Y5/6 Homework

All of the Year 5/6 students have been given the following homework inquiry.  The homework outlines what the students need to be doing each week, from week 5 till week 8 of term 3.  ENJOY!

Bringing nations together!

Inquiry Term Three

I am very impressed with the quality of classroom inquiry so far. Students are asking quality questions, finding information from a range of sources, processing information, analyzing information and presenting it back. Excellent work!! Now it is time to utilize these skills and create this terms inquiry document. (Remember always ask if you need advice and use the assessment schedule to guide you as well as this sheet)

Week 5:

Introduction

Create an introduction that answers the following:          

• What are the Olympic Games?
• Why are the Olympics an important event for everybody to celebrate?
• Why are the Olympics important for the host city?
• How do the Olympics bring nations together?

Timeline

Create a timeline that shows the important events in the history of the Olympics.

Week 6:

Research/White Hat Thinking (Details fact and information)

Select a country that participated. Answer the following:

• Where is this?  (Map included)
• Why did you select this country?
• How many Olympic games has this country participated in?
• How many times has this country hosted the games before?

Create a mini biography on a famous/well known Olympic athlete from this country. Include:

• Who they are (Picture included)
• Their Olympic achievements
• What they do now (especially if they no longer compete)
• Any other relevant information (In your own words)

Week 7:

Statistical Investigation

Ask a question for the basis of further investigation

Interview a range of people about their thoughts and feelings towards the Olympic Games

Create a table and graph showing your data/results

Write out statements based on the data.

Week 8:

Evaluation / Red Hat Thinking (Your thoughts)

What did you find most fascinating?

How did you manage your time?

What was your most challenging aspect of this Inquiry?

Is there anything different you would do next time to improve your final result?

The following is a guide to how the homework will be assessed:

1	Introduction/Timeline: No introduction. Research: One resource used, no map or picture and limited information. Statistical Investigation: No inquiry question asked/No data or results shown. Evaluation: No Evaluation. Presentation:  Handwritten, stapled. Cover and contents page not included. Time Management: Assignment is not completed.
2	Introduction/Timeline: Limited information on event. Research Two resources used, only 1 of the map or picture and missing information. Statistical Investigation: Simple inquiry question asked. Basic data and results shown. Only 1 or 2 statements provided.    Evaluation: 2 of the 4 questions answered. Presentation: Handwritten in parts, stapled. Cover and contents page included. Time Management: Assignment is not completed late.
3 Must	Introduction/Timeline: Answered all questions on inquiry sheet. Research Three resources used, completed all requirements on inquiry sheet Statistical Investigation: An inquiry question asked. Data and results shown. 3 statements provided. Evaluation: Evaluation questions answered. Presentation:  Typed, bound, cover, contents and bibliography page included. Each section has a clear title. Time Management: Assignment is completed and handed in on the due date.
4 Should	Introduction/Timeline: Answered all questions and shows an extra effort in outlining the significant events surrounding The Olympic Games. Research Four resources used, completed all requirements on inquiry sheet with extra effort evident. Statistical Investigation: A probing inquiry question asked. Data and results clearly shown. 4 statements provided with personal perception and thought. Evaluation: Evaluation questions answered in depth with personal reflection on the big idea. Presentation: Typed, bound, cover, contents and bibliography page. Each section has a clear title. Plus consistency of font and borders. Time Management: Assignment is completed and handed in before the due date.
5 Could	Introduction/Timeline: Answered all questions and shows an extra effort and personal expression. Research Selected a challenging country and athlete to find information on. Four resources used, completed all requirements on inquiry sheet with extra effort evident. Statistical Investigation: A probing inquiry question asked. Data and results clearly shown. 5 or more statements provided with personal perception and thought explaining the results. Evaluation: Evaluation questions answered in depth with personal reflection on the big idea depicts empathy towards people involved in the event. Presentation: All requirements met and exceptional presentation overall. Time Management: Assignment is completed and handed in before the due date. All of the weekly tasks have been handed in on time.