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Term 4 Australian scientists
Assignment submission

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Workbooklet hard copy or submitted to Moodle including: Group work section (p. 1- 2) My researched selection criteria (p. 6) My research on my Australian scientist (p.7) Groups prioritized selection criteria (p.8) Chosen scientist to be honoured (p.9) References included (Referenced correctly) Self evaluation (p. 11) Group infographic in pdf (submitted to Moodle) including Title Selection criteria for naming rights to medal Information on the chosen scientist. Images (referenced) Names of group members

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Science as a Human Endeavour

Sub-strand Nature and development of science Science knowledge can develop through collaboration and connecting ideas across the disciplines of science. Scientific knowledge changes as new evidence becomes available, and some scientific discoveries have significantly changed peoples understanding of the world. Sub-strand Use and influence of science Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations.

Planning for Completion

Task Item
Why group work? (p. 1-2) Selection criteria Individual scientist research Group selection criteria Infographic / poster Submission of workbooklet Submission of infogrpahic

When?
Week 1 Week 2 Week 2 Week 2 Week 2 - 4 Week 4 Week 4

Teacher sign of

Done?

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DIMENSION 5: HABITS OF MIND Critical Thinking

Thinking Interdependently

Work together, Learn from each other Respect and listen to one another, Share your knowledge, energies and experiences.

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Why group work?

Can you think of some situations where people work in groups or teams to achieve something? Science Research, Health etc Industry, Commerce

Sports

Other

Why work in a group why work interdependently rather than independently? Thomas Edison, when asked why he had a team of twenty-one assistants said: If I could solve all the problems myself, I would. Michael Jordans first basketball coach in his freshman year at UNC, Dean Smith, said to him: Michael, if you can't pass, you can't play.
Think about the strengths (positives) and weaknesses (negatives) of working in a group or team and complete the following table.

Strengths (+)

Weaknesses (-)

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What is an effective group or team?

What do you think an ineffective working group would look like? What would a effective group be like?

Groups
What an effective group looks like. Sharing of the work of the group. Contributing to group discussions. Staying on task. What an ineffective group looks like.

Listening to others.

Respecting others. Completing assigned tasks on time.

Other

Some quotes TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.

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Year 8 Science Project

Scenario
The Florey Medal was established in 1998 by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science in honour of the Australian Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sir Howard Florey, who developed penicillin. It is awarded biennially to an Australian biomedical researcher for significant achievements in biomedical science and human health advancement. In a similar spirit, the Australian Academy of Science hopes next year to establish an award for outstanding science students. The AAS wishes to name the medal after an Australian scientist who provides the greatest inspiration for young people considering a future career in science. After months of consultation, they have narrowed the choices down to the following:

David Unaipon (1872-1967): Inventor Douglas Mawson (1882-1958) Geologist and explorer Elizabeth Kenny (1886-1952) nurse and author William Bragg (1890-1971) - crystallographer Marcus Oliphant (1901 2000) - Physicist Dorothy Hill ( 1907-1997) Geologist and Palaeontologist Frank Fenner (1914-2010) - virologist Fred Hollows (1929-1993): Ophthalmologist Graeme Clark (1935- ): Otolaryngeal surgeon and engineer Peter Doherty (1940- ): Veterinarian and Immunologist Elizabeth Blackburn ( 1948- ) molecular geneticist Andrew Thomas (1951- ): Astronaut Barry Marshall (1951- ) medical researcher Fiona Woods (1958- ): Plastic surgeon and burns specialist Ian Frazer (1953- ): Immunologist Brian Schmidt (1967- ) - Astrophysicist Working both independently and interdependently, investigate the research work of 3 or 4 of the Australian scientists listed (or one of your own approved by your teacher); select the scientist who provides the greatest inspiration for young people interested in a career in science; and justify your choice.

TASK

You will research the work of 3 or 4 Australian scientists per group (each student in the group will research one scientist) Decide on the selection criteria for the AAS award Choose the scientist you think best fits the criteria. Justify your choice Present your work as an infographic

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Stepping it out
Form Groups of 3 or 4 students

Assign roles individual research of scientist and selection criteria

Meet in group to share research; decide on selection criteria and decide which scientist best fits criteria

Planning and preparation of final product

Refine and complete product

Submit workbooklet and infographic

Term 4 - Week 3 The Task

Step 1: Students form groups of 3-4 students Step 2: Each student chooses a scientist from the list or other approved Australian scientist

My Group:
Student Scientist

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Step 2

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Week 2-3

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Each student selects scientist from the list Each student agrees to research selection criteria for other awards e.g Florey Medal, Australian of year, Young Tall Poppy Science Awards, Young Australian of the year Individual research on topic your chosen scientist and selection criteria for other awards; prepare information to share with other students in the group email to other group members Students assemble in Groups to brainstorm selection criteria decide on selection criteria prioritise selection criteria choose the scientist that best meets your criteria Preparation of final product discuss the 4 or 5 scientists present selection criteria present the winning scientist justify your choice. Assemble product reshape and finalise. Product due Monday 7th November; completed work booklets to be submitted by each student. In the format of your choice. Ensure this is acceptable to your teacher.

