather evidence, sketch, ask questions, and record findings.
Communication: Students share ideas clearly through speaking, writing, reflecting, and presenting.
Social: Students collaborate respectfully, support peers, and work effectively in teams.
Self-Management: Students stay organised, follow safety rules, manage time, and act responsibly.