Career education: STEAM learning and creative problem solving
This Illustration of practice demonstrates how Burnie Primary School incorporates career education through the implementation of a Science, Technologies, Engineering, The Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) program, which also provides students with the opportunity …
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Primary Matters, issue 22: Remote learning, May 2020
We hope this edition finds you all safe and well. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that the education sector has had to adapt, and authorities are experiencing change of an unprecedented nature as they look to find their new normal. “It is important to …
Primary Matters, issue 22: Remote learning, May 2020 | Publications | Resources and publications
Digital project: App development - AT
Students collaboratively designed and implemented an app for Year 7 and 8 students. They documented their process using a group wiki including guidelines for using the wiki and managing files, analysis of similar apps, functional and non-functional requirements, …
Digital project: App development - AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Science research project – AT
In previous Science teaching and learning units, students practised how to: identify questions that can be investigated scientifically, plan and conduct scientific investigations, collect and process data, and present their results in the format of a …
Science research project – AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Design project: Automata - AT
Students investigated some of the key mechanical systems that are used and relied on in daily life, such as the muscles that move their own head, unlocking and opening a door, toys that move and mechanisms in the family car. They critiqued these key mechanical …
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Outdoor learning: Sustainability
Through the priority of Sustainability, students develop the knowledge, skills, values and world views necessary to contribute to more sustainable patterns of living. Outdoor learning enables students to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship …
Outdoor learning: Sustainability | Cross-curriculum priorities | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Composing texts - compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts Literacy Composing texts through speaking, writing and creating Level 4
compose and edit learning area texts
Composing texts - compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts | Level 4 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Developing teaching and learning Auslan
Sequences of learning The Australian Curriculum: Languages – Auslan has two learning sequences: one from Foundation to Year 10, and another from Year 7 to Year 10 (Year 7 Entry). The curriculum is written in a series of bands, as follows: Foundation …
Developing teaching and learning | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Remote learning: St John Vianney's Primary School
As schools adjust to the impact of COVID-19, it is important to remember that the school community can support everyone to address the physical, social and emotional aspects of remote learning. Primary Matters spoke with Mr Peter Rodda, Principal of St …
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Outdoor learning: Literacy
Outdoor learning can support the development of literacy by introducing specific terminology used in outdoor contexts. Students understand the language used to describe aspects of the outdoors, maps, products, resources, information and services. They …
Outdoor learning: Literacy | General capabilities | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Outdoor learning: Numeracy
Outdoor learning can give students opportunities to recognise the mathematics that exists in outdoor learning experiences; to see the importance of numeracy, select relevant numeracy knowledge and skills, and apply these skills in outdoor contexts. Students …
Outdoor learning: Numeracy | General capabilities | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Outdoor learning: Science
Science gives students opportunities to develop an understanding of important science concepts and processes including the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, the contribution of science to our culture and society, its applications in our …
Outdoor learning: Science | Subjects | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Composing texts - compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts Literacy Composing texts through speaking, writing and creating Level 2
compose and edit a small range of learning area texts
Composing texts - compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts | Level 2 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Composing texts - compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts Literacy Composing texts through speaking, writing and creating Level 3
compose and edit a range of learning area texts
Composing texts - compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts | Level 3 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Composing texts - compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts Literacy Composing texts through speaking, writing and creating Level 5
compose and edit longer sustained learning area texts
Composing texts - compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts | Level 5 | Learning Continuum | Literacy | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Reflection on learning Japanese - AT
In small groups, students were asked open-ended questions regarding their Japanese learning experience. Their responses were unrehearsed.
Reflection on learning Japanese - AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Digital project: App development - BELOW
Students collaboratively designed and implemented an app for Year 7 and 8 students. They documented their process using a group wiki including guidelines for using the wiki and managing files, analysis of similar apps, functional and non-functional requirements, …
Digital project: App development - BELOW | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Digital project: App development - ABOVE
Students collaboratively designed and implemented an app for Year 7 and 8 students. They documented their process using a group wiki including guidelines for using the wiki and managing files, analysis of similar apps, functional and non-functional requirements, …
Digital project: App development - ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Reflection on learning Chinese - AT
Students were asked to respond in English to unscripted questions on learning Chinese.
Reflection on learning Chinese - AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Outdoor learning: Geography
Geography is a structured way of exploring, analysing and understanding the characteristics of the places that make up our world. Outdoor learning programs provide opportunities for students to learn to question why the world is the way it is, reflect …
Outdoor learning: Geography | Subjects | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources