Geography - Satisfactory - Year 10
This portfolio of student work shows that students can use some research to develop and modify geographically significant questions to frame an inquiry (WS1). They evaluate a range of secondary sources to select relevant geographical data and information …
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History - Satisfactory - Year 10
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can refer to key events, the actions of individuals and groups, and beliefs and values to explain patterns of change and continuity over time (WS1, WS2, WS3, WS4, WS5, WS6, WS7, WS8, WS9). The student …
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Science - Satisfactory - Year 10
This portfolio of student work shows that the student analyses how the Periodic Table organises elements and can explain how it can be used to make predictions about the properties of elements (WS6). The student can explain how different factors influence …
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Historical inquiry: Kokoda - AT
Students explored the experience of Australians during World War II. They developed a series of inquiry questions in relation to the events and significance of the Kokoda campaign. Students presented their findings as a report, using the inquiry questions …
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Mysterious universe – AT
Students were asked to create a scientific report to explain the evidence that supports the Big Bang theory for the evolution of the universe. Students were asked to address the following questions and discuss the key scientific ideas relating to: 1) …
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Exploring rights and freedoms - AT
Students were asked to investigate the role, actions and influence of an individual or group involved in the achievement of the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They were required to present their findings in the first-person …
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Prisoners of war - AT
Students explored the experiences of Australians on the battle and home fronts during World War II. They researched, with the support of the teacher-librarian, stories and events associated with prisoners of war. Students then freely chose an appropriate …
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Differing perspectives - AT
Students explored two statements by Australian Prime Ministers: Paul Keating’s ‘Redfern Speech’ in 1992 and Kevin Rudd’s ‘Apology’ in 2008. They watched recordings and analysed written transcripts of each speech and considered the speech within its historical …
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The theory of evolution by natural selection - AT
Students were asked to respond to questions about the principles and development of the theory of evolution. Students had previously completed a unit of work in which early theories of evolution were discussed, as well as the theory of evolution by natural …
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Megafauna essays – AT
Students were asked to create in expositional essay to analyse and evaluate the evidence for opposing theories relating to the extinction of Australia’s megafauna. This task was part of a teaching and learning unit on biodiversity which focused on the …
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Periodic table pamphlet – AT
Students were asked to create a 'How to use the Periodic Table' guide which details the trends of the Periodic Table including the chemical background of one particular Group or Period. Students were asked to consider types of elements, ions and the electronic …
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Report: Australian popular culture - AT
Students investigated the history of popular culture in Australia from the end of World War II to the early twenty-first century. They were asked to identify and discuss changes during the period, societal reactions to developments, and any evidence of …
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Extended response: Responsibility for the outbreak of World War II - AT
Students explored key people and events from the inter-war years between World War I and World War II and considered the contribution of particular actions and attitudes in the lead-up to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939. Students then examined a …
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The Arts: Visual Arts - Satisfactory - Years 9 and 10
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can evaluate how artists can influence each other across cultures, time and place. The student can analyse some visual conventions and practices that connect cultures and create hybrid artworks and …
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Languages: Chinese - Satisfactory - Years 9 and 10 (Year 7 entry)
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can use spoken and written Chinese to initiate and sustain interactions in familiar and unfamiliar contexts (WS1, WS2, WS5, WS7). The student exchanges information (WS4), ideas and opinions (WS3) and …
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Languages: Japanese - Satisfactory - Years 9 and 10 (Year 7 entry)
This portfolio of student work shows that the student uses written and spoken Japanese to interact with peers, the teacher and other Japanese speakers to exchange information and opinions about personal interests and experiences (WS1, WS3). With support …
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Research report: Health issue - AT
Students participated in a 10-week unit of learning on health promotion. Students were asked to conduct individual research on a chosen lifestyle behaviour and present their research to inform the community about the consequences of the chosen lifestyle …
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Mes grands-parents - AT
Students had completed a unit of work on the topics of family life and relationships, family origins and occupations. The use of a variety of past and present verb tenses and adverbs of time were revised. In this task students were asked to write a description …
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Je me sens mal - AT
Students had completed a module of work where they learnt how to express symptoms and explain illnesses and how to give advice about health and remaining in good health. In this task students were asked to perform a role play where one friend is giving …
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Cultures in conjunction - AT
Students analysed conjunctions between art forms and artists across time and cultures. They explored the ways that Asian art influenced the West in the past, and the ways that Western art has influenced contemporary Asian art in the present. They began …
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