How to use this iQuest...
Length:
As stated on the main Teacher Page, the length of this unit is 8-10 weeks. We have not given specific time frames for each section/page of the iQuest as we believe every classroom is different with a variety of learners so therefore need different lengths of time to complete tasks. You the teacher will use your own judgement on your class and determine how long each activity and task should take. The iQuest should be no longer than 8 weeks but can be flexed up to a full term (10 weeks) if required. We have allowed a lot of flexibility on how you would like to run this iQuest.
As stated on the main Teacher Page, the length of this unit is 8-10 weeks. We have not given specific time frames for each section/page of the iQuest as we believe every classroom is different with a variety of learners so therefore need different lengths of time to complete tasks. You the teacher will use your own judgement on your class and determine how long each activity and task should take. The iQuest should be no longer than 8 weeks but can be flexed up to a full term (10 weeks) if required. We have allowed a lot of flexibility on how you would like to run this iQuest.
Pages include:
Page 1- 'Home' provides an introduction to the iQuest on endangered animals.
Page 2- 'What is endangered?' tunes students into the inquiry unit and allows them to find out further information.
Page 3- 'Causes' continues to build on students' knowledge and contains further information to assist students with their quest.
Page 4- 'Who's helping?' takes students into the broader community and helps them to develop an awareness, and builds on what they have learnt.
Page 5- 'Reflection' allows students to go further and reflect on their learning so that they can think deeply about the next step, the action to be taken within their school community.
Page 6- 'Action' provides students with a guide to making a poster for their school community
Page 7- 'Glossary' provides definitions of key words used in this iQuest, to assist students on their quest.
Page 8- 'Assessment'- for teachers and students to refer to throughout the iQuest
Page 9- 'Teachers Page' provides information on VELS/AUSVELS and information on the inquiry models used.
Page 10- 'Credits' is a list of references that were used to build this iQuest.
Page 1- 'Home' provides an introduction to the iQuest on endangered animals.
Page 2- 'What is endangered?' tunes students into the inquiry unit and allows them to find out further information.
Page 3- 'Causes' continues to build on students' knowledge and contains further information to assist students with their quest.
Page 4- 'Who's helping?' takes students into the broader community and helps them to develop an awareness, and builds on what they have learnt.
Page 5- 'Reflection' allows students to go further and reflect on their learning so that they can think deeply about the next step, the action to be taken within their school community.
Page 6- 'Action' provides students with a guide to making a poster for their school community
Page 7- 'Glossary' provides definitions of key words used in this iQuest, to assist students on their quest.
Page 8- 'Assessment'- for teachers and students to refer to throughout the iQuest
Page 9- 'Teachers Page' provides information on VELS/AUSVELS and information on the inquiry models used.
Page 10- 'Credits' is a list of references that were used to build this iQuest.
Instructions
1. Starting at 'Home', students are required to complete each page of the iQuest. Please note that each page is displayed across the top of the iQuest. A guide, Pete the Panda, has been provided to help guide students through some of the steps. When students reach the end of each page, Pete the Panda, will instruct them to go to the next page, if not there are instructions and links at the bottom of the page to lead students on the next activity/page.
2. Students work through each page of the iQuest, moving from the top to bottom. Please note that the information on each page is carefully sequenced to allow students to complete the work in order.
3. Students are required to watch the videos or follow the web links provided to access further information.
4. After students have watched the videos or completed their research, they are to complete the set tasks. Each task has instructions. There are also examples to guide students. Students are to refer to the 'Assessment' page for further information.
5. On conclusion of the unit, the rich task- a poster- will allow students to take action. Students will design a poster, educating their school community about protecting an endangered animal and their habitat.
1. Starting at 'Home', students are required to complete each page of the iQuest. Please note that each page is displayed across the top of the iQuest. A guide, Pete the Panda, has been provided to help guide students through some of the steps. When students reach the end of each page, Pete the Panda, will instruct them to go to the next page, if not there are instructions and links at the bottom of the page to lead students on the next activity/page.
2. Students work through each page of the iQuest, moving from the top to bottom. Please note that the information on each page is carefully sequenced to allow students to complete the work in order.
3. Students are required to watch the videos or follow the web links provided to access further information.
4. After students have watched the videos or completed their research, they are to complete the set tasks. Each task has instructions. There are also examples to guide students. Students are to refer to the 'Assessment' page for further information.
5. On conclusion of the unit, the rich task- a poster- will allow students to take action. Students will design a poster, educating their school community about protecting an endangered animal and their habitat.
What students will need to complete this iQuest:
- Computer and printer
- Software programs- Microsoft Word, Inspiration.
- A4 paper
- A3 paper
- Stationery (including pens, colouring pencils, glue, scissors etc.)
Support For Students
Throughout every stage of this iquest the teacher should be able to provide support to the students. This iQuest is set out to be done individually but by no means do you need to be strict with this. Allowing for peer collaboration is a great way to increase social and team work skills and allow a chance to share knowledge and ideas. It also offers a chance for students who are stronger academically to provide assistance to students who might be struggling with the iQuest.
We have scaffolded the learning as best as we can to allow for a greater learning experience before students set out to do the rich task. We have incorporated a variety of activities and assessment tasks to cater for the diverse learners of the classroom.
Throughout every stage of this iquest the teacher should be able to provide support to the students. This iQuest is set out to be done individually but by no means do you need to be strict with this. Allowing for peer collaboration is a great way to increase social and team work skills and allow a chance to share knowledge and ideas. It also offers a chance for students who are stronger academically to provide assistance to students who might be struggling with the iQuest.
We have scaffolded the learning as best as we can to allow for a greater learning experience before students set out to do the rich task. We have incorporated a variety of activities and assessment tasks to cater for the diverse learners of the classroom.
Key Questions and Understandings
- What are endangered and extinct animals?
- What are the main causes for animal endangerment and extinction? Understanding the effects from detrimental acts on the environment.
- Gain awareness of local and national campaigns that exist to help native endangered animals and endangered environments. What is the Australian Government doing to help? What are our local zoos doing to help?
- Understand what the animals go through, their experience, and imagine their thoughts and feelings.
- What we can do to help endangered animals and their habitats.
Assessments
This iQuest includes 3 assessment tasks which are:
Each of the above task includes a rubric to assess the students. Within the iQuest students have been made fully aware which tasks are assessed and they have access to the rubrics. There are also other minor tasks within this iQuest and it is required that the teacher still check the work being made so that students are making appropriate progress through the iQuest.
This iQuest includes 3 assessment tasks which are:
- Extinct Animals Timeline
- Open-Minded Portrait
- Endangered Species Awareness Poster
Each of the above task includes a rubric to assess the students. Within the iQuest students have been made fully aware which tasks are assessed and they have access to the rubrics. There are also other minor tasks within this iQuest and it is required that the teacher still check the work being made so that students are making appropriate progress through the iQuest.