Transdisciplinary Theme:
Where We Are in Place and Time – Human origins, migration, settlements, indigenous cultures, heritage and evidence of the past.
Age Group: PYP 5 (10–11 years)
Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Venue: Wayanad
Learning Style: Inquiry-Based • Experiential • Evidence-Driven • Reflective • Collaborative
Includes – Structured Pre-Tour, On-Tour & Post-Tour Learning Cycle
This 3-day inquiry journey transforms Wayanad into a living classroom where students explore prehistoric evidence, indigenous culture, geography and livelihoods, connect human journeys to identity, compare past and present, and reflect meaningfully.
Thinking: Evidence analysis, connections, cause–effect reasoning
Research: Observation, interviewing, sketching, note-taking
Communication: Questioning, presenting, reflective expression
Social: Collaboration, cultural sensitivity, responsibility
Self-Management: Safety, organisation, time management
Students will:
Explore prehistoric evidence and early human life
Understand indigenous culture, traditions and adaptation
Analyse migration, geography and livelihood patterns
Compare past and present lifestyles
Build map, inference, and reflective thinking skills
By the end of the tour, students can:
Explain early human life using evidence from Wayanad
Interpret carvings, artefacts and cultural practices
Describe tribal heritage and community identity
Connect geography with settlement and survival
Reflect thoughtfully, showing empathy, curiosity and critical thinking