The
Task
There are several tasks
to be completed before you can prepare the final presentation. You
will work through the tasks in Year 6 and create your presentation
and write your adventure story in Year 7. None of the tasks are very
difficult, but they must be done carefully and thoroughly.
You can make your own choices and
decisions about which computer programs to use, and exactly what to
include in your work, but if you get stuck your teacher will be there
to give you some advice.
Speaking of advice it is important
you click on the little coloured wheel at the top left of the page.
It should help you to think things out clearly and plan your project
properly before you start. You will want to re-visit the Problem
Solving Wheel regularly to help you to keep your thinking on track.
Briefly, the tasks will be:
In Year 6 to:
·
Develop a table of different destinations.
·
Create a database questionnaire for
the suitability of different story settings.
·
Create a spreadsheet model of the costs
for your overseas research if you win the contract.
·
Plan your adventure story.
In Year 7 to:
·
Put together a presentation which will
persuade ‘Penguin Publishers’ to offer you the contract.
·
Write your adventure story.
Don’t
forget – this is your project and you have the opportunity to “do
your own thing”. Don’t be afraid to be original, but be
careful not to go over the top or you might spoil it.
It’s
a good idea to get advice or an opinion before you go too far – it
can save re-writing a whole lot of work. Use your teacher, your classmates
or anyone else who may be able to offer an opinion about your work.