Torrens Catchment
JUMP to:
  1. Preparation
  2. Research
  3. After Excursion
  4. Evaluation

 KNOWLEDGE
What is STORMWATER?
(Form)

What pollutants are in the Stormwater?
(Form)

What are the main sources of these pollutants?
(Form)

COMPREHENSION
How does it get into our rivers?
(Function)

ANALYSIS
What effect does it have 
on the river system?
(Causation)

How has the environment changed because of human settlement?
(Change)

APPLICATION
What is being done to prevent and solve the problem?
(Responsibility)

What should WE do?
What CAN we do?
(Responsibility)

What groups are dealing with this issue locally? What varying opinions are there about this issue?
(Perspective)

How are other countries dealing with similar issues?
(Connections)

1
  • discuss the questions on left under INQUIRY
  • together read through the instructions below
  • deal with any questions about what to do
SYNTHESIS
Make a web page with a heading, your name, 
the concept map and links to:
  • Description of Stormwater
  • Causes of pollution
  • Effects of pollution
  • Dealing with pollution
  • Global perspective

or similar pages of your choosing.

STEPS
  • open Netscape Composer 
  • SAVE page now (must follow steps below)
  • open 'Pembnet' in Internet Explorer
  • click on 'Junior School' to get to JNET
  • click on CURRICULUM 
  • click on COMPUTING
  • click on 'How to...'
  • click on 'Creating Web Pages'
  • use these instructions as a guide to help you make your web pages
  • under 'How to..' there may be other instructions you could also use
TIPS: 
  • create your own Word Art Heading in Word
  • capture it using Paintshop Pro (see 'How to...')
  • then make it transparent (see 'How to...')
TIP: 
  • if buttons in Netscape are not working...
  • click on the MENUS to find the long way

    • (after inserting an image the buttons will often become active again)
SAVING ** Follow carefully **
  • click on FILE then SAVE
  • change the location to MY FILES
  • make a new folder called 'web_fred' 

    • (substitute YOUR name and ensure there are NO capitals and NO spaces)
  • press ENTER twice to stamp the name on the folder and put at the top
  • with your web folder at the top...
  • name the first page 'index' (no capitals)
  • press ENTER twice (requires a double save)
  • when naming other pages check your web folder is at the top
  • use one or two words but NO spaces or capitals
     

Class discussions and brainstorming

INDEX web page with concept map and linked pages for each concept

Concept map

 

 

2
Research the questions from above.
Use the links provided in 
JNET_Curriculum_Computing_Year 6
  • add clear, precise information to the relevant web pages you have created
  • consider the layout of your web page

    • (use tables to put information and pictures next to each other)
  • consider fonts, size and colours
  • add relevant images 

 

Information and pictures in web pages

 

ANALYSIS
What do we predict our data will show from the excursion?

What do the results from the excursion tell us?
 

3
After Excursion to Torrens Catchment
  • create a spreadsheet and graph with data collected on excursion
  • insert images (and video with Mrs S's help)

 

Spreadsheet of results

Photos included in web pages

 

EVALUATION
What have I learnt?

What is the best aspect of my presentation?

What could I have done better?

How does my presentation compare with others?

Which presentation is the best for teaching others about the issue of STORMWATER and the River Torrens?

Why?

How did I learn best?

4
  • individually go through the questions on the left and think about them to yourself
  • open Inspiration and create a mind map giving an overview of what you now know that you didn't know before (new knowledge)
  • in pairs share your presentations
    • how quickly and easily can you reach an understanding of the issues with STORMWATER?
    • consider layout and overall appeal
    • consider readability - fonts, sizes, colours
    • consider use of images
    • give each other positive and constructive feedback
    • go back and make adjustments to your own presentation if necessary
  • class discussion on how we learnt best and why we think certain things will be remembered longer than others?
     

 

Mind Map in Inspiration

Two sets of web pages included on JNET for others to use

Everyone's web pages included in collection to be add to a CD at end of year