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Higher School Certificate Student Research Assessment Task for the elective
Quantum to Quarks.

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Scenario.

You have been asked to assist your fellow students who have elected to study the topic “Quantum to Quarks”.
To engage in this activity you will need to select one of the ideas or applications listed below.

Possible ideas / applications are:

Compare and contrast the contribution made by Heisenberg and Pauli with that of Chadwick and Fermi to the development of Atomic theory. Of the two who made the greater contribution and why.

Describe the Manhatten project and what significance did it have for society.

Describe the uses of radio isotopes and what significance havethey been in each of the areas they have been applied.

Step 1. After selecting the application/ideas that most interest you, you are now to build a online research module that addresses the statement provided.
What is an online research module?
View brief powerpoint on Online research modules
View steps to build a online research module

Step 2. To get started convert the statement into a “Focus Question” that requires Higher Order Thinking to answer. Click on the link below to view an example of how to do this.
Link that shows how to construct Higher Order Thinking questions

Step 3. After designing your focus question create a series of sub-questions (scaffolds) which will help guide your fellow students thinking. These sub questions are evident in the example linked under step 2 and also the next link provided.
view the scaffolding on this site

Step 4. Locate a suitable bibliography of web sites that will guide your fellow students in exploring the questions you have asked.

Step 5. Prepare your Online Research Module for presentation paying particular attention to:

Providing a scenario leading to the focus question.
Clearly stating the sub questions required to be used as scaffolding
Explicitly link to a minimum of eight online sites which support your focus question.
What assessment criteria will be used to determine the value of the work done?

Download a blank template for a Research Module

The presentation must:

Be a minimum ten minutes and a maximum of fifteen minutes in duration.
A quality presentation must include:

1. Online Research Module (15 marks)

Questions and answers that demonstrate Higher Order Thinking.
Links setting out your answer to each of the questions you have asked needs to be done.

Links that address the questions asked.
Working links.
Safe and appropriate links,
A logical sequence that makes it easy to follow.

2. Class presentation (5 marks)

Clear voice, eye contact, pace of delivery, appropriate visual support,
A six hat reflection on the creation of the module as well as the content of the module.
Find out more about the Six Thinking Hats

Teacher note: Consideration may be given to breaking down the marks allocated to meet individual schools syllabus outcomes. Rubrics could be created.

If you would like to learn more about Higher Order Thinking visit the sites listed at this link. Links to Higher Order Thinking sites

CAP Modules | CAP HomePage

Scenario.

You have been asked to assist your fellow students who have elected to study the topic “Quantum to Quarks”. To engage in this activity you will need to select one of the ideas or applications listed below.

Step 4. Locate a suitable bibliography of web sites that will guide your fellow students in exploring the questions you have asked.

You have been asked to assist your fellow students who have elected to study the topic “Quantum to Quarks”.
To engage in this activity you will need to select one of the ideas or applications listed below.