Activity
A group of Year 7 students are studying the habitat of the orangutan, and the influence of several factors on their survival as a species.Outcomes - curriculum
Biological Science - Describe interactions between living things and between living things and their non-living surroundings.Geography - Explain how natural processes and human activities change environments.
English - Use strategies to select resources, locate, interpret and synthesise key information and ideas from a range of texts.
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Property One
An eLF that sets up a scenario for students to investigate.
Congratulations! You have been selected to help save the Orangutan! This has been made possible because of an exciting discovery.
The Indonesian government has discovered a pristine island that they have called Aman Island. It may be perfect for a sanctuary for the orangutan. It has been decided that your team will investigate the island to see if it is suitable for orangutans. There are several activities you will need to do to assess the suitability of the island, and then report back to the Indonesian government so that they can make decisions about what resources, restrictions to access and ongoing support will be needed for this sanctuary to work.
If this strategy works, there may be the possibility of implementing strategies across Indonesia to save all orangutan habitats.
| Activities | Activities 1. Investigate the habitat of the Orangutan in Indonesia. Remember that habitat consists of four main categories - Food, shelter (from weather and predators), water and somewhere safe to raise young. NOTE- the first resource website in the Online Research area is full of background information on habitats and causes of their destruction.2. Find out what factors are contributing to the destruction of their habitat.3. Investigate the Aman Island information page in the resource viewer - this will describe the newly-discovered island so that you can determine whether it will be suitable for an orangutan sanctuary.4. Your team must create a report on the suitability of the island for a sanctuary - what would have to be done to the island to make it a suitable habitat for the orangutan?This report can be in electronic format (web page, Powerpoint) or paper format, but must include the following:* Text* Images* At least one map* References (where you got your information)The report must be addressed to the Indonesian Government, must be proofread and must be in your own words.An assessment rubric is included in the Online Research area. Please save a copy and read it before you start. |
| Concept Development | What factors are threatening the existence of the orangutan?Are the factors affecting the survival of the orangutan avoidable?Can humans save the orangutan? |
| Online Research |
www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/basics.html www.orangutan.org.uk/history/habitat.php |
| Offline Research | Library books on Indonesia, endangered animals, human impact on environments and the orangutan.Guest speaker from the World Wildlife Fund. |
| Student Presentation Format Required | WebpageWritten ReportPowerPoint or other electronic publishing option to be negotiated with the teacher. |
| Student Submit | Please submit to teacher in person. |
Teacher Notes
| Notes | In Year 7, students at Pyramid Hill P-10 are studying the habitat of the orangutan, and the influence of several factors on their survival as a species. The students are also studying Indonesian as their LOTE. |
| Learning Outcomes | Science Level 5 - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE - Living together: past, present and future - SCBS0502Describe interactions berween living things and between living things and their non-living surroundings.SOSE Level 5 - GEOGRAPHY - SOGE0501 - Explain how natural processes and human activities change environments.English Level 5 - STRATEGIES - NRE0504- Use strategies to select resources, locate, interpret and synthesise key information and ideas from a range of texts. |
| Skill Development | Locating relevant information.Comparing information from different sources.Taking notes that are properly referenced.Evaluating information. |
| Education Authority Initiatives | EE - Environmental EducationLOTE - Languages Other Than EnglishLT - Learning TechnologiesMY - Middle YearsSIS - Science in Schools |
| Learning Styles | Bloom's Taxonomy |
| Assessment Styles | CriteriaRubrichttp://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/general/ |
Outcome addressed;
Biological Science - Describe interactions between living things and between living things and their non-living surroundings.Geography - Explain how natural processes and human activities change environments.
English - Use strategies to select resources, locate, interpret and synthesise key information and ideas from a range of texts.
| Bloom's Taxonomy |
Knowledge
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Comprehension
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Application
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Analysis
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Synthesis
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Evaluation
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| LearningStyles |
Visual
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Auditory
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Kinaesthetic & Tactile
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| Multiple Intelligences |
Linguistic
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Logical-mathematical
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Visual-spatial
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Bodily kinaesthetic
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Musical
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Interpersonal
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Intrapersonal
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Naturalist
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Property Two
A shared journal where students reflect on their impact on the world around them and, in particular, the habitats of local animals.
Outcome addressed;
Biological Science - Describe interactions between living things and between living things and their non-living surroundings.Geography - Explain how natural processes and human activities change environments.
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Property Three
Students work in pairs or groups of three to create a rap song about saving the orang-utan. They then record the rap with a digital video recorder and upload the file to a Notice Board for the rest of the class to view.
Outcome addressed;
Biological Science - Describe interactions between living things and between living things and their non-living surroundings.Geography - Explain how natural processes and human activities change environments.
English - Use strategies to select resources, locate, interpret and synthesise key information and ideas from a range of texts.
| Bloom's Taxonomy |
Knowledge
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Comprehension
|
Application
|
Analysis
|
Synthesis
|
Evaluation
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| LearningStyles |
Visual
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Auditory
|
Kinaesthetic & Tactile
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| Multiple Intelligences |
Linguistic
|
Logical-mathematical
|
Visual-spatial
|
Bodily kinaesthetic
|
Musical
|
Interpersonal
|
Intrapersonal
|
Naturalist
|
