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Welcome to the ** exciting ** world of the ** Human Body ** wiki which is focused at year 5 students, teachers and parents. This site is designed to help students ** inquire, create and communicate ** information and knowledge about the human body. While providing teachers and parents with resources and tools to ** implement ICT's ** into their planning and teaching. This site looks at ** Web 2.0 ** software focusing on three in particular that require students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate on the topic of the human body. While also covering ICT's cross-curriculum priorities as students create, communicate, operate and inquire with ICT's while working in a safe and secure environment.One this wiki you will be able to navigate your way through 6 pages; Home, Curriculum, Students Space, Students Resources, Teachers Resources and References.

On the Curriculum page you will find information about the KLA and the Information and Communication Cross-Curricula priorities being addressed and also a links to the Productive Pedagogies framework. All of these will provide background information on the workings and learning outcomes behind this wiki site.

The Students Space page outlines the 3 learning activities the students will partake in using 3 of the Web 2.0 software's, Bubbl Us, Blogger and Prezi. For each of the three software you will find a sample of a student's work which focuses on the human digestive system.

The Students Resources page provides students with websites, activities and YouTube videos on the different systems of the human body that can be explored.

The Teacher Resources page is designed for teachers where they will find information on the Web 2.0 tools used in this unit. As well as a range of websites and other resources that can be used in the classroom.

The Reference page is a list with all the documents, software, images and videos that were used in the creation of this wiki.

Have fun exploring and learning!

I have added an video to start you off which gives you a quick overview of the human body and the amazing feats it accomplishes everyday - HUMAN BODY 101

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If you have any comments or feedback about this wiki site please click on the Discussion tab above to add them. ED: 3441 - Kelly Geissler 11657716