Search

Chemical change – ABOVE

Prior to the sample task, students were introduced to the atomic model and the ways in which this could be used to explain chemical structures and processes. They had investigated a variety of chemical reactions and classified them as endothermic or exothermic, …

Chemical change – ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

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 …

Expansion - Above | Samples | Work samples | Resources

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 …

Bouncing balls – ABOVE (Year 8) | Samples | Work samples | Resources

My map and globe– ABOVE

Students completed a series of activities associated with world maps and globes. First, after examining a series of printed maps and discussing the locations of continents, oceans and geographic regions, students produced their own labelled map of the …

My map and globe– ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Environmental investigation – ABOVE

Students investigated the impact of human activity on the environment. They listened to a teacher reading of ‘The Lorax’ by Dr Seuss and wrote a letter to the Once-Ler outlining their concerns about his intentions to commence production in their local …

Environmental investigation – ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Investigation: Networks - ABOVE

Students investigated how data are transmitted and secured in wired, wireless and mobile networks. They reported on the nature of networks and how components impact on the operation of networks. They described at least one communication protocol for sending …

Investigation: Networks - ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Mass of Jupiter – ABOVE

Students were asked to perform a scientific investigation related to the motion of objects. Students were required to keep a scientific journal during the investigation and submit a report that conforms with the conventions of a scientific publication. Two …

Mass of Jupiter – ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Entrepreneurs - ABOVE

Students studied examples of businesses associated with entrepreneurs. They identified the characteristics of each entrepreneur, the strengths of the business and created general categories associated with entrepreneurial behaviour. Students then adopted …

Entrepreneurs - ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Business plan - ABOVE (HASS)

Students completed a structured business plan using information and ideas associated with a fictitious company. The task was the culmination of the year’s study and required students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of business practices. …

Business plan - ABOVE (HASS) | Samples | Work samples | Resources

My place - above

Students completed a series of activities associated with a teacher-led reading and discussion of ‘My Place’ by Nadia Wheatley and Donna Rawlins. Students completed a Venn diagram to record similarities and differences between known or familiar places. …

My place - above | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Research report: Qin Shi Huangdi – ABOVE

Students investigated the life, achievements and influence of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi as part of their study of life in ancient China. Supported by the class teacher and the teacher-librarian, students identified and located sources of historical information, created …

Research report: Qin Shi Huangdi – ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Design project: To market - ABOVE

Students designed a sustainable enterprise including the environment to grow a vegetable. They investigated plant varieties, requirements for growth and the control of weeds. Students investigated opportunities for selling produce including value-added …

Design project: To market - ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

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 …

Cells – ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Business report - ABOVE

Students worked in small groups to develop a business report for a hypothetical business. Students chose from a list of teacher-prepared scenarios, explored the implications for the business and prepared solutions and recommendations. The format of the …

Business report - ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Design project: Push pull toy - ABOVE

Students explored forces of push and pull on the ground, in the air and in the water. They focused on the toys that they use but also learned about toys from other cultures. Students designed their own toys, and safely produced a toy using materials, …

Design project: Push pull toy - ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Report: Australian peacekeeping - ABOVE

Students investigated Australia’s involvement in United Nations peacekeeping in the years since 1945. They were asked to identify and research a particular international action and write a report of their findings. Students conducted their investigations …

Report: Australian peacekeeping - ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Design project: Automata - ABOVE

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, locking and unlocking mechanisms, toys that move and mechanisms in the family car. They critiqued these key …

Design project: Automata - ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources

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 …

Body systems – Above | Samples | Work samples | Resources

Entrepreneurs - ABOVE (HASS)