Conduct an inquiry into the use of organisms to meet future needs
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Internal Assignment
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I Wonder Stage.
- Purpose: For students to explore resources that arouse curiosity & to develop questions to guide their inquiries.
- The purpose of the hooks is to stimulate discussion & evoke curiosity as a starting point for students to each develop a focus for their individual inquiry.
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Read this: https://money.cnn.com/2015/06/30/news/economy/cricket-shake/index.html
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Watch this video; The Ted Talk https://youtu.be/LgBlNDqVI94
- Are they edible?
- Could I eat weta?
- Are we able to breed weta for insect protein?
- Should we be eating insects?
2. Students to now decide on a specific inquiry focus & develop their inquiry questions, e.g.;
- What is the use of organisms, & how does it occur?
- What is insect protein?
- Why is insect protein being considered for human consumption?
- What insects are used for human consumption? Are these native or exotic insect species?
- Is there people eating insect protein in NZ?
- Which external influences (e.g. technological, economic, social) are important & how have we/others responded to these?
- What influences would have an impact on whether insects are used for protein?
- How would insect protein impact on individuals, NZ society & businesses?
- What would insect use mean to NZ?
- What issues would arise from manipulating insects for protein?
- How could insect protein affect the sustainability of NZ’s resources in the future?
- How & why have eating habits changed through time & what impact does this have on us today?
Self-reflection
- What did I feel as I investigated the hooks?
- How did my own values, beliefs, experiences, & knowledge influence how I responded to the resources?
- How were my prior knowledge & experiences useful as I investigated the resources?
- How were my own values & beliefs challenged by the resources I have investigated?
- What feedback did I receive from peers & teachers when I shared my inquiry focus questions with them?
- What have I learned about insect protein since investigating the resources?
- What have I learned about the use of insects & about myself that I did not know before investigating the resources?
Finding Out Stage.
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Watch this video https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/what-next/episodes/s1-e2
Exploring values & perspectives.
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Key questions to answer
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External Influences that have an impact on the decision making process.
External Influences that have an impact on the decision making process.
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