HKA

Science Blog
There has never been a more exci7ng 7me in the world of science. Hundreds of years of brilliant scien7c thought has led to the development of technologies that oer previously unimaginable views of the natural world. From the structure and fabric of the universe, to the complex inner workings of single atoms, scien7sts are perpetually making mind boggling discoveries that challenge our understanding of the world around us. You, as an HKA science blogger, are asked to search out those discoveries that you nd par7cularly amazing, and share them with the rest of us.

Blog Requirements
Your blog must be posted before class every other Friday. Your blog pos<ngs and comments will be assessed together using the One World criterion (see the criterion sheet below). 1. First, write a detailed summary of an ar0cle that you nd to be par0cularly interes0ng. Make sure to explain how the ar0cle relates to a local or global issue. Your summary must include a hyperlink to the source. 2. Next, write a thoughGul and original response to the ar0cle that includes logical inferences, ideas, or any other interes7ng thoughts that you have about the ar0cle or its subject maEer. If youre stuck, you may choose one of the two bulleted ques0ons below as a point of focus while wri0ng your comments on the ar0cle. Which of the following factors - economic, social, poli0cal, environmental, cultural, ethical - does the informa0on in the ar0cle impact the most? How? What are the benets or limita0ons of the science being discussed in the ar0cle? o Remember, there is no right or wrong response here. Whats important is that your wri0ng reveals signicant depth of thought, and is free from spelling or gramma7cal errors. Please proofread before pos0ng.

3. Finally, your blog entry should conclude with a few relevant ques7ons that will inspire others to respond to your pos0ng.

Comment Requirement
Each <me a blog is due you are also required to comment on two other student blogs. Comments must be completed before class on the following Tuesday. 1. Comments must be thoughGul, respecGul, and wriJen without spelling or gramma7cal errors. Your comments must address the ar7cle and / or the bloggers analysis of the ar0cle. The ques7ons posed by the blogger at the end of their post is a good star0ng point. It is highly unlikely that you can eec0vely accomplish this in one or two sentences.

Some Links To Get You Started

Extreme Biology: hEp://missbakersbiologyclass.com/blog/ If you want to see student science blogs at their best then look no further! Take 0me to see what these students are doing and learn from their great work. Science News: hEp://www.sciencenews.org/ This website has it all: ar0cles summarizing the latest research in all areas of science as well as blogs for you to review. NewScien0st: hEp://www.newscien0st.com/ Up-to-date science news and resources Guardian Science: hEp://www.guardian.co.uk/science Science news and a good weekly podcast NotExactlyRocketScience: hEp://blogs.discovermagazine.com/notrocketscience/ Excellent ar0cles based on primary research really well explained

Level 0

Descriptors Has not reached standard of any descriptors below. Describes how science is applied to addressing a specific local or global issue. Addresses the issue by stating some of the benefits or limitations of science. Attempts to communicate information using some scientific language. Attempts to analyse information by identifying parts, relationships or causes. Describes how science is applied to addressing a specific local or global issue. Addresses the issue by stating some of the benefits or limitations of science. Describes how application of science interacts with at least one of the following factors: social, economic, political, environmental, cultural and ethical. Analyses information by identifying parts, relationships or causes. Explains how science is applied to addressing a specific local or global issue. Addresses the issue by explaining some of the benefits and limitations of science. Discusses how application of science interacts with at least some the following factors: social, economic, political, environmental, cultural and ethical. Scientific information and language is communicated correctly and effectively.

Indicators

1-2

Criterion A: one world

3-4

You are only required thoroughly address one of the two red bullet points in your blog.

5-6

You are only required thoroughly address one of the two red bullet points in your blog.

Analyses and evaluates information by making supported judgments about information, validity of ideas or quality of work. Student Comment What level do you think you should get? Level awarded Teacher Comment by your teacher