Year 4 - Genius Project (Report Writing focus)

What is something that you know lots about, but you still want to learn more about? 

When you have this topic in your mind, that's your Genius Project Topic for this term.

Here is what you will need to do for this Project:

Complete a KWL chart. What you Know, what you Want to know and what you Learnt.
Click here to complete your KWL information.

Using this Padlet link you will share what your Genius project topic is, why you know lots about it and why you love it and want to learn more about it.

Writing 

1. Write a well written report about this topic using all the report writing elements and structure.

2. Write two poems about your Genius topic using two different poetry forms. Complete a draft in your writing books then type and print your published copy. You will choose from two poetry forms that you are given.

What do you know about your learning – Planning a Report

5.	I can plan a report by using a mind map and planning each paragraph with a topic sentence and 3 other points that I will write about, an introduction and a conclusion. I can also teach others how to plan a report.  I also ask my teacher how my report planning can get better.  I can use mind maps to plan a report on other topics.
4.	I can plan a report by using a mind map and planning each paragraph with a topic sentence and 3 other points that I will write about, an introduction and a conclusion. I can also teach others how to plan a report.  I also ask my teacher how my report planning can get better.
3.	I can plan a report by using a mind map and planning each paragraph with a topic sentence and 3 other points that I will write about, an introduction and a conclusion.
2.	I can plan a report by using a mind map and planning each paragraph, an introduction and a conclusion.
1	I can plan some parts of a report using a mind map but I still need help.

What do you know about your learning – Report Writing

5.	I can write a report using an introduction, paragraphs that have correct structure and a conclusion.  I can also teach others how to write a report.  I also ask my teacher how my report writing can get better.  I use what I have learnt about report writing and I can write other reports in a similar way.
4.	I can write a report using an introduction, paragraphs that have correct structure and a conclusion.  I can also teach others how to write a report.  I also ask my teacher how my report writing can get better.
3.	I can write a report using an introduction, paragraphs that have correct structure and a conclusion.
2.	I can write a report using an introduction, paragraphs that have some of the correct structure and a conclusion.
1	I know some parts of writing a report but still need help.

   
 Report Planning Example

  Report Writing Example

Poetry Links - Learn at least two styles of poetry. Create two poems about your Genius Topic. 

Acrostic Poem

Diamante Poem

Haiku Poem

Reading

Read or view a text of your choice about your Genius Project topic and complete reading comprehension activities based on this text: - Making Connections, Summarising, Questioning, Visualising. You will get a sheet for each of your activities.

Reading Comprehension - Activities - Click here to view your activities. 

Speaking

Present a 30 second talk about your Genius project each week that will update some students on
What you are doing,
What you have learn,
What you will to do next.

History

Find 5 historical facts about your Genius topic, most or all that you did not previously know.

Technology and Design

Design your ideal room/space, dedicated to your Genius topic. Imagine if it was set up at the Art Gallery. What would be in it and how would you display it? You might use your Macbook or you can use squared paper for your design.

Media

Using easel.ly, create an infographic to display all your prior knowledge and your new knowledge when you have completed all the above tasks. Print out your infographic and add this to your

How to use the Maths Booklet

How to use the Maths Booklet

Welcome to the Camping Project

Welcome to your Year 4 Maths Camping Challenge. - Year 4  Sacred Heart, Highgate

Going camping is hugely fun but can be very expensive for a family. Lots of things have to be thought about too.

Your task is to plan, budget (spend money wisely) and prepare your family for a one week camping trip somewhere in Western Australia.

Luckily I have given you $5000 to spend to purchase everything your family will need. Pretend you don't have any camping equipment. 

Decide on your place where you will camp.

Use this website to decide where in Western Australia you will go camping.

Click here to go to the WA Campgounds

Remember to think:
About how far it might take to get there.
You're planning a one week camping holiday.
What will be at the site that will make it enjoyable.
What you may need to buy to stay at the site.
What you may need to buy for fun activities at the site.

Create your Camping List

Use this website to create a camping list of the items you may need to buy.

Remember you don't need to buy all of them and you only have $5000

Camping List Website

Anaconda Website

Click here to go tho the Anaconda Website

Things you will do

Things you will need to do: 

Choose where you are going to go. Use the WA website provided to help you.

Use the Campinglist.net website to help you plan correctly and purchase all you will need. Think about the what is located at you camp site as you create your list. River, beach, bike tracks, toilets.. etc...

Purchase your camping gear from Anaconda. Remember that depending on where you go you might like to purchase fishing rods or a canoe/kayak or bikes for some family fun. Remember you have $5000 to spend  


Use the Anaconda website.