This is me - AT
Students learnt to introduce themselves, discuss likes and talk about their family. Students learnt the vocabulary and alphabet to form words, and complete scaffolded sentences. In this task, students were asked to complete sentences with appropriate …
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Weather– AT
Leading up to the task, students brainstormed a variety of terms used to describe weather conditions in English, then those used in Vietnamese. They discussed the meaning of the word ‘translating’ and the fact that some words cannot be directly translated. In …
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Nhà ở Úc và Việt Nam – AT
Students learnt about the concept of ‘place and space’ and researched housing in both Australia and Vietnam. Students learnt language structures and vocabulary to enable them to compare and contrast objects, describe differences in culture and express …
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Law of conservation of mass – AT
Prior to the sample task, students learnt the basic concepts and history of atomic theory, the difference between elements and compounds, the law of conservation of mass, and different types of chemical reactions. In this task, students were asked to …
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Reading about Australia – AT
Students learnt about the Arabic sound system and writing patterns, sound-letter relationships and features of syllable blocks. In this task, students were asked to read aloud a story about Australia with teacher guidance, using their knowledge of sound-letter …
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Production elements - AT
Students studied the elements of production in a 10-week unit based on the musical Blood Brothers (1983) by Willy Russell. They explored the script with group workshops, moved readings and short performances for the class. Assessment during the unit consisted …
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Cubism: Portraits - AT
Students researched and explored synthetic and analytical cubism and the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. They explored the visual conventions of and social and historical influences on cubism through structured inquiry that was prepared for them by their …
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Design project: Food - AT
Students investigated how to collect suitable materials for composting at their school to improve recycling, reduce waste and improve the productivity of the school kitchen garden. Students designed and produced drawings of a composting system for food …
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Design project: Gardening tool - AT
Students critiqued garden tools, designed for adults, and identified the issues they have with using them. They researched ergonomics and developments by designers of garden tools in shape, size and materials used. Students explained the issues they have …
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Digital project: Organising ideas - AT
Students generated a digital mind map as a way to display pictorial data. They collected data about known places around the school in the form of digital photos taken using a tablet computer. They used an app to create a mind map to represent these data. …
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Digital project: Rapunzel - AT
Students were presented with the problem of rescuing Rapunzel from the tower in 60 seconds. In teams, they designed, built and programmed a device that would allow the prince to safely rescue Rapunzel. They were asked to use tilt and motion sensors to …
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Digital project: Podcast - AT
Students designed and implemented a podcast and documented the process. They identified the audience, designed and planned the solution including creating a storyboard and script. Students implemented the solution using audio software, evaluated the solution …
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Reflection: Emotional responses - AT
Students participated in a games unit focusing on social interactions and emotions. They identified their own and others' emotions using a classroom chart of ‘feelings faces’. Students identified how their reactions might make others feel, talked about …
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Written response: Respectful relationships - AT
The class undertook a 15-lesson unit of work on relationships and sexuality. The teacher worked with students to: explore, discuss and understand a range of sexual health and relationship issues; develop a range of life skills; and access current, relevant …
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Written response: Including others - AT
As part of a unit of work on valuing diversity, students learnt about the importance of positive relationships as they transition into adolescence. Students were asked to examine scenarios involving a range of relationship issues and use a thinking routine …
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Demonstration and written reflection: Indoor climbing - AT
Students were provided with opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge of climbing and belaying at the local indoor climbing facility. Students were asked to demonstrate their climbing and belaying skills. Following practical and belaying sessions, …
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Seeking workplace information - AT
In groups, students visited workplaces that most closely aligned with their interests. Students were asked to prepare a set of interview questions that could be asked of a human resource person in the workplace. They visited the workplace and conducted …
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Political cartoons - AT
This task had two parts. First, students designed a political cartoon associated with the Franklin River dispute which incorporated the iconic ‘no dams’ symbol. Second, students critically analysed their cartoons and presented a rationale explaining why …
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Ayo ke Restoran
Students were asked to write the script of a dialogue between a group of friends making plans to eat out at an Indonesian restaurant. They were permitted to refer to their workbooks, text books and class notes to complete the task. Students were given …
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Letter to host family - AT
Students were asked to write a first letter to their host family in Indonesia. In the letter they were asked to explain why they wanted to go on an exchange to Indonesia.
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