Step 5

Week 4 Week 5 Submit My task is

Step 6 Step 7

Individual Task Description Research selection criteria for various awards Prepare a list of selection criteria you think would be import for the AAS Medal write these in the space provided in this booklet. Research chosen scientist Prepare and summarise significant achievements of chosen scientist (100 250 words) write your notes in the space provided in this booklet. Email your finding to other group members

Tick as completed

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My selection criteria

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8. References

Teacher signature:

Note: you may not have 8 points to include. However you should find at least 5 or 6 suitable criteria. 6

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Information on my Australian scientist

Name of scientist Achievements how does he/she fit the criteria? Why should he/she be honoured by the medal?

References

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Information on my Australian scientist

Name of scientist Achievements how does he/she fit the criteria? Why should he/she be honoured by the medal?

References

Teacher signature:

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Term 1 - Week 2-3

Step 4: Students assemble in Groups to brainstorm selection criteria decide on selection criteria prioritise selection criteria choose scientists that best meets criteria

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Final Selection criteria - prioritised

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RECOMMENDED SCIENTIST REASONS JUSTIFICATION

Teacher signature: Step 5 Preparation of final product Infographic present selection criteria present the winning scientist Outline the achievements of the chosen scientists To have faults and not reform them, -- this indeed would be pronounced as having faults. Confucius

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DIMENSION 5: HABITS OF MIND Critical Thinking

Evaluate the effectiveness of your actions.

Be reflective. Set your own standards. Learn from your mistakes and others. Take time to consider.

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Week 6 Self-evaluation Contribution to the Group

Rating Rarely 1. Completed assigned tasks. 2. Contributed to Group discussions. 3. Shared of information with Group. 4. Contributed to problem-solving/selection of criteria and scientist in Group. 5. Listened to other members and respected other point of view. 6. Encouraged and supported group members. 7. Refrained from dominating the discussion, decision making and the final product.
Identify at least one strength you have displayed as a group member: Suggest one way you could improve your contribution to the group:

Sometimes

Often

Teacher signature:

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Name____________________________ Assessable criteria - Booklet

Descriptors Assessable elements Knowledge and understanding (Booklet p6-7) Individual mark Science skills (Booklet p8-9) Individual mark Reflecting (p 1,2, 12) Individual mark

A
Reproduces and interprets complex and challenging scientific concepts processes and ideas. Discerning analysis and evaluation to draw wellreasoned conclusions

B
Reproduces and interprets complex or challenging scientific concepts processes and ideas. Logical analysis and evaluation to draw reasoned conclusions

The student work demonstrates evidence of: Reproduces scientific concepts processes and ideas. Describes simple scientific processes and ideas.

Recognizes isolated simple scientific ideas.

Relevant analysis and evaluation to draw credible conclusions

Narrow analysis and evaluation to propose obvious conclusions

Cursory analysis and evaluation to propose conclusions

Perceptive reflection on science investigations, values, perspectives and learning

Informed reflection on science investigations, values, perspectives and learning

Relevant reflection on science investigations, values, perspectives and learning

Superficial reflection on science investigations, values, perspectives and learning

Cursory reflection on science investigations, values, perspectives and learning

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Name_________________________ Group members____________________________ Assessable criteria - Presentation - infographic

Descriptors Assessable elements Knowledge and understanding information presented Science Skills communication (scientific literacy) Science Skills communication (design and creativity)

B
Reproduces and interprets complex or challenging scientific concepts processes and ideas. Accurate communication using scientific terminology images and illustrations. Demonstrates a command of the principal conventions of written language. Selection, design and presentation of scientific information through an infographic poster.

The student work demonstrates evidence of: Reproduces and interprets complex and challenging scientific concepts processes and ideas. Clear and accurate communication using scientific terminology, images and illustrations. Consistently demonstrates a command of the principal conventions of written language. (images are referenced) Discriminating selection, design and presentation of scientific information through an innovative infographic poster.

Reproduces scientific concepts processes and ideas.

Describes simple scientific processes and ideas.

Recognizes isolated simple scientific ideas.

Sound communication using terminology, images and Illustrations. Some lapses in the use of conventions of written language. Selection and presentation of scientific information through an infographic poster.

Communication using language, images and illustrations, Frequent lapses in correct use of written conventions.

Unclear communication using language, images or illustrations. Frequent lapses in correct use of written conventions. Presentation of few scientific ideas through an infographic poster

Presentation of scientific information through an infographic poster.

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Some hints and ideas for creating an infographic:

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