The purpose of this week is for each group of students to share information about local and national important buildings. The students write an account of a significant building found in their locality. The students make a graphical representation of the local important building.

The students are provided with the opportunity to research a national important building. The students produce a text account based on the results of their research.

The students use the data and text accounts submitted in week 2 by other participating students to make comparisons of the materials used in the construction of homes.

To be able to collect, present and interpret data.
To be able to compare data in graphical form.

To be able to communicate and handle information.
To be able to present information with an awareness of audience.
To be able to use a variety of word-processing functions.
To be able to search for information.
To be able to capture an image.

To be able to communicate with others.
To be able to organise and explain information.
To be able to write for a variety of audiences.
To be able to share written accounts.
To be able to read for information.

To be able to select and record information relevant to the focus of enquiry
To recall, select and organise historical information.
To be able to communicate their knowledge and understanding of history in a variety of ways.

To be able to record from experience.
To be able to record the use of shape, space and pattern in local buildings.
To be able to use a range of materials and processes.

Activities

Support sheets

Optional

tally, graph, chart, list, data, total, survey, collect, criteria, label, axis, , library , supermarket, church, fire station, hospital, hotel, shopping centre, factory, religious building, factory, evaluate, compare, retrieve, information, completion, publish, audience, collaborate

Some students will be able to