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Topic: Mars Contexts: Environmental, Energy Areas:  Information and Communication Technology
Year 4-8 Level Two and Three
Situation: after an extensive study on Mars and the recent publicity it has received we wish to present our new found knowledge to other syndicates
Design Brief: prepare and share a presentation which includes information, facts and some opinions about the latest exploration of Mars
Specifications: Computer group
- information must include graphics, text and photos
- use encyclopaedia CD roms, internet, and scanner
- must be in Slideshow format

Video group
- must have an interview
- must have facts
-  must be filmed in different locations
- must have a simulation
- write a script
Technological Knowledge and Understanding
Objective: Level 2:4 identify and discuss ways in which a specific technology is communicated and promoted
Learning Experiences:

1. collect all available information on Mars
2. investigate how Sojourner moves around and where it has been
3. Identify misconceptions and true conceptions about the planet
4. investigate all types of methods that have been used to communicate the information back to scientists and people in their own homes, compare the methods, make an informed decision on what is the best technology used
Technological Capability
Objective: Level 2:6a discuss possible solutions and strategies and select and develop a suitable option
Learning Experiences:

1. choose an aspect of Mars that you would like to cover for a presentation
2. select appropriate resources and material
3. plan presentation by storyboarding
4. present presentation in a form of a seminar
Technology and Society
Objective: Level 2:8 explore and compare roles of some example of technology in daily life in their own and another place

1. compare the technology that has been used in Sojourner to technologies used in moving vehicles on earth
2. survey people to their opinions about living on another planet
Assessment
Level 2:4 identify and discuss ways in which a specific technology is communicated and promoted Assessment Task:
investigate all types of methods that have been used to communicate the information back to scientists and people in their own homes, compare the methods, make an informed decision on what is the best technology used		 Level 3
identify and compare the ways particular technological developments are communicated and promoted to specific groups		 Level 2
identify and discuss ways in which a specific technology is communicated and promoted		 Level 1
share ideas about some ways in which familiar technological developments are communicated

written by Jacqui Sharp

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