The big ideas

Structure of a letter
Persuasive techniques
Letter analysis
What is an issues?
Differing perspectives
Current affairs
Debate
Types of biomes
Australia's major biomes
Biome alteration effects
Factors that influence crop yields
Food production challenges
Food aid
Sustainable population growth
Types of maps
Google maps
BOLTSS
Time management
Note taking in workshops and keeping notes
logically organised
Planning tools
Five senses
Coordination & Control
Nervous system - Fast control
Endocrine System - Slow Control
The role of different organs
Cellular respiration
Respiratory system function
Respiratory and Circulatory systems working
together
Carbon dioxide (in and out)
Record sources
Correct format
Create a blog/website
Maintain a blog/website
Project: H.W.W
Name: Sophie-Florence
Due Date: 30-5-14
Learning Progress
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Self Assessment of Learning Progress and Evidence
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Bibliography
Letters to the editor
Issues and perspectives
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Food security
Nervous System
Respiratory System
Excretory systems
I completed a worksheet on how to structure a letter to the editor
I completed a worksheet on persuasive techniques
I have analysed a letter to the editor and labeled in my workbook the different techniques used
I have got this work in my workbook
I have completed a few questions on different perspectives
I have paraphrased 2 current problems from my country
I know how o write a debate speech but we have not done it yet this year
I had a class and I took notes on types of biomes
I have a work sheet on types of biomes and we talked about Australia's biomes
I filled in a table about the biomes and the effects that people have on them
I have looked at this for my project
I have this in my project
I have an article about a food aid programme in my website
this is included in my project
we did a workshop on this and we had to complete a worksheet
I have used this to make my B.O.L.T.S.S. map
I made a B.O.L.T.S.S. map of south korea for my project
I used the project planner to plan what I was going to do and when
I take notes in every workshop and keep them in plastic pockets in my learning folder
I always use planning tools for my projects
we did some tests on the 5 senses and a small worksheet
we did a few tests in class for this
we read a passage from the year 9 science book
we read a passage from the year 9 science book
we have looked at this briefly before
I have this in my project and have done this in class
we have looked at this in class and I have notes in my workbook
we have had a class on this topic and I have notes in my workbook
I have used the bibliography sheet to help me set it out correctly as well as the help of mum
I used the bibliography work sheet to set it out as best as I could
I have created a website as my project and I have written a blog post on it and in class
my website is STILL RUNNING
My Learning S.A.T.
Self Assessment of Learning Progress and Evidence
Evidence
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Issues and perspectives
With guidance I can identify a
basic issue related to a country
and attempt to write from a
perspective.
I can identify current issues
related to a country and write
from a clear perspective.
I can identify a range of current
issues related to a country and
write with a definite perspective,
strongly justifying my opinions.
I can analyse a range of current
issues in relation to the Asia-
Pacific. I can determine a
perspective and demonstrate
this in my writing.
I can analyse and discuss a
range of issues in relation to the
Asia-Pacific region. I can decide
on a perspective and strongly
support this with examples and
extensive knowledge of the
issue being addressed.
Food security
I can explain the concept of
'food security' and I am aware of
food production challenges
I have explored food production
challenges and looked at
existing strategies being used to
improve food security around
the world
I have assessed the food
production challenges the world
faces now and into the future
and I have thought of strategies
to combat these
I have proposed an action plan
to improve food security that
take into account social,
economic and environmental
factors
I can create multi-facet action
plans that help overcome food
production challenges whilst
focusing on social,
environmental and economic
factors
I am able to identify and attempt
to use simple persuasive
language that is designed to
influence the audience.
I am able to identify and use a
variety of persuasive language
devices effectively.
I am able to attempt to read and
write a letter to the editor.
I can analyse and use a variety
of persuasive language
techniques that enhance the
effectiveness for the intended
audience.
I am able to write a correctly
structured letter to the editor that
expresses a clear point of view.
