Simonds Catholic College (Years 9 and 10)
In the STEM Connections project, Simonds Catholic College focused on improvement of the school environment. Students were asked to design and build a vertical garden. The design brief ensured that Science, Technologies and Mathematics were all well-represented …
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Measuring time description
This sub-element describes how a student becomes increasingly aware of the passage of time. A student appreciates units of time are associated with regularly occurring events, such as the rotation of Earth or the swing of a pendulum. They apply units …
Measuring time | Measurement and geometry | National Numeracy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources
Peg's Creek Primary School
Peg's Creek Primary School is an independent public school, centrally located in the City of Karratha, 1600 km north-west of Perth. The school is a part of the Pilbara Education District and is one of five public primary schools and one Catholic primary …
Peg's Creek Primary School | Illustrations of practice | Primary curriculum | Resources
The Pilbara Education Region
The Pilbara Education Region is one of eight regions in the Western Australian Department of Education. The headquarters of this education region, the Pilbara Education Regional Office (PERO), is located in Karratha. The PERO staff are committed to the …
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Speaking description
This sub-element describes how a student becomes increasingly proficient at selecting language to express and share ideas, appropriate to audience, purpose and task – in planned speaking situations. This sub-element includes the development of skills …
Speaking | Speaking and listening | National Literacy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources
Sustainability - Years 7 and 8
Field studies provide an excellent opportunity to develop and practice the skills to be safe in the outdoors, create human-nature relationships and develop personal and social capabilities while explicit subject learning also takes place.
Sustainability - Years 7 and 8 | Skills and knowledge | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Sustainability - Years 9 and 10
Field studies provide an excellent opportunity to develop and practice the skills to be safe in the outdoors, create human-nature relationships and develop personal and social capabilities while explicit subject learning also takes place.
Sustainability - Years 9 and 10 | Skills and knowledge | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
School Projects: An Overview
School projects fell into one of two categories: pre-existing, well-tried projects with a defined outcome original projects, designed to appeal to the interests of students or to respond to a particular school or local context. Pre-existing projects …
School Projects: An Overview | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Introduction
Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and STEM education have become the focus of considerable political, industry and media commentary. Widespread concern about Australia’s performance in STEM disciplines and take-up of STEM careers …
Introduction | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Report Findings: Benefits & Challenges
Many teachers commented on the unanticipated benefits for their students from their involvement in the STEM Connections project. The development of general capabilities, such as Critical and Creative Thinking, and Personal and Social Capability, was overwhelmingly …
Report Findings: Benefits & Challenges | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
References & Appendices
Australian Curriculum and Assessment Reporting Authority (ACARA) F–10 Curriculum. www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/mathematics/curriculum/f-10 (viewed November 2014) www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/science/curriculum/f-10 (viewed November 2014)www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/technologies/design-and-technologies/curriculum/f-10 (viewed …
References & Appendices | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
Report Findings: Qualitative Data
Participating schools were asked to report against the project aims as part of their evaluation. This section provides a summary of their responses and outlines additional benefits of the project.
Report Findings: Qualitative Data | STEM Report | STEM | Resources
7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 7
Analysis, synthesis and interpretation Critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS056) Communication and reflection Present evidence-based civics and citizenship arguments …
7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 7 | Competencies and skills | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 8
Analysis, synthesis and interpretation Critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS070) Communication and reflection Present evidence-based civics and citizenship arguments …
7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 8 | Competencies and skills | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 9
Analysis, synthesis and interpretation Critically evaluate information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS084) Account for different interpretations and points of view (ACHCS085) Communication …
7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 9 | Competencies and skills | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 10
Analysis, synthesis and interpretation Critically evaluate information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS097) Account for different interpretations and points of view (ACHCS098) Communication …
7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 10 | Competencies and skills | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Sustainability - Years 9 and 10
World views that recognise the dependence of living things on healthy ecosystems, and value diversity and social justice, are essential for achieving sustainability. Field studies provide an excellent opportunity to develop and practice the skills to …
Sustainability - Years 9 and 10 | Human-nature relationships | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Sustainability - Years 9 and 10
Actions for a more sustainable future reflect values of care, respect and responsibility, and require us to explore and understand environments. Field studies provide an excellent opportunity to develop and practice the skills to be safe in the outdoors, …
Sustainability - Years 9 and 10 | Conservation and sustainability | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Sustainability - Years 5 and 6
All life forms, including human life, are connected through ecosystems on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival. Field studies provide an excellent opportunity to develop and practice the skills to be safe in the outdoors, create human-nature …
Sustainability - Years 5 and 6 | Health and wellbeing | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Civics and Citizenship - Years 9 and 10
Use democratic processes to reach consensus on a course of action relating to a civics or citizenship issue and plan for that action (Year 9) - ACHCS087 Use democratic processes to reach consensus on a course of action relating to a civics or citizenship …
Civics and Citizenship - Years 9 and 10 | Respectful action | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources