1.+Introduction

= Information about this wiki and its content... =

The following wiki is a planning guide for the Key Learning Area of Studies of Society and Environment and will focus on Year 5 students. This Wiki will allow teachers to teach an inquiry unit using ICT. The Wiki will focus on the two strands which are Time, Continuity and Change and Culture and Identity from the Year 5 Essential Learnings.

The inquiry learning activities are interactive and will develop some of the key values of SOSE such as social justice, peace and democratic process. As well, the Queensland School Curriculum is based on the notion that students will become lifelong learners. Attributes of a lifelong learner such as a knowledgeable person with deep understanding, an active investigator, an effective communicator and a reflective and self- directed learner will be developed through Ways of Working. These Ways of Working which include posing and refining questions for investigations, collecting and organising information and evidence to determine different perspectives and distinguish facts from opinions will all be developed within this unit.

The three different tasks that the students will complete which are blog entries, concept map using bubbl.us and a powerpoint presentation using 280 Slides will encourage and develop students' knowledge and understanding of ICTs.

This wiki will also contain an online resource page that includes links to valuable resources such as short videos, websites and ideas for lessons that will assist teachers to plan units.

By Heather Scott 12257766 ED3441