I am able to write a correctly
structured letter to the editor that
addresses a challenging topic of
choice and states a
comprehensive point of view.
I am able to adapt persuasive
language to fulfil a specific
purpose for an intended
audience.
I am able to write a correctly
structured letter to the editor that
expresses a strong point of
view.
I can explain the adaptations of
different organisms' nervous,
respiratory & circulatory or
excretory systems based on the
environment they live in.
I am able to read and write my
own letter to the editor that
attempts to express a point of
view.
I am able to communicate
geographic information about a
country through the use of
BOLTSS mapping conventions
I can collect and present
geographical data observing all
mapping conventions. I can
interpret geographical data and
draw meaning from it.
I am able to identify key
characteristics of the major
biomes, how these can be
enhanced for food production
and what the environmental
effects are
I can interpret various meanings
from text and use a wide variety
of persuasive language devices
in the right context.
I take responsibility for my
learning environment, both at
school and at home. I have a
filing process that allows me to
access all my learning resources
quickly and effectively
I can construct a basic map
using some mapping
conventions such as border,
orientation and title
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I understand that plagiarism is
not acceptable and keep a
detailed list of sources.
I can present geographical data
in a wide variety of formats. I
can collect and interpret a range
of geographic data types, with
the incorporation of spatial
concepts in evaluations.
I have typed a properly
formatted bibliography of
sources that I have assessed to
be credible and reliable.
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I often display a positive and
organised approach to learning
within and outside the
classroom. Parts of my learning
folder, portfolio and workshop
notes are filed
Respiratory System
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I demonstrate a positive and
organised approach to my
learning at school and at home.
My learning folder, portfolio and
workshop notes are all filed
neatly
I evaluate my study and
organisation habits to allow
myself to make sure I am always
using the best processes I can.
My work is filed strategically and
neatly
Letters to the editor
My Learning Rubric
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My goals for my next learning tracker are:
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I am developing my ability to use
blogs, websites and other public
forums to express my ideas. I
can somewhat use the features
of these tools to communicate
online.
Excretory System
I am able to build a website/blog
that acknowledges
characteristics of an unknown
global audience and I follow
protocols when communicating
online. I have a strong
understanding of website/blog
capabilities
I have constructed a
bibliography for the various
sources used in my project.
I adhere to legal and ethical
responsibilities when using
online forums for example I use
inclusive and respectful
language. I am able to
effectively use all features of
online communication tools.
I can research, explain, justify
and question advances in
Scientific research for the
treatment of nervous, respiratory
& circulatory or excretory system
diseases or injuries.
I consistently use a variety of
sources that are credible and
reliable. I correctly use the
Harvard referencing system.
Online communication tools
(blogs and websites)
I can analyse features of
different biomes and how they
are manipulated to produce food
Biomes
I can analyse the environmental
impact of altering biomes to
produce food and I am able to
devise strategies to minimise
the negative effects
I constantly monitor and
evaluate my study routine both
at school and at home. I
independently file and access all
learning materials with great
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I am able to organise and
communication data observing
all mapping conventions. I can
identify patterns in a range of
geographic data.
I can analyse the relationship
between structure and function
at cell, organ and body system
level within the Nervous,
circulatory & respiratory and
excretory systems.
I understand the relationship
between structure and function
at cell, organ and body system
level within the Nervous,
respiratory & circulatory and
excretory systems.
I can evaluate key differences
and similarities in structure and
function of the nervous,
respiratory & circulatory and
excretory systems in different
organisms.
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I can share my ideas through a
blog, website or other public
forums and I am able to use
each product to meet its
purpose.
I am able to independently use
blogs, websites and other public
forums to share and reflect on
my learning. I use online
communication tools in an
effective and respectful manner.
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
Project:
Name:
Due Date:
I have typed a properly
formatted bibliography for all
sources of information I used in
my project.
I am able to identify different
types of biomes, and how they
are used to grow foods
I can describe different biomes
and basic strategies that are
used to alter them to produce
food