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In term 1, AA will conduct an inquiry into renewable energy as it has emerged as a crucial solution for addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development. AA will also address how AI can significantly enhance the optimization and efficiency of renewable energy systems. AA will present the results of his investigation to the teacher as a written presentation before the end of the term.

AA will perform an extensive search of online resources, review publications and take notes on key theories and methodologies.

AA will spend time in the library to collect relevant material and also work at home with online resources.

Teachers could help by allowing AA to stay in during break times to conduct research on the project. AA's parents will support and help with understanding any complex ideas.

I would appreciate if the teacher can review the progress periodically and guide accordingly.

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In term 1, AS will conduct an inquiry into the optics-related topic of periscopes in order to further increase her knowledge on how they function as well as why and how they are used, especially their use in submarines. AS will present the results of her investigation to the class as an oral presentation before the end of the term.

In order to achieve her goal, AS will start by researching about periscopes and why they would be used by reading books and researching online using credible sources. She will then dive deeper into the topic by understanding and researching the concept of how periscopes are structured, along with how they work. To keep track of her findings and research, AS will use Google Docs to document and jot down her research. In the end, AS will create a presentation to share her learning with the class.

Teachers can support AS by providing some class time or work periods to work on this IEP assignment, or allow her to occasionally stay in during recess to research or complete her presentation. Parents can possibly support AS by giving feedback on her presentation and notes and remind her to work on this.

Teachers can asses AS’s work and progress by occasionally or biweekly checking in with her to see how much she has accomplished and what she has learned. AS will share a copy of her research notes with the teacher as well, so teachers can check that at any time to see her progress and findings.

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In term 1, SU will conduct a self-directed inquiry involving research into plant cells in order to have a better understanding of why a plants are so different from animals (need carbon dioxide rather than oxygen, go through photosynthesis, etc). SU will present the results of her investigation to the teacher as a written report before the end of the term.

SU will research her topic in depth using reliable websites. She will include the past discoveries, facts about the topic, and comparisons to other types of cells. SU will be sure to achieve her goal by creating deadlines to finish certain parts of her research so the research isn't left until the last minute.

SU will need access to a device to complete her research, as well as extra time (possibly during recess) to ensure the ability to stay organized and finish all of her work that is not a part of her IEP as well.

Teachers and parents can support SU in her goal by answering questions along the way, giving her extra time when possible, and (if needed) providing reliable websites.

SU's goal can be assessed by the depth and accuracy of her research.

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In term 1, TJ will conduct an inquiry into neutron stars in order to understand what exactly goes down in their cores and see what impact they're having on the ecosystem. TJ will present his investigation to the class and teacher as an oral presentation before the end of the term. TJ will make a presentation using his laptop as well as conducting research on it and sending a slide show presentation to the teacher when done. Teachers & parents can help/support TJ by simply allowing him to spend time working on it after finishing his work instead of reading book in and out of school. Teachers will be able to asses this by giving TJ a rubric including mainly oral speaking and media along with most other marks they would give just as of it were to be a regular presentation.

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A self directed inquiry into learning about Gender Inequality.

In term 1, NM will conduct an inquiry into the social issue Gender Inequality and how it has impacted the world in order to learn about the hardships women/girls NM will present the results of her investigation to the class as an oral presentation before the end of the term.

NM will make a presentation and present it to the class.

NM will just need a laptop.

Teachers and Parents can support NM in this goal by allowing her to work on inquiry when done her work (at school) and by letting her work on it at home (parents).

To assess her goal, a rubric with criteria of oral speaking skill and content necessities will be need.

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In term 1, CY will conduct an inquiry on black holes in order to prevent them or just increase the likely hood of surviving one. CY will present the results of her investigation to the class as an oral presentation before the end of the term. CY will research deaply of the forces that a black hole has and the science behind it. She will then come up with a solution to prevent or increase the likely hood of surviving them. The tools that I will need is the web, encyclopedias, and books. Teahcer and parents can support me in this goal by teaching me what I need in order to solve this problem or help me answer the questions that I have that are in my way of discoverying something new. To assess my goal, I can tell you about what I have reaserched and my way of preventing black holes of increase the likely hood of surviving one.

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In term 1, AB will conduct an inquiry into diabetes, Canada’s contribution with the discovery of insulin, and the key individuals that are associated with it.  AB will work to understand the impact that it has on the human body as well as that on the global community. AB will present the results of her investigation to the teacher as a written report before the end of the term.

