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Grade 10 Class Schedule

Virtual Worlds

2019 January -April

MYP Design - Creative Technology

 

Unit Outline - Virtual Worlds

Monday 21/01/2019 - Exploration of IBDP Subjects, in particular, the difference between Group 3 and Group 4 and how to access IBDP two-page unit outlines of all Group 3 subjects on offer with the aim being getting G10 students to choose their Group 3 subject for G11 and G12. 

 

Tuesday 22/01/2019 - Create a new WIX website that has a Home Page (with details and information about the Unit and who you are) + four pages (Criterion A | Criterion B | Criterion C | Criterion D).

 

Wednesday 23/01/2019 ~ Criterion A ~ explore https://uwcisak.jp/our-campus/virtual-tours/ and write and write about your thoughts, observations and discoveries on your website.

 

Thursday 24/01/2019 ~ Criterion A ~ explore:

and write about your thoughts, observations and discoveries on your website.

 

Monday 28/01/2019 ~ Criterion A ~ Find a virtual world(s) or tour(s) that interests you greatly and write about your thoughts, observations and discoveries on your website. Also, Mr Watson will work with individuals student to address "ITGS/IBDP suitability survey for Mrs. Abis".

 

Tuesday 29/01/2019 ~ Criterion A ~ with a partner "constructs a detailed research plan, which identifies and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem independently" then transfer this plan to your website.  Also, Mr Watson will work with individuals student to address "ITGS/IBDP suitability survey for Mrs. Abis". (see image a.1)

 

Wednesday 30/01/2019 ~ Criterion A ~ Explore all the possible sites that could/should be addressed in Yokohama and be part of our Virtual World.

 

I conducted some research about places to visit in Yokohama and this is what I found:

 

 

Thursday 31/01/2019 ~ Criterion A ~ What Virtual World/ Tours already exists about places in Yokohama and what can we learn from these and what could we incorporate?

 

I explored Virtual Worlds in Tokyo and Yokohama and found some video tours (see image a.2)

 

 

a.1 BELOW IMAGE - Information about areas to be researched

(a brainstorm session about areas to research)

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a.2 BELOW VIDEOS - Virtual Tours of Yokohama


Monday 04/02/2019 ~ Criterion A ~ Target Audience Questionnaire/Interview prepared

 

Tuesday 05/02/2019 ~ Criterion A ~ Target Audience Interview (10minute interview with a small group of grade 1 students to find out what they like, what they know about Yokohama, what they studied in class about the local area and their computer skills examined) 

 

Wednesday 06/02/2019 ~ Criterion A ~ write a report about your target audience and create a list of design specifications

 

Thursday 07/02/2019 ~ Criterion A ~ in a small group make a short video about one place in the school (target audience a new Grade 1 student) and insert to your website in the criterion A section (see video a.3 for an example)

a.3 BELOW VIDEO - An Example of the Video

you and a classmate must make in one lesson

Criterion B - Generate Ideas

Tuesday 12/02/2019 ~ Criterion B ~ With your partner/small group - create a https://www.powtoon.com/home/ about Anpanman World (for Grade 1). Complete in class today.

 

In your Process Journal (Wix Website) add these items:

  • Heading Idea # 1

  • Your Powtoons

  • Your thoughts and observations about powtoons, group work, anpanman museum and the virtual world project audience.

 

Wednesday 13/02/2019 ~ Criterion B ~ Create a map of Yokohama with explicit reference to KIDS PLACES OF INTEREST and MUSEUMS with https://www.google.com/maps/about/mymaps/ . THEN, if time permits, create a one day walking tour of Yokohama for families.

 

Thursday 14/02/2019 ~ Criterion B ~ Create three photo collages/galleries of three specific sites in Yokohama. 10min on each site and find high-quality pictures (10-20 pictures) and embed the collage/gallery in your WIX PROCESS JOURNAL.

 

Monday 18/02/2019 ~ Criterion B ~ Create a short VIDEO  - A short Virtual Tour of the the ICT Lab. Record - Edit - Insert into your website. (new partners) 

 

Tuesday 19/02/2019 ~ Criterion B ~ Create a map of Yokohama with explicit reference to MUSEUMS with:

 

 

Wednesday 20/02/2019 ~ Criterion B ~ Research METRO MAPS and compile a sort report about METRO MAPS and insert into your process journal website. Mr Watson will assess Criterion A.

 

Thursday 21/02/2019 ~ Criterion B ~ CONCLUSION - what are we going to create? Design Specifications. and write report on WIX and submit.  Mr Watson will assess Criterion A.

