Design project: Push pull toy - BELOW
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, …
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Design project: All systems go - ABOVE
Students investigated two closed force systems (pneumatics and hydraulics), to understand that the technology of pneumatics relates to air pressure and the technology of hydraulics relates to water pressure. They were given a design brief to design a …
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Design project: All systems go - BELOW
Students investigated two closed force systems (pneumatics and hydraulics) to understand that the technology of pneumatics relates to air pressure and the technology of hydraulics relates to water pressure. They were given a design brief to design a machine …
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References & Appendices
Australian Curriculum and Assessment Reporting Authority (ACARA) F–10 Curriculum. www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/mathematics/curriculum/f-10 (viewed November 2014) www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/science/curriculum/f-10 (viewed November 2014)www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/technologies/design-and-technologies/curriculum/f-10 (viewed …
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Advice for Implementation
Advice School reports and surveys for students and staff members provided valuable insight into what contributes to a successful project. Schools Strong commitment from the school as a whole is vital for the success of such a project. Key to project success …
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Conclusions
In general, this project highlighted the strong and natural links between the Australian Curriculum: Science, Mathematics and Technologies. ACARA’s STEM Connections project was well-received by participating schools, with the majority of students and …
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Report Findings: Qualitative Data
Participating schools were asked to report against the project aims as part of their evaluation. This section provides a summary of their responses and outlines additional benefits of the project.
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Introduction
Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and STEM education have become the focus of considerable political, industry and media commentary. Widespread concern about Australia’s performance in STEM disciplines and take-up of STEM careers …
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Report Findings: Benefits & Challenges
Many teachers commented on the unanticipated benefits for their students from their involvement in the STEM Connections project. The development of general capabilities, such as Critical and Creative Thinking, and Personal and Social Capability, was overwhelmingly …
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STEM in the Australian Curriculum
STEM is addressed in the Australian Curriculum through the learning areas of Science, Technologies and Mathematics, and through general capabilities, particularly Numeracy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capability, and Critical and Creative …
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Interpreting fractions description
This sub-element emphasises the development of the fraction concept and the size of fractions rather than the development of procedures or algorithmic skills. Understanding the size of a fraction is an indicator of the depth of a student’s understanding …
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Outdoor learning
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The Pilbara Education Region
The Pilbara Education Region is one of eight regions in the Western Australian Department of Education. The headquarters of this education region, the Pilbara Education Regional Office (PERO), is located in Karratha. The PERO staff are committed to the …
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Heathfield High School (Years 9 and 10)
Heathfield High School is a 8-12 co-educational government school located in Heathfield, South Australia on the Traditional Lands of the Peramangk Peoples of the Adelaide hills. Heathfield had entered into a school–business partnership, brokered by the …
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Consumer and financial literacy: Year 10
Young people grow up in diverse circumstances. At age 15 to 16, there is a divergence in young people’s sophistication in relation to financial management attitudes. Unique family circumstances strongly influence young people’s notions of their future …
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Food and fibre: Years 7 and 8
In Years 7 and 8, students further investigate design and technology professions and the contributions that each makes to society locally, regionally and globally through creativity, innovation and enterprise, such as the role of plant breeders, agronomists …
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Online safety: 7-10 Civics and Citizenship
The Australian Curriculum: Civics and Citizenship, provides students with opportunities to learn about and apply the ethical concepts which underpin Australia’s democracy: equality, respect and fairness. Students investigate diverse cultural and social …
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Food and wellbeing: Years 7 and 8
In Years 7 and 8, students further develop their ability to maintain personal health and wellbeing and contribute to community decision-making. They develop knowledge, understanding and skills to make healthy, informed food choices and to explore the …
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Henley High School (Years 9 and 10)
Henley High School is a 8-12 co-educational government school located in Henley Beach, South Australia on the Traditional Lands of the Kaurna Peoples of the Adelaide plains. The school l chose the development of a biofuel as the focus for its STEM Connections …
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Online safety: English
The Australian Curriculum: English provides the opportunity for students to study written, spoken and visual language. Students learn about appropriate and inappropriate communication and the power of language to build and strengthen respectful relationships. …
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