First, AB will collect all relevant information from online resources and library books .  Then, AB will research the topic in depth.  Additionally, AB will conduct interviews with medical experts like doctors in AB’s family.  Finally, AB will collect all of this information in a written report along with the impact that insulin has on patients in the 21st century.

AB would require access to the school library to collect reading material.  In the supposed absence of this material, AB would find it helpful if the school could procure some of the reading material.

Teachers could help AB by allowing her to stay in during break times to work on this project.  AB’s parents could help by making the connection between her topic and the medical experts in her family.

To assess AB’s goal, periodic touchpoints with the teacher would be helpful.  Teachers could also observe the technical depth of the research.

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In term 1, CH will conduct an inquiry into the process of testing newly discovered drugs as well as safe and effective uses of pharmaceuticals in order to expand her knowledge in regards to pharmaceutical science. CH will present the results of her investigation to the teacher as an oral presentation before the end of the term. To achieve her goal, CH will research daily on her topic of interest and make sure to jot down specific information for her project. CH will create presentation slides on the effect of pharmaceuticals on the human body, incorporating the effect of overdose and ways to expand the lives not only humans, but all living organisms. Additionally, CH will create somewhat of a timeline of events that occur throughout the testing process of drugs before they hit the shelves. Teachers and parents may provide the necessary materials for her project as well as additional work periods during class. A rubric consisting of: project/learning skills (was it creative and well thought-out?), oral skills (volume, eye-contact) and presentation/use of technology (was it engaging, eye-catching and organized?) will be used to assess CH's goal.

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In term 1 AB will be conducting an inquiry to dive further into how AI has assisted in increasing the speed at which stars and exoplanets have been discovered. AB will achieve this goal by diving deeper into his investigation and gathering details on this inquiry. At the end of this term, AB will be sharing his findings with the class of 721 through an oral presentation. Teachers can support this goal by narrowing down on specific discoveries which might be important to the topic and recommending resources or relevant advancements that may have been overlooked. Parents can help me streamline my thoughts and make sure that the websites and materials used are valid and authentic. To assess the goal teachers can do monthly checkups on how much information has been collected and whether it is comprehensive.

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In term 1, (other) LX will conduct an inquiry into AI in order to find out how AI is made and built. LX will present the rusults of his investigation to the teacher as a written report before the end of the term.

LX would achieve my goal by doing research and creating his report in his spare time and when he is finished all his work at school.

For this project and presentation, LX would need a lot of time for the research and even more time if LX would make his own simple AI in the future.

Teachers can support LX by giving us more work periods in class so LX have more time to work on his project. LX's' parents can help by giving him more time for working on the research and report.

Teachers could assess LX's goal by making seeing how complicated LX's goal is.

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In term 1, LX will conduct an inquiry into how to improve healthcare delivery systems like Zipline™ to help save lives in remote areas. LX will present the results of her investigation to the class of 721 as an oral presentation before the end of the term. She will achieve her goal with research and prototypes, likely made with small motors and paper or a lightweight substance. Teachers can support this goal by letting LX stay in on breaks to research in class, and parents can support her by buying materials necessary for this goal. To assess the goal, she will give you information about the original system (A Zipline™ or other lifesaving drone) and the changes and research done to make the systems better and more efficient.

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1. What self-directed goal would you like to work on in Term 1?

Possible suggestions for your goal:

Self-directed inquiry into the learning of a computer language (not Python or Scratch, since we are doing that in class. JavaScript? HTML?). Report briefly to the class about your progress or demonstrate a program.

A self-directed inquiry involving research into a topic of interest in the sciences. You will make a brief report to the class.

A self-directed inquiry involving reporting on an historical Canadian figure (e.g., Louis Riel, Laura Secord). You will make a brief report to the class on their contributions from different perspectives (e.g., Metis, British, Americans).

2. Design your goal so that it is a "self-inquiry" that involves you doing research and investigating the topic. Note that you have to be specific. Don't say, "XX will conduct an inquiry into engineering". Instead say, "XX will conduct an inquiry into the design of wings for commercial airplanes in order to have a better understanding of engineering". Include the following statement:

In term 1,  [Your Initials] will conduct an inquiry into [topic] in order to  [something to do with achieving your goal]. [Your initials] will present the results of [his/her] investigation to the [class/teacher] as a(n) [oral presentation/written report] before the end of the term.

3. What specific activity/way will you achieve your goal?

4. What tools will you use or need?

5. How can we (teachers & parents) support you in this goal?

6. How can we assess your goal?

7. I will be asking you to tell me about your progress with your inquiry/goal in the next week to be able to make a statement for the progress report.