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=Monday 7th OCTOBER= Welcome back to Term 4. During this week we will finish off the Law Unit before moving to a Unit of Work in Geography. Today I would like you to do the following:

> > 1. // Shelly's mobile phone was her absolute pride and joy. She has been very upset since it was lost or stolen at a party on Friday night. She has only had the mobile since her 15th birthday in July. Her parents signed her up for a 24 month contract. The company has refused to cancel the contract and expects Shelly (or her parents) to pay-out the remainder of the contract. Can she avoid paying? // > > > > 2. // Zeeta is only 16 years old but looks much older. She desperately wants a tatoo of her boyfriend's face on her shoulder even though her parents' disapprove. // > > // Is it different if she gets her parents permission first before having a tattoo of her boyfriend’s face on her shoulder? // > > > 3. // Roberto's Uncle Sal gave him $20 and sent him to the corner shop to buy a packet of cigarettes. Roberto is only 11 years old and because the shopkeeper knows him and his uncle well he sells him the cigarettes. A policeman greets Roberto as he leaves the store holding the cigarettes. // > > > > 4. // Shamlina and her parents fled from the Taliban in Afganistan and have now settled in Australia as refugees. In Afganistan more than 50 percent of young girls are married before they are 16 years old. This is the custom and Shamlina's parents have promised her in marriage to her 38 year old second cousin even though she is only 10 years old. Plans are being made for Shamlina to marry him on her 11th Birthday. // // Will this marriage be recognised in Australia? // > > > 5. // Francis Henry Wallace Bertrand Godfrey Jones Jnr has just finished Year 10. He has never liked his long name and wants to change it simply to Jason Jones. Can he do this and what is required? // > > > Answer ALL parts to these case studies in your Workbooks
 * 1) Go to **Voice Your Opinion** and complete the two feedback reports for **Mr Reichelt** and **Mr Piasente**. Please make thoughtful and constructive comments;
 * 2) ** Use the website ** [|www.lawstuff.org.au] ** to help you provide advice or answers to the following problems: **

=Wednesday 19th SEPTEMBER= The Victorian Police research project should be completed today or finished over the school holidays. It will be due on Monday 8th October (start of Term 3). Upload your Prezi or PowerPoint under the Legal Studies link but don't forget the other written parts of this project should also be printed out and submitted.

If you finish this task you can start drafting your CAT Essay (refer Legal Studies for Topic)

=Wednesday 12th SEPTEMBER= Complete ‘Pass the Bill’ - []
 * Online learning activity:**

=Monday 27th AUGUST= You will continue with the Politics Unit with Mr Piasente.

However, your projects need to be uploaded urgently for assessment! ie. 25 Ways to Stretch Your Dollar and the CPI project. A reminder also that your Credit Worthiness pamphlet is also due and should be handed in ASAP.

Your Political Compass activity: [|www.politicalcompass.org/test]

=Monday 14th AUGUST= Sorry, but I am sick today but hope to be back tomorrow. Please continue with the two budgeting tasks that we commenced on Wednesday (see below) Complete these tasks working in pairs. Print out your completed solutions and paste them into your work books.

When (if) you complete these tasks you can attempt the class challenges, check out the Joke of the Week and perhaps see if your name appears in the Hall of Fame. If you have done this, then you can work on your homework task - **25 Ways to Stretch Your Dollar**.

Use your time wisely in my absence!

=Wednesday 8th AUGUST= Open the following document and complete the two budgeting case studies.

Print out your completed solutions and glue them into your workbooks. = =

= = =Monday 6th AUGUST= We will start with the goal setting / budgeting simulation which can be accessed at [] Start by setting simple goals and as you experiment (and succeed) set more difficult options. The simulation requires you to access information, respond to changed conditions and make decisions which will enable you to succeed in achieving your chosen goals.

The second task involves completion of a personal budgeting task which I will outline in class (Alex case study). You will require the following spreadsheet to complete this task:

= = =Monday 30th JULY= Today's research task revolves around the CPI. You will need to access various web sites to complete the following.
 * What components make up the CPI?
 * How is CPI data gathered?
 * How does the weighting system operate and why is it necessary?
 * Explain whether you believe the CPI is reliable.
 * How often is the CPI reviewed?
 * What was used before the CPI to measure inflation?
 * Rank the major Australian cities according to how expensive it is to live in each

Choose the best medium to present and report back your research findings.

