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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Digital project: Python game - BELOW
Students were provided with a game that had been developed by previous students at the school using Python. They were required to correct any errors and to modify the game by creating additional features and functionality, for example new character races, …
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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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OwD3
Understanding the effects of multiplication and division with decimals understands that multiplying and dividing decimals by 10, 100, 1000 changes the positional value of the numerals explains that multiplication does not always make the answer larger …
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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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Cubism: Portraits - ABOVE
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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UnT10
Comprehension reads and views moderately complex or some sophisticated texts (see Text complexity) interprets abstract or more remote content analyses visual text to identify point of view recognises layers of meaning synthesises information from …
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UnT11
Comprehension reads and views sophisticated texts (see Text complexity) interprets symbolism in texts, providing evidence to justify interpretation derives a generalisation from abstract ideas in texts critically evaluates the use of visual elements …
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Un viaje a Bolivia - At
In this unit, students learnt about travelling through Spanish-speaking countries from an English speaker’s perspective, considering historical and cultural features and traditions, and places and events of interest. They learnt language and grammar related …
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Design project: Desktop lamp - ABOVE
Students completed an investigation of lighting technology and design developments over the past century. They developed knowledge and understanding of lighting technologies and the impact they have locally and globally. Students identified key elements …
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Design project: Desktop lamp - AT
Students completed an investigation of lighting technology and design developments over the past century. They developed knowledge and understanding of lighting technologies and the impact they have locally and globally. Students identified key elements …
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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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Reading Chinese characters - AT
Students were asked to read Chinese characters and translate them to tell the time and also demonstrate understanding of characters for different forms of transport.
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Korean syllable blocks – AT
Students participated in a range of activities to build an understanding of how the basic Korean syllable blocks are constructed; the difference between the syllable blocks depending on the shapes of the vowels; where accompanying consonants are located. …
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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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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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Clap the number of characters - AT
Students were learning the names of animals in Japanese, the pronunciation of each word and the associated hiragana. Students were asked to clap the number of characters in each word whilst pronouncing each word and reinforcing their understanding of …
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Hiragana writing task – stroke order - AT
Students were asked to demonstrate their understanding of correct stroke order when writing Hiragana. Students were given a mini whiteboard and marker then had to write each hiragana that their teacher called out in random order.
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Periodic table pamphlet – ABOVE
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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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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