My Learning Conversation Semester Two, 2013

Goals for this Semester Look at future education/work options - Discussions with family, Karla, teachers, Kirrilie Friends as support, not distractions - Be a role model for good work habits Ask for Help - Practice - Email

Subjects Research Project Sustainable Futures – Hydrosphere (term 3) Communication systems – Biochemical (term 4)

Sustainable Futures - Hydrosphere - Carbon and water cycle - Issues influencing the Earth & sustainability - Global issues around water security and water quality - Exploring some local South Australian issues

Sustainable Futures - Hydrosphere Assignment Grade Comments Visual Representation of the Carbon Cycle A I worked with new people this time. I focused on the science of the cycle and I am proud of my perseverance with this tight timeline. Acid and Base Titration I was absent for all most of this topic. I asked Sascha for help and she taught and guided me through everything. Issues in Water This was hard; the science confused me. Peer discussions helped me. I managed to present to the class. I’m proud of my efforts to do something out of my comfort zone

Research Project - Stage 2 (year 12 Subject) - Testing the carbohydrate levels in bananas during the ripening process

Research Project Task Due Experiment Tuesday, Week 10 Hand up Portfolio Week 1, Term 4 Outcome Draft Week 3, Term 4 Evaluation Draft Week 5, Term 4 Final Outcome and Evaluating Week 6, Term 4 I am feeling stressed and behind, feels like it is catching up on me. I plan on keeping to my timeline and doing the best I can

Communication Systems - Biochemical - Nerves and the Electric Being - Hormonal Chemistry - Covalent Bonding - Organic Chemistry - Hormones and Plant Growth

The ASMS Graduate Capabilities Effective communication, Responsible Citizenship, Personal Development, Think Scientifically and Mathematically and Critical and Creative Thinking.

Effective Communication Having the ability to communicate in a wide variety of ways for a wide variety of contexts. Example Evidence Ask Questions Asking Sascha for help in assignments Emailing Dietician with RP questions Express opinions and take different perspectives into account Lower Lake investigations – Looking at the pros and cons of opening the barrages Use appropriate language and forms of communication in different contexts, for different purposes and audiences RP – sending emails, sending letters, consent forms Resume – How to sound appealing

Responsible Citizenship A citizen will help out and make a positive impact on the community. Being aware will also improve a person’s citizenship because you will know what areas of the community needs assistance. Example Evidence Be involved in, and contribute to the community Giving money to someone fundraising for the City to Bay Consider issues that are important to the community, such as social, environmental, economic, or political Lower Lake investigations – Looking at the pros and cons of opening the barrages and re-enacting a town meeting Learning and becoming aware of Australia’s political system through peer discussions

Personal Development Personal development is simply being aware of you, your strengths, and weaknesses and developing on those skills Example Evidence Build self-confidence, self awareness, and interpersonal and intrapersonal skills Building on my ability to communicate and connect with strangers or people outside my friendship group by initiating conversations, asking teachers for advice, and smiling to strangers Being aware of my attitude towards assignments and mentally changing my opinions in a more positive light. Improves skills in planning, problem-solving, and managing a complex extended project RP – Developing skills in creating Gantt Charts in excel. Facing challenges such as how I can tackle ethical concerns, how I can meet my RP deadline.

Think Scientifically and Mathematically Recognising the application and scientific and mathematical concepts in everyday life Example Evidence Applying scientific and mathematical skills and knowledge RP – Using skills in experimental design and scientific knowledge to create my own questions and create my own methods of discovering answers Understanding the limitations of a products advertisement accuracy with knowledge from mathematics

Critical and Creative Thinking The ability to generate and evaluate knowledge, clarify concepts and idea, seek possibilities, consider alternatives, solve problems, think broadly and deeply using skills, behaviours and dispositions such as reason, logic, resourcefulness, imagination and innovation. Example Evidence Thinking critically, logically, ethically and reflectively RP – In my journal entries, I wrote down my thoughts in a variety of ways such as thinking about the plan, thinking about if resources were useful and reflecting on how things link together Posing Questions and identifying and clarifying information and ideas RP – Posed questions, identified ideas in lotus diagrams and reflecting on the links between different information. Reflecting on, adjusting and explaining their thinking and identifying the reasons for choices, strategies and actions taken. RP – Reflections explaining why I chose the topic, why I chose those research processes, why I chose this outcome.

Subject Selection for 2014 Year 12 Plan

Am I ready for year 12? I have many gaps in my year 10/11 knowledge My ability to do well isn’t an issue I will finish Stage 1 of my SACE this year My results in in subjects is satisfactory to move on to Stage 2 level

Am I ready for year 12? Currently have an attendance of 66% Many gaps in knowledge found could make subjects difficult Low motivation Feeling Unproductive

There are no prerequisites for nursing. Year 12 Subject Choices There are no prerequisites for nursing. Choice Subject Notes 1 Research Project 10 Credits To be completed in semester 2, 2013 Compulsory 2 Biology 20 Credits Exam I have received A grades in BIQ, like the subject 3 English Communications A grades in most English Assignments 4 Scientific Studies – Human Performance Human Movement, health and physical performance A Grades in Physiology, like the subject 5 Psychology No knowledge of psychology

Alternative Pathways Keep in mind that my main goal is to find a solution that will keep me occupied, less likely to get stressed or sick, improve my quality of life and in the future lead to nursing. Options Finish SACE Do year 12 over 2 years ASMS Seaford High Open Access + work Get a Job Do TAFE Nursing

Goals for Term Find a routine that is healthy for me - Whether this is coming to school, or working Finish Research Project - Work on it in holidays Study for Driving Build a social life

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