Inspiring People of Faith
Stepping up to your HSC
Let’s begin
Create an account using Google in Bubbl/us to make a mind map.
Complete a rotation of 7 different activities during 3 library lessons.
Each activity asks you to add some information into your mind map.
Station activities
Station 1:
Use Britannica to find some information
Locate the article in Britannica about the faith background of your chosen person. E.g. Dalai Lama = Buddhism
Evaluate the effectiveness of Britannica as an information tool using the Language of Judgement refer to how the article explains beliefs, sacred texts, ethical teachings, rituals and ceremonies of your chosen faith.
Add a link to the Britannica article you have found in your mind map, include your evaluation (minimum 2 sentences)
Station 2:
Make notes using the Cornell method
Watch this video explaining how to take notes using the Cornell method.
Take notes on the article that is at your desk for your chosen faith tradition by using the template in your folder.
Take a photo of your notes and upload into your mind map
Station 3:
Use Citemaker to create an APA formatted bibliography of your sources
There should be at least 3 different sources on your desk.
Create a bibliography, in alphabetical order, using these sources.
Copy and paste this bibliography into your mind map
Step up to study
Station 4:
Using the library catalogue
Find a study guide on Religion that may help you next year. Take a photo of the shelf where these guides are located. Upload this in your mind map.
Use the catalogue to find a website on your chosen person of faith OR your chosen faith tradition.Watch this video on how to Search other sources
Add the URL to your mind map and include 3 questions you have about your personality after reading this source.
Station 5:
Locate a newspaper/magazine article using Gale or Ebsco
Click on the digital library page and search Gale in Context OR Ebsco Explora to find a newspaper/magazine article on your personality of faith.
Don’t forget to add other keywords to your search. e.g. Buddhism AND beliefs
Add a link to the article into your mind map and include 3 quick facts you have discovered about your faith tradition or personality
Station 6:
Find a video on Clickview
Search ClickView for your chosen Faith tradition or personality.
Create a playlist with any videos that could be useful
Add the title and link to one video on your mind map – answer the questions What did you SEE? What does this make you THINK? What do you still WONDER about? Add a link to your playlist
Station 7:
Use the Academic Writing page to access the document called ‘Language of Cause and Effect’
Use the document in your folder about your chosen Inspiring person of Faith. Identify how their actions have made an impact on people. What is their legacy?
Write 3 cause and effect statements using the language tips to help you, put these in your mind map