 

Monday 25/02/2019 ~ Criterion B ~ Tidy up B

7-8 >> The student:

i. develops detailed design specifications, which explain the success criteria for the design of a solution based on the analysis of the research

ii. develops a range of feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and detailed annotation, which can be correctly interpreted by others

iii. presents the chosen design and justifies fully and critically its selection with detailed reference to the design specification

iv. develops accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outlines requirements for the creation of the chosen solution

 

 

 

Tuesday 26/02/2019 ~ Criterion C ~ Assign jobs; create a timeline and plan a field trip

Stage 1) (10min) with a partner share your ideas for a Yokohama Grade 1 Virtual World. Here are the partners:

  • 2101 + 2117

  • 2102 + 2107

  • 2103 + 2116

  • 2104 + 2112

  • 2105 + 2115

  • 2106 + 2109

  • 2108 + 2111 + 2113

 

Stage 2) (20min) With your partner - create detailed Yokohama Virtual World for Grade 1 (one page only)

 

Stage 3) (20min) Share your one page plan with Mr Watson (by inserting it into WIX in Criterion C)

 

 

Wednesday 27/02/2019 ~ Criterion C ~ Create a Detailed Plan

Stage 1) (10 min) Mr Watson and class will examine each one page plan and create a BEST VERSION

Stage 2) (10 min) Class will create a PLAN and JOBS LIST

Stage 3) (10 min) Insert BEST VERSION and PLAN and JOB LIST into WIX.

 

Thursday 28/02/2019 ~ Criterion C ~ In this lesson you will create a GANTT CHART. Picture that you are the only person in charge of your chosen task (e.g. create a video) and create a GANTT CHART with reference to TASK + RESOURCES + TIME. Use GOOGLE SHEETS and insert to your WIX Crietrion C page. How to make a GANTT CHART (see video below)

 

 

Monday 04/03/2019 ~ Criterion C~ Gantt Chart Part 2 (create a group Gantt Chart) with reference to the field trip

 

Tuesday 05/03/2019 ~ Criterion C ~ Decide on class wide topic and research your topic and gather information (add to Criterion C). 

 

Wednesday 06/03/2019 ~ Criterion C ~ Create a detailed plan of the day for the AQUARIUM. 

 

HJIS Activity Request Form

 

 

  • Name of the Event or Activity 

  • Date of the Activity 

  • Description - Write a short description about your activity

  • Aim(s) of the Event

  • Connection to the School’s Philosophy/Objectives

  • Person(s) in Charge 

  • Materials/Resources

  • Number of staff needed (Standards: * For any outdoor activities at least 2 staff needed to supervise the students for emergency cases. * Standard Teacher - Student ratio is 12:1 for the students in PreK and up. The ratio for Preschool is 8:1 Please request the number of staff based on the information above.)

  • Contingency Plan (Rain, etc.) / Date and Conditions of Postponement

  • Venue - Address and Phone Number (if outside school)

  • School Bus Arrangements - If the school bus is needed write the details; How many people; Parking Fees; Highway Fees.

  • Lunch Area - Where are the students going to eat lunch?

  • Fees & Fares - Write the total cost and how much you will collect from students.

  • Activity Plan - Write the details and the schedule (Time, duration etc). Please include a detailed schedule.

 

 

Thursday 07/03/2019 ~ Criterion C ~ Create a detailed plan of the day for the ZOO. 

 

HJIS Activity Request Form - Zoo Outing (CRITERION C)

  • Name of the Event or Activity ~ Virtual World Field Trip for PRIMARY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION and SERVICE LEARNING EXPEDITION

  • Date of the Activity  ~ 15th April

  • Description - In G10 we are studying VIRTUAL WORLDS and we are creating a VIRTUAL WORLD EXPERIENCE for Grade 1 Red and Grade 1 Grey students. The Grade 1 students are researching local communities and we are bringing an important Yokohama landmark to their classroom to enrich the learning experience of grade 1 lifelong learner.

  • Aim(s) of the Event - For SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - PRIMARY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION and SERVICE LEARNING EXPEDITION

  • Connection to the School’s Philosophy/Objectives

    • This field trip aims to address the HJIS need to provide a rigorous and challenging education and to nurture responsible lifelong learners by taking students into an enriching environment and collect data and increase their understanding and awareness.

    • On this field trip, students will be in small groups and this will enhance their leadership skills and team working skills.

    • On this field trip and through studying this unit of work - students will learn to be appreciative, confident, cooperative, curious, committed, creative, enthusiastic, empathetic, independent, respectful and tolerant.

