Harmony Day - Above
Students completed a teacher-created worksheet to answer questions, and gather and interpret information associated with Harmony Day (21 March). As part of the task students completed a survey of the cultural heritage of their year group, and recorded …
Harmony Day - Above | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Harmony Day – AT
Students completed a teacher-created worksheet to answer questions, and gather and interpret information associated with Harmony Day (21 March). As part of the task students completed a survey of the cultural heritage of their year group, and recorded …
Harmony Day – AT | 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
My place – AT
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 – AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Wet ‘n’ wild Wetlands world – AT
As part of their Science inquiry learning, students in Years 5 and 6 learned about ponding in the school wetlands. Ponding is part of an integrated program, that incorporates STEAM and German. Students learn German in weekly lessons from Foundation …
Wet ‘n’ wild Wetlands world – AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Hotel proposal – ABOVE
Students adopted the persona of a project manager asked to make a recommendation about the location of a new hotel. They were provided with a map containing three different sites along with a list of requirements for consideration: road access, water …
Hotel proposal – ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Spending and saving – ABOVE
This task was part of a unit of work exploring how to make informed choices as a consumer. Students were presented with a scenario in which they were given a gift of $3000. They were required to save half of the money while being free to spend the other …
Spending and saving – ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Market Day – ABOVE
Students worked in teams to choose and develop a product to sell to the rest of the school at a Year 6 Market Day. The team was required to complete a number of tasks: draw up a simple business plan; create an advertising poster for the product; complete …
Market Day – ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Market Day – AT
Students worked in teams to choose and develop a product to sell to the rest of the school at a Year 6 Market Day. The team was required to complete a number of tasks: draw up a simple business plan; create an advertising poster for the product; complete …
Market Day – AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Government scavenger hunt – ABOVE
Students completed a scaffolded internet research task. They were provided with a sequence of links to teacher-curated on-line resources housing the answers to specific questions. Students recorded their answer to each question on a digital worksheet …
Government scavenger hunt – ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Government scavenger hunt – AT
Students completed a scaffolded internet research task. They were provided with a sequence of links to teacher-curated on-line resources housing the answers to specific questions. Students recorded their answer to each question on a digital worksheet …
Government scavenger hunt – AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Museum catalogue: Australia’s federation – ABOVE
Students were provided with a collection of printed and digital images depicting people, places and events from the Australian colonies at the end of the nineteenth century. They were asked to make a selection from this collection for inclusion in a new …
Museum catalogue: Australia’s federation – ABOVE | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Museum catalogue: Australia’s federation – AT
Students were provided with a collection of printed and digital images depicting people, places and events from the Australian colonies at the end of the nineteenth century. They were asked to make a selection from this collection for inclusion in a new …
Museum catalogue: Australia’s federation – AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Español mind map and reflection– AT
In this unit, students discussed the Spanish-speaking world, some of the differences between Spanish and English and the benefits of language learning. Students learnt about displaying this knowledge and understanding through mind maps and Venn diagrams. In …
Español mind map and reflection– AT | 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
Entrepreneurs - AT (HASS)
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 - AT (HASS) | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Source analysis: The Gallipoli campaign - Above
Students examined four sources related to the Gallipoli campaign in World War I. They were asked to analyse these sources and consider how each source could be used to answer the question, ‘Was the Gallipoli campaign a glorious moment for Australia?’ …
Source analysis: The Gallipoli campaign - Above | Samples | Work samples | Resources
Historical inquiry: Kokoda - Above
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 …
Historical inquiry: Kokoda - Above | Samples | Work samples | Resources
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 …
Nhà ở Úc và Việt Nam – AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources
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 …
Law of conservation of mass – AT | Samples | Work samples | Resources