English - Year 9
Purpose audience and structures of different types of texts Understand that authors innovate with text structures and language for specific purposes and effects (ACELA1553)
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Science - Year 9
Use and influence of science People use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they accept claims, explanations or predictions, and advances in science can affect people’s lives, including generating newcareer opportunities (ACSHE160) Values and …
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7-10 Geography - Year 9
Human alteration of biomes to produce food, industrial materials andfibres, and the use of systems thinking toanalysethe environmental effects of these alterations (ACHGK061) Challenges to food production, including land and water degradation, shortage …
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English - Year 9
Visual language Analyse and explain the use of symbols, icons and myth in still and moving images and how these augment meaning (ACELA1560) Comprehension strategies Use comprehension strategies to interpret and analyse texts, comparing and evaluating …
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Mathematics - Year 9
Real numbers Solve problems involving direct proportion. Explore the relationship between graphs and equations corresponding to simple rate problems (ACMNA208) Money and financial mathematics Solve problems involving simple interest (ACMNA211) Linear …
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Mathematics - Year 9
Chance Investigate reports of surveys in digital media and elsewhere for information on how data were obtained to estimate population means and medians (ACMSP227) Data representation and interpretation Identify everyday questions and issues involving …
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7-10 Geography - Year 9
Reflect on and evaluate findings of an inquiry to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic, political and social considerations; and explain the predicted …
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Enterprise project - Year 9 - ABOVE
This group of students was drawn from a class of mixed-ability students learning through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) enterprise project work. Students were asked to complete an action project which demonstrates entrepreneurial …
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Civics and Citizenship – Above Satisfactory – Year 9
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can evaluate features of Australia’s political system, and identify and critically analyse the influences on people’s political choices (WS1). The student explains the key principles of Australia’s …
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Economics and Business - Above satisfactory - Year 9
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can explain in detail the role of the Australian economy in allocating and distributing resources, and analyse the interdependence of participants in the global economy (WS3). The student explains …
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7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 9
The process through which government policy is shaped and developed, including the role of Prime Minister (ACHCK103) The influence of a range of media, including social media, in shaping identities and attitudes to diversity (ACHCK080)
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 9
Australia as a trading nation and its place within the rising economies of Asia and broader global economy (ACHEK038) Why and how participants in the global economy are dependent on each other (ACHEK039) Why and how people manage financial risks and …
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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 …
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 9
Analysis, synthesis and interpretation Analyse data and information in different formats to explain cause-and-effect relationships, make predictions and illustrate alternative perspectives (ACHES045) Communication and reflection Present reasoned arguments …
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7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 9
Problem-solving and decision-making Recognise and consider multiple perspectives and ambiguities, and use strategies to negotiate and resolve contentious issues (ACHCS086) Use democratic processes to reach consensus on a course of action relating to …
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 9
Questioning and research Develop questions and hypotheses about an economic or business issue or event, and plan and conduct an investigation (ACHES043) Gather relevant and reliable data and information from a range of digital, online and print sources …
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Reflections on a shadow day - ABOVE
Students were part of a mixed-ability, multi-aged class of combined Year 9 and Year 10 students. In cooperation with the teacher, students negotiated a day to shadow a person working in an occupation of interest. Prior to the experience, students prepared …
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Reflections on a shadow day - AT
Students were part of a mixed-ability, multi-aged class of combined Year 9 and Year 10 students. In cooperation with the teacher, students negotiated a day to shadow a person working in an occupation of interest. Prior to the experience, students prepared …
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Worksheet: Ecosystems
Students had completed a unit on ecosystems, including conducting field work in their local heathland and completing a case study on the Biosphere 2 experiment. They had investigated how matter and energy move through an ecosystem, and the different ways …
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Journal writing: Dress and hygiene - ABOVE
Students were part of a mixed-ability, multi-aged class of combined Year 9 and Year 10 students. Through journal writing, students were required to respond to and reflect on articles and experiences relating to issues in the workplace. The task was …
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