    • information from http://www.horizon.ac.jp/aboutus/mission/

  • Person(s) in Charge - Mr Watson

  • Materials/Resources - cameras, pens and paper

  • Number of staff needed - 2

  • Venue:

    • Yokohama Municipal Kanazawa Zoo

    • 横浜市立金沢動物園

    • 5丁目-15-1 Kamariyahigashi, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 236-0042

    • 〒236-0042 神奈川県横浜市金沢区釜利谷東5丁目15−1

    • 8HXW+77 Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

    • hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp

    • 045-783-9100

  • School Bus Arrangements:

    • Depart HJIS at 8.30am

    • Return HJIS at 3.00pm

    • Number of Participants: 14 students and 2 teachers

    • Parking available at zoo

    • Tolls - yes

  • Lunch Area - Saizeriya

  • Fees & Fares - 300 Yen

  • Activity Plan

    • 8.30 depart

    • 9.30 arrive zoo

    • 9.30 students work in small groups to collect data and document the zoo

    • 12.30 students depart zoo and go to lunch

    • 1.00 lunch

    • 2.00 depart lunch venue

    • 3.00 arrive at HJIS

 

Monday 11/03/2019 ~ (term tests for secondary) ~ Criterion C ~ in small groups - student create an outline and plan of exactly what they will create. Mr. Watson will assess A & B

 

Tuesday 12/03/2019 ~ (term tests for secondary) ~ Criterion C ~ Student create an outline for the website for Grade 1 and Mr. Watson will assess A & B

 

Wednesday 13/03/2019 ~ (term tests for secondary) ~ Criterion C ~ Prepare for Class Debate Makigahara Chibikko Zoo V Aquarium Hakkeijima Sea Paradise AND Zoorasia Vs Yokohama Municipal Nogeyama Zoo

  • Team Hakkeijima Sea Paradise AQUARIUM ~ Captain Ema Elayna Thomas + Noah Ishikawa + Sho Ryan Parshall

  • Team Makigahara Chibikko Zoo ~ Captain Haruki Ono + HaJin Kim + Tsubasa Yoshimura

  • Team Zoorasia ~ Captain Salman Haque + Samuel Bwanali + Shigeki Takayama

  • Team Yokohama Municipal Nogeyama Zoo ~ Captain Rentaro Shinya + + Hana Marie Lacey + Shizuku Ulu

  • JUDGES = Hanako Damais Lowe   + Joonsuh Oh 

  • Debate Rules attached

 

Thursday 14/03/2019 ~ (term tests for secondary) ~ Criterion C ~ Makigahara Chibikko Zoo V Aquarium Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Debate + Reflection

 

Monday 18/03/2019 ~Write a Report Card Comment (details below) and upload report comment as a PDF on JUPITER + 2nd Work on updating your WIX website (Mr Watson away with Talent Quest)

 

Sentence One - discuss the work you are pleased with, so far this year.

 

Sentence Two - discuss ATL skill(s) you developed this year so far:

ATL Skills:

  • Communication. Communication. Social. Collaboration.

  • Self-management. Organization. Affective. Mindfulness.

  • Emotional management. Self-motivation. Perseverance. Resilience.

  • Reflection. Research. Information literacy and Academic Honesty. Media literacy and Academic Honesty.

  • Thinking. Critical thinking. Creative thinking. Transfer.

 

Sentence Three - Discuss an ATL skills you need to work on for better success in Design class:

  • To achieve the next level in XXX

  • In order to improve my learning and progress, I will XXX

  • By focusing on developing XXX I will make better progress.

 

ATL Skills:

  • Communication. Communication. Social. Collaboration.

  • Self-management. Organization. Affective. Mindfulness.

  • Emotional management. Self-motivation. Perseverance. Resilience.

  • Reflection. Research. Information literacy and Academic Honesty. Media literacy and Academic Honesty.

  • Thinking. Critical thinking. Creative thinking. Transfer.

 

 

Tuesday 19/03/2019 ~ (term tests for secondary) - No Class - Trip to New Campus and Mr Watson assess any work your want re-assessed (N.B. tell Mr Watson what you want him to assess before this date WITH AN EMAIL)

 

 

Wednesday 20/03/2019 ~ Watch video, write a 300-500 word reflection and upload at jupiter.

 

The Video:

 

Reflection Stimulus:

  • What did I learn about Virtual Worlds?

  • What would I like to learn about Virtual Worlds?

  • Where could I find more information about Virtual Worlds?

  • Make a list of the things that make you smile about Virtual Worlds.

  • What makes you feel most energized about Virtual Worlds?

  • What impact does this Virtual Worlds have on society?

  • What technology is needed to make this Virtual Worlds?

  • How was this Virtual Worlds made?