(The following web site may help you understand how inflation was measured BEFORE the CPI was introduced: [|http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/webfaq.nsf/home/consumer+price+index+faqs#Anchor4] )

= = =Monday 16th JULY= In the very near future you will be selecting subjects for next year. Students in the SEAL program are expected to select a VCE subject(s) as part of their studies in 2013. You will be expected to attend a counselling session on August 1st to discuss your proposed program for next year. To prepare for this counselling session I would like you to **reflect on both your progress this year and future opportunities** by completing the following tasks on your **Private** wiki page.

1. Write a paragraph which provides an overview of your Semester 1 reports. 2. Write a paragraph explaining how you feel about your report and the comments made by your teachers. 3. List the three main strengths evident in your Semester 1 reports (mentioned in two or more subject reports). 4. Outline any areas of weakness which have been mentioned and explain how you intend to address these areas in Semester 2. 5. Open your sealed envelope which contains the three goals you set yourself for Semester 1 in Humanities. Describe how successful you were at achieving each of these goals. (If you were unsuccessful or partially unsuccessful in achieving any goal, explain what steps you need to take in Semester 2) 6. (Think carefully before you complete this task) Write a paragraph outlining the skills and attitributes you believe you have demonstrated or possess which will enable you to succeed in VCE studies next year. 7. Set yourself three goals for Semester 2 in Humanities AND explain how you intend to go about achieving each of these goals. Also outline how you will be able to measure / determine the degree to which you have been successful in achieving these goals.

(Goals should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely)

Note: Your reflections on the above tasks will comprise part of the the Economics Unit assessment on your Semester 2 final report.

NOW THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ABOVE TASKS DO RESEARCH AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR WORKBOOKS: 1. Define the economic term 'inflation'. 2. Research the two different types of inflation in a maximum of 30 words (use images and words to make the concepts clearly understood) 3. Outline all of the 'winners' when inflation is running at high rates. 4. Who are the 'losers' when inflation is running at high rates? 5. Research the ways in which the Government tries to manage the inflation rate in the economy? What other organisations are also involved in this process and what tools do they use? 6. How exactly is inflation measured? 7. Which countries are currently experiencing very high rates of inflation in the world today?

= = =Monday 25th JUNE= Glog presentations including brief 1 minute summary of the key points.

= = = = =MONDAY 18TH JUNE= 1. Now that presentations are over (and Semester 1 Reports have been written) you have the opportunity to write my report for the Semester. I will not take offence from any constructive criticism or suggestions which would make me a better teacher during the second semester. I just ask that you make an honest and forthright comment. Click now on the **Voice Your Opinion** link to write my report.

2. Your second task is to work on your GLOG. You need to do research and gather images, key facts, audio and video files etc which will make your 'electronic poster' interesting and informative. **I am looking for innovation, creativity and brilliant projects** - I will not accept anything less!!!!! = =

=MONDAY 28TH MAY= Presentations! = = = = = = =MONDAY 21ST MAY= Research Projects - presentations start next week!!

= = = = =MONDAY 14TH MAY= Today's tasks include:

1. Self evaluation of progress for Term 2 - complete on Private Pages a review of your progress using the following headings:
 * Preparedness for Learning (books, pens, attendance, punctuality, attitude, engagement in lessons)
 * Effort
 * Level of Understanding
 * Homework and Meeting Deadlines (including unfinished, late or tasks not attempted)
 * Quality of Work Produce
 * Areas for Improvement (outline two and the strategies you might use to improve)

2. Discussion on Governor Davey proclamation (click here)

3. Commence research projects in preparation for teaching the class on your topic (both a presentation + class activity must be organised) = =

=MONDAY 7TH MAY= Today I want to conclude our exploration of frontier violence and aboriginal resistance during the 1800's. The Black Wars map summary task needs to be completed and your version of the Wangaratta massacre incident needs to be finished and upload to this wiki: History --> Aboriginal Studies --> George Faithfull Incident.

= = = = =MONDAY 30TH APRIL=

See below!!!!!!!

Create your own animated Dreamtime Story using appropriate software. ( Samples )

= = =TUESDAY 24TH APRIL= All of the tasks previously set need to be completed and uploaded (see below). At the moment **less than a quarter of the class** has managed to successfully complete the tasks set for Monday. (Ask other members of the class for help if you are experiencing problems uploading your completed tasks.)

FINISHED?

If you have finished you can listen to some Dreamtime stories at the following sites: [] (12 animated dreamtime stories to choose from) []

You will need earphones so that you do not disturb other students in the class. Ask your teacher to access the library earphones if you do not have any.

After you have listened to some of these stories you are free to attempt any of the Brainteasers on the class wiki as very few student have made any real effort recently to solve these problems.

