Bouncing balls – AT (Year 8)
Prior to the sample task, students investigated 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 …
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Expansion - Above
Prior to the sample task, students had explored states of matter focusing on how the particle model explains matter in its different states at a molecular level. They had completed various inquiries relating to the particle model including kinaesthetic …
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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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Cells – ABOVE
Prior to the sample task, students engaged in investigations of cells and body systems, focusing specifically on cell structure, organelle function, cell specialisation, the digestive system, and reproduction in plants. This task was part of the final …
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Concrete sculpture – AT
In prior learning activities, students learnt concepts and performed experiments relating to chemical and physical changes. They performed a research investigation into the rock cycle with a particular focus on the processes of weathering and erosion. This …
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Cells – AT
Prior to the sample task, students engaged in investigations of cells and body systems, focusing specifically on cell structure, organelle function, cell specialisation, the digestive system, and reproduction in plants. This task was part of the final …
Cells – AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
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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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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Expansion – AT
Prior to the sample task, students explored states of matter focusing on how the particle model explains matter in its different states at a molecular level. They had completed various inquiries relating to the particle model including kinaesthetic activities …
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Concrete sculpture – ABOVE
In prior learning activities, students learnt concepts and performed experiments relating to chemical and physical changes. They had performed a research investigation into the rock cycle with a particular focus on the processes of weathering and erosion. This …
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Body systems – Above
In a teaching and learning unit on biological sciences, students studied human anatomy with a particular focus on the respiratory, circulatory, nervous and digestive systems. They had investigated cells, tissues and organs in each system. Students were …
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Sustainability - Years 7 and 8
World views that recognise the dependence of living things on healthy ecosystems, and value diversity and social justice, are essential for achieving sustainability.
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English - Year 8
Language Text structure and organisation Analyse how the text structures and language features of persuasive texts, including media texts, vary according to the medium and mode of communication (ACELA1540) Understand how coherence is created in complex …
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Digital Technologies - Years 7 and 8
Investigating and defining Define and decompose real-world problems taking into account functional requirements and economic, environmental, social, technical and usability constraints (ACTDIP027) Evaluating Evaluate how student solutions and existing …
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Intercultural Understanding - Level 5 (Years 7 and 8)
Typically by the end of Year 8, students: Investigate culture and cultural identity explain ways that cultural groups and identities change over time and in different contexts Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices analyse the …
Intercultural Understanding - Level 5 (Years 7 and 8) | Values, rights and responsibilities | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Intercultural Understanding - Level 5 (Years 7 and 8)
Typically by the end of Year 8, students: Investigate culture and cultural identity explain ways that cultural groups and identities change over time and in different contexts Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices analyse the …
Intercultural Understanding - Level 5 (Years 7 and 8) | Respectful relationships | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Intercultural Understanding - Level 5 (Years 7 and 8)
Typically by the end of Year 8, students: Communicate across cultures explore ways that culture shapes the use of language in a wide range of contexts Consider and develop multiple perspectives assess diverse perspectives and the assumptions on which …
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Intercultural Understanding - Level 5 (Years 7 and 8)
Typically by the end of Year 8, students: Investigate culture and cultural identity explain ways that cultural groups and identities change over time and in different contexts Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices analyse the …
Intercultural Understanding - Level 5 (Years 7 and 8) | Informed and safe use of information and devices | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Digital Technologies - Years 7 and 8
Processes and Production Skills Plan, create and communicate ideas and information, including collaboratively online, applying agreed ethical, social and technical protocols (ACTDIP022) Investigate how digital systems represent text, image and audio …
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Health and Physical Education - Years 7 and 8
Practise and apply strategies to seek help for themselves or others (ACPPS072) Investigate the benefits of relationships and examine their impact on their own and others’ health and wellbeing (ACPPS074) Investigate the benefits to individuals and communities …
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