  • If you could make a Virtual Worlds of anything - what would it be? What would it look like? Who is it for? Why is this important to you?

 

 

Task:

  • Prepare a 300-500 word reflection, using canva.com, and submit at JUPITER ED about their thoughts, feelings, ideas and observations after watching the Amit Sood | TED2011 short video.

  • Formative Assessment Task

 

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Monday, April 8th ~ Criterion C ~ Class Debate Zoorasia Vs Yokohama Municipal Nogeyama Zoo  (canceled) ... Decide on Location and Date of Feild Trip  ~ Hakkeijima Sea Paradise AQUARIUM on Thursday 18th April.

 

 

 

 

  • Name of the Event or Activity ~ Virtual Worlds DESIGN Unit

  • Date of the Activity ~ Thursday 18th April.

  • Description - In G10 we are studying VIRTUAL WORLDS and we are creating a VIRTUAL WORLD EXPERIENCE for Grade 1 Red and Grade 1 Grey students. The Grade 1 students are researching local communities and we are bringing an important Yokohama landmark to their classroom to enrich the learning experience of grade 1 lifelong learner.

  • Aim(s) of the Event - For SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - PRIMARY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION and SERVICE LEARNING EXPEDITION

  • Connection to the School’s Philosophy/Objectives - This field trip aims to address the HJIS need to provide a rigorous and challenging education and to nurture responsible lifelong learners by taking students into an enriching environment and collect data and increase their understanding and awareness. On this field trip, students will be in small groups and this will enhance their leadership skills and team working skills. On this field trip and through studying this unit of work - students will learn to be appreciative, confident, cooperative, curious, committed, creative, enthusiastic, empathetic, independent, respectful and tolerant. (information from http://www.horizon.ac.jp/aboutus/mission/)

  • Person(s) in Charge - Mr Watson

  • Materials/Resources - cameras, pens and paper

  • Number of staff needed - 2​

  • Contingency Plan (Rain, etc.) / Date and Conditions of Postponement - change to Thursday 25th April

  • Venue - Address and Phone Number (if outside school)

  • School Bus Arrangements - If the school bus is needed write the details; How many people; Parking Fees; Highway Fees.

  • Lunch Area - Where are the students going to eat lunch? Students will bring their own lunch &/or lunch money to buy at venue. Sea Paradise boasts 23 restaurants and food stalls.

  • Fees & Fares - Write the total cost and how much you will collect from students. -  4 Aquarium Pass Adult & Senior High School Student  3,000 yen

  • Activity Plan - Write the details and the schedule (Time, duration ). Please include a detailed schedule.etc

    • 8.00-8.30 Meet at Grade 10A class ​

    • 8.30-9.30 travel to Hakkeijima Seaparadise 

    • 9:30-11:30 Video Focus - document three aquariums and restaurants

    • 11:30-12:30 lunch

    • 12:30-2:00 Photography Focus - document sea life

    • 2:00-3:00 travel to HJIS

    • 3:15 students dismissed

 

Tuesday, April 9th ~ Criterion C ~ Field Trip Planning ~ Detailed Plan ~ Create a MOCKUP / PROTOTYPE of your component (individual i.e. every student must create a version in one lesson with pen/paper)

 

Wednesday, April 10th ~ Criterion C ~  Field Trip Planning ~ In small groups, students will create a mock-up/prototype of their virtual world component. Their prototype should include as much detail as possible and the prototype will be presented on Monday, April 15th. (Mr Watson is away with G11 and G12 students)

 

Monday, April 15th ~ Criterion C ~ Mock Up Presentations

 

Tuesday, April 16th ~ Criterion C ~ Jobs and Roles and Programme for the Field Trip

 

Wednesday, April 17th ~ Criterion C ~ Create an INFOGRAPHIC with https://www.canva.com/create/infographics/ for Grade 1 that promotes one particular site in Yokohama. Design Specs -- Your infographic should be informative and persuasive and attractive

 

Monday, April 22nd ~ Criterion D ~ Gather feedback from peers about the effectiveness of your infographic

Tuesday, April 23rd ~ Update process journal C and D

Criterion C:

  • Plan

  • Skills you developed and what skills you utilised to make your product

  • Product

  • Adjustments to plan and justifty changes

Criertion D:

  • Test

  • Data from Test

  • Text Data analysed

  • Next time there's an opportunity to create a Virtual World

  • Impact on society a Virtual World may have

Wednesday, April 24th ~ Criterion C and D will be assessed by Mr Watson and students work on updating Criterion A, B, C &/or D for reassessing

 

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Luke Watson Teach | Design MYP & ICT

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