= = =MONDAY 23RD APRIL= I am concerned that some members of this class are commencing to struggle under the workload because they are too **disorganised** and/or don't **use classtime effectively** (too talkative and lacking focus) and/or are not doing their **homework!** **I expect you to do your best! I also expect you to extend yourself and take personal responsibility for your learning and skill development or you will struggle in future years because you have not acquired the skills and knowledge to succeed.**

**TASKS:**
 * You need to WORK, WORK, WORK today as we have limited computer access which means additional homework if you don't use today's sessions wisely.**
 * 1) Complete the three research tasks on Kulin traditional life (refer 16th April instructions)
 * 2) Write a letter that a settler, officer or convict of the First Fleet could have written to a friend in England. Explain about their life in the new land, encounters with the Aboriginal people, and the problems that were faced.

OR

Using speech bubbles, create a picture story of the new settlement from the Aboriginal people's point of view who witnessed the arrival of the First Fleet.

3. Redraft and complete your film review of BABAKIEURIA. = = NOTE: The Photostory reports from the Tall Ships Excursion to Williamstown remain outstanding and need to be submitted.
 * Print and submit Task 1.
 * Upload your letter to "**Letters Back Home**" (History --> Aboriginal Studies Unit -->) or hand in your completed cartoon
 * Upload your film review to "**Babakieuria**" (History --> Aboriginal Studies Unit -->)

=MONDAY 16TH APRIL= Welcome back to Term 2. Most of this term will be devoted to a Unit on Aboriginal Studies.

Today we are going to do a brief introduction into the traditional lifestyle and culture of Australia's 'earlier settlers' with particular focus on the Eastern Kulin who inhabited South Eastern Victoria.

Your task is to access the downloaded web site KULIN which can be located on the **Intranet Z: drive (Network Drive Z:)** and complete reseach on ANY THREE areas of Kulin traditional life. For each area you will need to produce a report which provides an overview summary of what you have found or learned during this task.

= = =WEDNESDAY 14TH MARCH= Initiative, clear thinking and problem solving skills will be required today to complete a 'secret' research task without talking 'face-to-face' with the other members of your group. In fact, I am not even going to tell you how many members in each group (they are not all the same!) and ballots will be drawn to determine membership.
 * 'Cone of Silence' Task** -(Maxwell Smart knows what this means)

After you have drawn your Task Number you should visit **History --> European Settlement of Australia --> Victorian Settlement and Development** and complete research on the topic which corresponds to this number. = = = = =MONDAY 5TH MARCH= 1. We have now explored the three theories to explain why the British colonised Australia during the 18th century. The following Excel spreadsheet has resulted in the three theories being unfortunately scrambled. Your job is to unscramble or reorganise the terms/phrases and group them so that sense can be made and so that the key points underlying each theory are made clear. Save your completed task in your G: drive and print out a copy for your workbook.

2. Find a graphic image of the following and print them off for inclusion in your workbooks to support the Materials for Sailing Ships Theory: FLAX, HEMP, NORFOLK PINE, HUON PINE Find two important facts about each to indicate why they were important resources and support this theory of Australian settlement.

3. Unfortunately I have noted some serious spelling and grammatical errors in the upload paragraphs on Life on a Prison Hulk and the 75 word (maximum) summaries of the Dumping Ground Theory. Worse still, there are errors of fact (historical errors). You be the editor and assist by correcting these mistakes. (Locate an error --> Edit the page and make the correction --> Save! Do not keep the page open for a long period as this prevents others in the class from contributing by also making changes to the wiki page.)

= = = = =MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY= The following list of tasks need to be attempted today: = = = = =MONDAY 20TH FEBRUARY= Last week a post was initiated "TERRY' which attracted some posts. A. Define cyberbullying B. Are there any posts which could be construed as being cyberbullying? Explain clearly C: What responsibility must you take when contributing to on-line spaces on this wiki, the Ultranet, Facebook, chat rooms etc? D: "Once you publish something on the Internet it can never be destroyed." Discuss =MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY= It's been a LONG time since we made use of this wiki. If you look at some of the pages and tasks completed, they represent a fraction of the topics and tasks undertaken in 2011. This year again we are going to utilise both this Wiki, as well as the Ultranet (Collaborative Spaces), to complete a range of topics or tasks.
 * Upload (cut and paste) your 75 word summary of the DUMPING GROUND THEORY (Follow these links to upload your paragraph: **History -->European Settlement of Australia-->Potted Summary of Dumping Ground Theory**)
 * Read the paragraph found at **History --> European Settlement of Australia --> Hulks as Temporary Prisons** and write a brief account (using Word) describing life as a convict on a prison hulk . Upload your vivid account of being a prisoner on a hulk onto the wiki page.
 * Research the use of hulks as penal colonies in Melbourne using the keywords: **Gellibrand** and **convict.** You might like to take some brief notes about the history of Williamstown and some of the important historical aspects of this area.

