Criterion B:
Investigating
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7-8
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Chooses a question to
research, follows a simple plan completely to answer a research question,
uses methods correctly to collect appropriate information, and completely
answers the question.
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8.8-10
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Criterion C: Communicating.
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7-8
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Student communicates and
organizes clearly information and ideas,
organizes information
completely , in order, creates a list of sources of information that follows
the task instructions.
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8.8-10
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Criterion D: Thinking critically.
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7-8
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Identifies in detail the
main points of ideas, events, arguments, analyses a range of sources clearly,
identifies different views and makes connections to give a relevant opinion.
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8.8-10
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· Most of you probably love exploring but you don’t want to get lost, do you?! You know that maps/geographic co-ordinates can be really useful!
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Read
the following questions below. You will now investigate this during your free
time as homework.
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Investigate new, interesting and relevant facts related to this topic etc.Include
pictures, maps etc. to support your information. It will be on paper in class.
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VERY IMPORTANT: Do not leave this task until the last minute!
It is homework and you should be working on this every day (minimum 15 minutes
per day) for the next two weeks if you want to do well! This is an individual
summative task
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You
will then write a paragraph in class
based on what you have investigated from various sources (library books,
encyclopedia, internet etc.).
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This
is an individual summative
task
Criterion:
B Investigation C:
Communication D: Critical Thinking
Investigate this subject, using the questions
below to guide you. You can also investigate
extra information to show you are interested or curious to know more…
1.
Who invented the first maps? Where/when why were they
made/ what were they made of..? 50 words approximately.
2.
Modern technology: The GPS: Who/why/when/where was it
invented etc? 50 words approx.
3.
What maps/instruments /tools did Christopher Columbus use/need to go and
discover America? 50 words approx.
4.
Why is the prime meridian in Greenwich? Who invented
it? Why did they use it? When/where was it invented? 50 words approx.
Instructions
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Create
a letter (on paper)
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Task
to be completed in class: Week: 14th -18th November 2016
(according to time table).
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INDIVIDUAL TASK.
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You
can bring in to class notes with 30 key
words
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5 pictures/images
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Your bibliography (which you have prepared at
home/library on a piece of paper) to help you.
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Remember, you can include information, maps
and pictures that will help with your explanations.
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Letter
Minimum 120-150 words.
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Your
teacher will be assessing criteria: B C D.
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Remember
to check your spelling and grammar carefully.
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Keep
numbers approximate (e.g. about 3,000 metres, not 3,108 metres)
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Keep
your English simple but correct! Use
titles, sub-titles, underline key words to organize your work.
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Do not
copy huge chunks from Internet, E.g. copy and paste. This is PLAGIARISM,
the internet is to guide and help you, but you have to do the work in your own
words.
