RATW Student Inquiry

ProjectTerm 4, 2013

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How to choose yourInquiry

and inquiry questions....

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Step 1... Choose one of the broad 3 categories

that interests you! 1. Popular Culture

2. Migration Experiences3. Environment Movement

Note: keep in mind that these areas are very broad... you may have a topic already in mind that you can then check fits into one of these categories...

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My example...

For example, I have chosen... 1. Popular Culture

2. Migration Experiences3. Environment Movement

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Step 2... Choose a more specific area out of the

broad category you just chose. *What floats your boat?

*What tickles your curiosity?

*What is an area you would like to know more about?

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My example...

For example, within ‘Environment Movement’ I would like to learn more about.....

NUCLEAR POWER?<!>>!!!

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Step 3... Identify 4 specific areas to do with/or about your

chosen topic that you could investigate....

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My example... 1. The origins and uses of Nuclear Power (WWII).

2. The debate around, and ethics of, using Nuclear Power.

3. The environmental effects of Nuclear Power throughout the 20th century

4. The future of Nuclear Power: A solution to carbon emissions?

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Step 4... Turn your 4 areas around to form:

QUESTIONS of INQUIRY!

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My example... 1. The origins and uses of Nuclear Power (WWII).

2. The debate around, and ethics of using Nuclear Power.

3. The environmental effects of Nuclear Power throughout the 20th century

4. Future of Nuclear Power: A solution to carbon emissions?

How and when did nuclear power become a global issue and how has it changed the outcome of History (with particular reference to WWII)?

What are the pro’s and con’s that surround the use of Nuclear Power?

How does the mining and use of uranium impact the natural environment?

Is Nuclear Power a viable clean source of power for the future?

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Examples of not so good questions...

What is Nuclear Power?

How was Nuclear Power used in WWI?

Why is Nuclear Power sometimes seen as being bad?

How will Nuclear Power be used in the future?

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Step 5... Does your topic and subsequent questions

cover or are relevant to at least 3 of the following 5 areas we have studied this year?

Check the relevance of your information so far.

1. Migration/multiculturalism2. The Environment 3. WWI/WWII4. Human Right’s5. Religion

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Your turn....

Steps: 1. Choose either:

- Popular Culture- Migration Experiences- Environment Movement

2. Choose a more specific area within the

one you just chose....3. Think of 4 specific areas within the last

area you chose to look at even closer!

3. Turn your 4 areas into questions for inquiry!

5. Check that your questions for inquiry

are relevant to at least 3 out of the 5 areas of

study we have covered.

6. Begin Inquiry!

!! yay!

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Activity

Once completed these steps and are ready to begin your inquiry, you are to share your questions

of inquiry with the rest of the class for feedback.

Make sure the steps you took are visible on your Wiki!

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