As emphasised several times already in class, I have High Expectations, and expect you to challenge yourself to continually improve and always aim to **DO YOUR PERSONAL BEST!** If you don't do this expect me to ask you some difficult questions and you also risk having to do the work again. (I know that Ms Nicola would also like to be informed of any SEAL students not extending themselves and who are electing to take short-cuts.)

1. Check log-in usernames and passwords to both Wikispaces and the Ultranet 2. Visit "Voice Your Opinion (FORUM)" and write paragraph responses to the following three posts: 3. Take time to read (and reflect on) the responses made by your class mates
 * Today:**
 * High Expectations
 * Amazing Rewards
 * Knight Cartoon - 'Welcome Back to School' (7th Feb Herald Sun)

= SEMESTER 1 - ME & MY WORLD - 2012 = = =

= = =TUESDAY 25TH JULY= Today we are going to explore Google Earth!

I will give you tasks in class.

Enjoy! = = =TUESDAY 19TH JULY= Welcome back to Term 3. It is a busy term with lots of tasks to complete (hopefully without the distractions which interupted our studies in Term 2).

You have **THREE** tasks to complete today (OR finish for Homework by this Friday!)

1. Decide on three goals you are going to set for this semester and decide how you are going to measure / decide if you have successfully achieved them. Create a voki with this information and embed it in your Private Page.

2. If you have not uploaded your Middle Ages PREZI this must be done today. //** Please stay back at the end of the session if you have not yet completed this task. **//

3. Click on the **Geography** link and complete the **Language of Maps** vocabulary task. Then select 25 of the terms (your choice) so that you can record examples of each landform on a map of Australia. = =

=MONDAY 20TH JUNE= Incredibly, we have missed approximately 80% of classes during the last three weeks.

Your task is to create a single A3 poster (landscape view) which summarises or highlights a key aspect(s) of the Middle Ages. Your completed poster will be combined with those from the rest of the class to produce a mural in C5. Use colour, a small amount of text is OK, but you must hand draw everything (I do not want to see a collage of downloaded pictures which you have printed from the Internet!)

Only your best effort is acceptable: take pride in your contribution to our display.

UPDATE: I will be absent tomorrow, as previously indicated, but I did not expect that our class would miss Friday's session as we are rosters to do landscaping / school beautification!!! Friday was going to be the FIFTH session I have taught the class during the whole month of June. It is therefore not surprising that I feel that we have done very little recently. = =

=FRIDAY 27TH MAY= Last lesson you "selected" your research topic on the Middle Ages and completed some preliminary research on the Internet. You are to prepare a PREZI and give an oral presentation to the class in a week's time! This means that you only have today, next Monday and next Tuesday in class to complete this task.

You can of course attend the Homework Club afterschool on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in the Library to gain some extra time. Alternatively you will need to complete your project at home!!

NO excuses accepted! (This project will be a separate item on your Semester 1 report.) = = =TUESDAY 17TH MAY= It has been more than a month since we formally used this wiki in class. We have had the Easter break and Ms King has been teaching you this Term. We will continue where she left-off but I want to revisit some of the tasks we have done on this wiki as well as your presentations on the Vikings.

However, I want you to review your progress in this subject as we have not reflected for quite some time. Reflection is important to identify areas of improvement, progress and weaknesses to be addressed. Therefore, copy the following onto your Private Page and complete the sentences. Think carefully about your responses.


 * **My strengths (what I am good at) in Humanities include .....**
 * **My greatest area of improvement in Humanities is .....**
 * **Things which distract me and prevent me from learning include .....**
 * **To continue to improve and become a better student, I need to .....**
 * **My workbook is.....**
 * **My record for doing homework is....**
 * **I think that in class it is important to......**
 * **My classmates....**
 * **My favourite class activity is....**
 * **If my teacher was writing my report today he would say that I .....**
 * **My teacher will not say that .....**
 * **What progress have you made towards meeting the goals you set yourself in Term 1?**
 * **Do your goals need to be reviewed and new goals set?**

Now complete the following sentence stems: =FRIDAY 8TH APRIL= All Viking projects must be completed by the start of Term 2!!
 * **Yesterday...**
 * **Tomorrow...**
 * **I will ...**
 * **I refuse to....**
 * **My favourite ....**
 * **The best part of this wiki is....**
 * **If I had a rubber ducky I would ....**
 * **Brainbusters are....**
 * **My teachers always....**
 * **My teachers never.....**
 * **Ms King was.....**
 * **I don't like teachers who....**
 * **Mr Reichelt is.....**

Use today's session to publish completed research onto this wiki: History --> Class Viking Projects (Assessment Task) --> create your own page(s) to present your work.

