1. My Learning Conversation
Semester Two, 2013

2. 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 -

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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

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

10. 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
ing 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 s, sending letters, consent forms
Resume – How to sound appealing

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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.

15. Subject Selection for 2014
Year 12 Plan

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

22. Thank you for Listening!
Any Questions?