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Year 7 SOSE Term 3
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Initiation
I start to think about my task.
Read through the Task Sheet. What are your initial thoughts?
Read through the Criteria Sheet. Do you feel you have enough information to know how your work will be assessed? What more do you need to know?
Aztec wood carving The Aztecs lived in central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th centuries.
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Selection
I now need to choose my general topic. Criteria I might use to help me with this decision may include; my personal interests, popular travel destinations, the assignment requirements, availability of information and/or the time allotted.
What two issues do I need to resolve? Chinese Food
1. 2.
Record your decision for 1 here, also, record which criteria you used to help you make your decision.
Record the details for 2 here.
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Exploration
I research what I need to know and I develop more questions. My background knowledge is building.
Using the task sheet, list below the main areas you will need for your travel wiki. These will represent the focus for your research.
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Formulation
I begin to form a view of my study.
Image: 'Colosseum, Revisited' http://www.flickr.com/photos/95572727@N00/
Would you like to travel to your chosen country? List 5 reasons why/why not: • • • • • If you indicated YES, List 5 places you would like to see in your country: • • • • •
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Collection
I gather more information to extend my view.
Evaluate how much information you have researched for your wiki. You could total up the number ticks you have recorded on your EXPLORATION page. Which areas have the least number of ticks? List these below:
mage: 'Philippines - Bohol Loboc River Cruise'
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Presentation
I prepare and share what I have learned with others.
You now need to start working on your wiki. Do you have any questions you need answered to be able to complete your travel wiki?
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Assessment
I assess what I have learned, what went well and what do I need to improve.
List what you have learned about your chosen country. Reflection
List what went well with this research task.
List what you want to improve next time you complete a research task.
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Guided Inquiry Process Checklist
Initiation Selection Exploration Formulation Collection Presentation Assessment