=TUESDAY 29TH MARCH= Your Vikings projects should keep you occupied. Your projects should be presented on this wiki: click on **History** from the navigation menu. Now follow the link which will take you to the site to create a new page(s) to complete your project. Note the instructions at the top of the page.

=TUESDAY 15TH MARCH= We will finish our study of the Celts during our next session. However, because we are in a computer room today I would like us to does some preliminary research on the Vikings. Visit the following website and contribute your answers to the Vikings page (History --> Vikings) [|www.mnh.si.edu/vikings/index2.html]

= TUESDAY 8TH MARCH = Most of you managed to start these tasks last week.

When you are finished search for other web sites to see what else you can discover, and share with the class on the Iron Age Celts.
 * Copy the URL of any good/interesting sites and paste it onto the Celts page.
 * Also add any especially interesting facts you may discover onto the Celts page.
 * You might like to investigate the "peat bog man"

=TUESDAY 29TH FEBRUARY= Apart from one last group's presentation, and the need to upload your groups findings onto this wiki, we have finished our first area of study from within Civics & Citizenship and will now move onto our next topic on The Middle Ages which clearly is a History Unit.

However, before moving to the next topic I would like you to take a pause and reflect on what you have already done and what you have learnt during this first unit of work. Please copy the following sentence stems onto **your Private Page** and complete the statements.

**During the past few weeks:** I have learnt about I most enjoyed the Humanities class on My attitude has My behaviour has My interim report in the subject wilI indicate that I The hardest task I have had to complete My workbook is Group work is My greatest strength is The two areas of my learning that I want to focus on improving are: 1. 2. I am happy with The class wiki offers me The Hall of Fame is a Once you have finished this reflection and feedback task I want you to visit a web site and complete some introductory tasks on the Ancient Celts. The following document will explain what is required. Please complete these tasks in your workbooks.



=TUESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY= Today is the last class session on researching and/or preparing your class presentation. These presentations will commence this Friday so be prepared!

Please upload your research findings (and/or presentation) onto the wiki by following these links: **Cyber Safety --> Research Projects**

=FRIDAY 18TH FEBRUARY= We are fortunate to be able to use the Library today to continue researching for our projects. Use the time wisely.

I want you also to complete the assessment sheet on the voki which was created for you by a classmate.

=TUESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY=

Today I have a one and a half hour dental appointment so please excuse my absence. If I was teaching you today, after "fighting with the dentist", I would possibly be dribbling and slurring my words. (I am sure that neither you nor I would enjoy this experience.)

I have therefore left you work to do in groups of three! Each group must be mixed (no all male or all female groups allowed). If students are on roll duty please form two groups of two so that the roll duty students can join next session. No arguments: just do it!

Each group will select a "secret topic" (available from the substitute teacher) and then do research to complete the set tasks. Your group has to assign responsibilities and decide how they are going to complete the tasks. If you do not use your class time wisely you will find that you will have to do more homework! Each group will report back to the class their findings.

Send me a message through this wiki if you have any queries or email me reichelt@dodo.com.au

=FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY=

The issue with the missing data projector cord prevented me from showing how you can embed a voki onto a wiki page. You need to pay careful attention when I demonstrate this today. Your job is to do the incomplete task from Tuesday. Create the voki and embed it onto the Private Page of the classmate you interviewed. Do your best job because you are presenting work to them and they will assess your efforts and report back to me!

For this task only, you have permission to add your voki to your partner's private page. =**TUESDAY 9TH FEBRUARY**=

Hello and welcome.

**Every session that we do work in a computer room I will write a summary of the task(s) on this page of the wiki.** Even if I am absent (eg coaching a sports team or sick) I will still write-up the work or activities I want you to complete. Remember to check this page if you can't remember what to do.

1. You need to click on the link **Voice Your Opinion**, read the instructions and then click on the **Discussion Tab** at the top of this page. I have posted **five** topics for you to comment on:
 * Today's tasks:**
 * because I want to get your feedback, and
 * eventually we will make some group decisions which we must all agree to follow.

This wiki does not have a Spellchecker. **It may be a good idea to write your comments in Word, then spell check them, and correct errors, before cutting and pasting and posting your views on the Discussion Forum.** 2. Create an avatar using [|www.voki.com] to introduce the classmate you interviewed in the previous class. You must make it interesting and inform us of **5 important things about that person**! This voki is to be embedded into their private page. Listen carefully when I explain and demonstrate how this is done.