Inventors and Scientists

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Inventors and Scientists

• Shale Oil Explorers Challenge

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Why?

• To develop a range of skills
• research internet and book based
• independent working
• presentation written and oral
• working to deadlines

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Are you up for the challenge?

• History is a fascinating topic however it is not
  just about hearing stories from the past.
• To be a HISTORIAN you have to be able to
  interpret sources, gather information and be able
  to explain the impact of an event or person on
  society.

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Shale Oil Explorers Challenge

• To research and present your findings on an
  individual involved in shale mining in West
  Lothian.
• You need to choose someone who has left a lasting
  impression. You can choose anyone from the
  INVENTORS and SCIENTISTS section on the website.

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Time Scale

• Your teacher will tell you how much time you will
  get to complete the challenge.
• There will be some work to be completed at home.
• You will need at least a period for your teacher
  to explain the challenge.
• Some time to research your findings
• You will also need time to present to the class.

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What am I expected to do?

• For your chosen person you need to research about
  their life.
• You need to cover
• Who they are biography of their life
• What they did to become well known
• Why they have left a lasting impression on
  
• shale mining in West Lothian and
  elsewhere.
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• Ideally you will spend one period researching
  each of these three areas.

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What do I need to produce?
Your challenge will be assessed under WRITE,
SAY, MAKE and DO.

• You should produce the following
• Write A written piece of work summarising your
  chosen person approx 250 words which MUST be
  put into your own words.
• Say-A short presentation (2 mins) to the class on
  your personal but not simply reading out your
  written summary. How you present this is up to
  you?
• Make A made object which is linked to your
  person.
• Do-Your research has to come from at least 2
  sources one website and one book.

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How will I be assessed?

• The table on the next page will explain what the
  teacher is looking for and what YOU should
  produce.
• Everyone will be issued with a self-assessment
  sheet to complete the challenge.

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Internet Challenge
Level 3 Self Assessment Teacher Assessment
Write- I can put my findings on my chosen scientist into my own words. I can structure my written work appropriately and take care with spelling and punctuation.
Make- I can design and make an item that is linked to my chosen scientist. This item is well made and attractively presented.
Say- I can speak clearly and confidently in front of the class. I am able to make eye contact and not just read from my notes.
Do- I can carry out research on my chosen person using both the Shale Oil Explorers website and textbooks.