Economics and Business - Satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can explain the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses in terms of financial and economic decision-making (WS2). The student explains why different types of businesses exist (WS4) and …
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Science - Above satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can use the particle model to explain and predict the properties and behaviours of substances (WS1). The student identifies different forms of energy and describes how energy transfers and transformations …
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7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 8
How laws are made in Australia through parliaments (statutory law) and through the courts (common law) (ACHCK063)
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 8
The ways markets in Australia operate to enable the distribution of resources, and why they may be influenced by government (ACHEK027) The traditional markets of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their participation in contemporary …
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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 …
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 8
Analysis, synthesis and interpretation Interpret data and information displayed in different formats to identify relationships and trends (ACHES034) Communication and reflection Present evidence-based conclusions using economics and business language …
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7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 8
Problem- solving and decision- making Appreciate multiple perspectives and use strategies to mediate differences (ACHCS071) Use democratic processes to reachconsensus on a course of actionrelating to a civics or citizenship issueandplan for that action …
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 8
Questioning and research Develop questions about an economic or business issue or event, and plan and conduct an investigation or project (ACHES032) Gather relevant data and information from a range of digital, online and print sources (ACHES033) Economic …
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Bouncing balls – ABOVE (Year 8)
Prior to the sample task, students investigated forms of energy and energy transfers and transformations. As part of the unit, students were required to undertake a practical investigation to identify the relationship between drop heights and bounce …
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Civics and Citizenship – Above satisfactory – Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can analyse features of Australian democracy, and explain features of Australia’s democracy that enable active participation (WS1). The student recognises different types of laws in Australia and explains …
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Economics and Business - Above satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can explain in detail the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses in terms of financial and economic decision-making (WS2). The student analyses why different types of businesses exist (WS4) and explains the …
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How an idea changes – ABOVE
This task was designed to address the aspects of the Year 8 achievement standards that relate to science as human endeavour. Students were asked to research a ‘big idea’ in science and create a presentation in which they explain how that idea has developed …
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How an idea changes – AT
This task was designed to address the aspects of the Year 8 achievement standards that relate to science as human endeavour. Students were asked to research a ‘big idea’ in science and create a presentation in which they explain how that idea has developed …
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Source analysis: Vikings - ABOVE
Students examined a teacher-curated collection of primary and secondary sources associated with the life and history of the Vikings. They were asked to select three sources from the collection and write an analysis of each, focusing upon its usefulness …
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Source analysis: Vikings - AT
Students examined a teacher-curated collection of primary and secondary sources associated with the life and history of the Vikings. They were asked to select three sources from the collection and write an analysis of each, focusing upon its usefulness …
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Australian identity - AT
The task occurred at the end of year as part of a whole-school forum on Australian identity and civic responsibility. In age- or stage-equivalent groups, students participated in a series of structured, teacher-moderated discussions of Australia’s democratic …
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Social media: Aztecs and Incas - ABOVE
Students were asked to create a series of social media posts regarding an aspect of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. They were required to choose an appropriate platform incorporating text and images and were provided with teacher-created templates …
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Postcard from Angkor Wat - ABOVE
Students were asked to imagine visiting Angkor Wat in Cambodia and to design and write the two sides of a postcard detailing what they had seen and learned at the site. They were provided with a teacher-created template to record their thoughts and observations, …
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Postcard from Angkor Wat - At
Students were asked to imagine visiting Angkor Wat in Cambodia and to design and write the two sides of a postcard detailing what they had seen and learned at the site. They were provided with a teacher-created template to record their thoughts and observations, …
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English - Year 8
Texts in context Content descriptions with elaborations: Analyse and explain how language has evolved over time and how technology and the media have influenced language use and forms of communication (ACELY1729) identifying and explaining how mobile …
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