Connections

Term 1 2014 RHPS Inquiry

RHPS THROUGHLINES
!! Term !! Term !! Term !! Term

1: Connections (history) 2: Scientific Change (chemical science) 3: Citizenship (history/ civics and citizenship) 4: Curiosity (physical science)

Connections
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overarching throughline concept for Term 1, 2014 is CONNECTIONS. !! On a piece of paper, record your understanding of the concept of Connections. !! With a person who is not in your team, spend a few minutes discussing your understandings of Connections.

Defining CONNECTIONS
noun plural noun: connections !! 1. a relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else. "the connections between social attitudes and productivity" !! synonyms:link, relationship, relation, relatedness, interrelation, interrelatedness, interconnection, interdependence, association, attachment, bond, tie, tie-in, correspondence, parallel, analogy; Morebearing, relevance ! ! 2. N. Amer.informal a supplier of narcotics.

Exploring Unit Hero. . .

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Hero is the non-negotiable tool for inquiry planning at Rolling Hills. !! With your 2014 team, take the next 10 minutes to explore the possible concept, concept phrase, rationale, essential questions and taking action that your team might work with in the coming term. !! www.unithero.com.au

Almost there . . .
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throughlines document is nearing completion! !! A draft version of the term overview is available to all staff. !! This will be finalised the Monday after planning week to allow for any adjustments.

Embedded in all curriculum areas

!! Working

with a member of your team, discuss how the inquiry concept of CONNECTIONS can be incorporated into literacy and numeracy lessons.

Reflective Journal
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Reflective Journal can form the basis of assessment 'OF' student learning against many of the General capabilities, in particular Personal and social capability, Critical and creative thinking, Ethical behaviour and Intercultural understanding. It can be referred to when writing reports. It may also be used as an assessment for learning tool to guide teacher planning.

Habits of Mind
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to your students that developing good Habits of Mind helps you to behave intelligently when you DON'T know the answer. -Unit Hero !! When planning with your team, explore the Habits of Mind that you could explicitly teach in the Connections units.

As far as connections go. .

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