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Understanding Heritage Based Curriculum

The document outlines the stages of a school-based project focused on a heritage-based curriculum, detailing a seven-stage process from problem identification to evaluation and recommendations. Each stage encourages iterative feedback and includes specific activities for students to engage in, such as research, idea generation, and presentation of results. Additionally, it provides a project template and assessment criteria to guide both students and teachers throughout the project execution.

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Understanding Heritage Based Curriculum

The document outlines the stages of a school-based project focused on a heritage-based curriculum, detailing a seven-stage process from problem identification to evaluation and recommendations. Each stage encourages iterative feedback and includes specific activities for students to engage in, such as research, idea generation, and presentation of results. Additionally, it provides a project template and assessment criteria to guide both students and teachers throughout the project execution.

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Understanding heritage based curriculum

STAGES OF THE SCHOOL BASED PROJECT


Stage 1
What is the problem?

Stage 2
What evidence do you have related to the problem?

Stage 3
What are the possible solutions to the problem?

Stage 4
Which idea do you think is the best and why, (from stage 3 giving reasons)?

Stage 5
Perfect the idea

Stage 6
Present your data

Stage 7
Give conclusion, indicating successes and weaknesses during the project. Then
give recommendations.

SCHOOL BASED PROJECT EXECUTION STAGES


Project activities shall be done in stages and will be iterative to allow
adjustments and re-adjustments as pupils get feedback from the teacher,
peers and even from parents or guardians. Progressive scoring guides and
learner progress report shall be used in every stage of project execution and
marks shall be awarded based on the Progressive Scoring guide that will be
provided. The model hereto illustrated is most applicable to Junior and
Secondary School Modules.
Stage 1: Problem Identification
This is a process where a pupil recognises and defines a specific issue,
innovation or challenge that he or she wants to address. The activities to be
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carried out include: problem description - a brief statement of intent on how
he or she intends to solve the problem stating the main idea as a theme or
topic clearly stating the design specifications, being a set of requirements to be
satisfied by the material, product, or service after the whole project process.

Stage 2: Investigation of related ideas


A pupil will carry out a research or investigation on the current situation of his
or her problem to find out existing solutions that might solve or related to the
problem, situation, passion, interest or intended innovation. Activities include
a pupil: searching for information on related existing ideas that might be an
intervention to the problem or situation collecting and recording data using
various methods including drawings, illustrations, pictures, audio–visuals,
performances, writings and objects analysing each item on whether it will
solve the problem by considering its strengths and weaknesses and proffer
recommendations

Stage 3: Generation of Ideas


A pupil creates own possible ideas or solutions to solve the problem. Activities
at this ideation stage include a pupil:
-modifying existing solutions as per the researches in stage 2 if necessary
creating new ideas to solve the problem.
-analysing the possible ideas created through experimenting and testing
presenting the possible solutions using drawings, illustrations, pictures, audio–
visuals, and performances among others.
-analysing, synthesising and establishing connections and relationships.

Stage 4: Development of Ideas


A pupil chooses the best possible solution or idea generated in stage 3. The
chosen idea will have the most impact as an intervention to the problem,
situation or innovation. After selection a pupil will: refine or develop the
chosen idea to ensure it meets the design specifications stated in Stage 1.
Continue to analyse and synthesize information as he or she improves the idea
experiment and test refined idea through the production of a mock-up,
demonstrations, drawings, performances, audio-visuals and other forms of
presentations.

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Stage 5: Presentation of Results
A pupil presents final solution (goods and services) such as drawings, artefacts,
portfolios, flyers and banners, demonstrations, performances, audio and
visuals, write-ups, reports and musical pieces.

Stage 6: Evaluation and Recommendations


At this last stage, pupil’s activities include: comments on achievements, and
challenges faced in coming up with the product, linking to the statement of
intent and design specifications recommendations for further improvement of
the solution, or the innovation.

PROJECT TEMPLATE
NAMEOF SCHOOL:
NAME OF PUPIL:
LEVEL:
PROJECT TITLE:
LEARNING TITLE:
SYLLABUS TOPIC:
PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

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PROJECT EXECUTION PLAN

TEACHER’S PROJECT ASSESSMENT GUIDE

Criteria Description 1 2 3 4 5 Total Marks


Project title [5 marks] Clarity and relevance
Problem identification [5 Statement of the main idea as a
marks] theme or topic
Investigation of related Evidence of research
ideas [10 marks]
Generation of ideas. [10 Creativity and innovations
marks]
Development of ideas The ability to link and develop ideas
[10 marks] in a logical way
Presentation of results Evidence of :
[15 marks]  Originality
 Critical thinking
 Problem solving
 Creativity and innovation
 Communication
 Time management
 Organisation
Conclusion [5 marks] Relevance of conclusions

Key: 1-Below standard; 2-Satisfactory; 3–Good; 4-Very good; 5-Excellent

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LEARNER PROGRESS REPORT

Pupil’s Name Comments on work done at different stages


and Project Problem Investigation Generation Development Presentation Conclusions
Surname title identification of related of ideas of ideas of results
ideas
Learner 1
Learner 2
Learner 3
Learner 4
Learner 5
Learner 6
Learner 7

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RELATED PROJECT TOPICS
List of suggested projects for O' level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics:

Biology Projects
1. Investigating the Effects of pH on Plant Growth: Explore how different levels of acidity affect plant growth.
2. Comparative Study of Local Plant Species: Research and compare the characteristics of different plant species found
in your area.
3. The Effects of Light Intensity on Photosynthesis: Investigate how varying light intensities affect photosynthesis in
plants.
4. Microscopy Project: Exploring Microorganisms: Use a microscope to observe and identify different microorganisms.
5. Ecological Study of a Local Ecosystem: Conduct a field study to investigate the relationships between organisms in a
local ecosystem.

Chemistry Projects
1. Investigating the Effects of pH on Metal Corrosion: Explore how different levels of acidity affect metal corrosion.
2. Comparative Study of Local Water Samples: Analyse and compare the chemical composition of different water
samples.
3. The Effects of Concentration on Reaction Rates: Investigate how varying concentrations affect reaction rates.
4. Synthesis of Aspirin: Synthesize aspirin and investigate its properties.
5. Analysis of Local Soil Samples: Analyse and compare the chemical composition of different soil samples.

Physics Projects

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1. Investigating the Relationship Between Force and Motion*: Explore the relationship between force, mass, and
acceleration.
2. Comparative Study of Local Materials' Thermal Conductivity: Investigate and compare the thermal conductivity of
different materials.
3. The Effects of Angle on Projectile Motion: Investigate how varying angles affect projectile motion.
4. Building a Bridge with Unconventional Materials: Design and build a bridge using unconventional materials.
5. Investigating the Relationship between Voltage and Current: Explore the relationship between voltage, current, and
resistance.

Remember to:

- Choose a project that aligns with your interests and skills.


- Conduct thorough research and background reading.
- Design and plan your project carefully.
- Obtain necessary permissions and approvals.
- Follow proper safety protocols.
- Record and analyse your data accurately.
- Draw meaningful conclusions and recommendations

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