Economics and Business - Above satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can explain in detail the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses in terms of financial and economic decision-making (WS2). The student analyses why different types of businesses exist (WS4) and explains the …
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Bouncing balls – ABOVE (Year 8)
Prior to the sample task, students investigated forms of energy and energy transfers and transformations. As part of the unit, students were required to undertake a practical investigation to identify the relationship between drop heights and bounce …
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7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 8
How laws are made in Australia through parliaments (statutory law) and through the courts (common law) (ACHCK063)
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 8
The ways markets in Australia operate to enable the distribution of resources, and why they may be influenced by government (ACHEK027) The traditional markets of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their participation in contemporary …
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7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 8
Analysis, synthesis and interpretation Critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources in relation to civics and citizenship topics and issues (ACHCS070) Communication and reflection Present evidence-based civics and citizenship arguments …
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 8
Analysis, synthesis and interpretation Interpret data and information displayed in different formats to identify relationships and trends (ACHES034) Communication and reflection Present evidence-based conclusions using economics and business language …
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7-10 Civics and Citizenship - Year 8
Problem- solving and decision- making Appreciate multiple perspectives and use strategies to mediate differences (ACHCS071) Use democratic processes to reachconsensus on a course of actionrelating to a civics or citizenship issueandplan for that action …
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 8
Questioning and research Develop questions about an economic or business issue or event, and plan and conduct an investigation or project (ACHES032) Gather relevant data and information from a range of digital, online and print sources (ACHES033) Economic …
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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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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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The world of work in the future - ABOVE
Students researched the factors that may impact upon the world of work and created an infographic to summarise their findings. The teacher, in association with the teacher-librarian, scaffolded the research and monitored the nature and breadth of source …
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Concrete sculpture – AT
In prior learning activities, students learnt concepts and performed experiments relating to chemical and physical changes. They performed a research investigation into the rock cycle with a particular focus on the processes of weathering and erosion. This …
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Short response: Changing nations – BELOW
Students were introduced to the topic of human migration within and between countries and its impact on the concentration of populations in major cities. During this study, comparisons were made between urban and rural environments in Australia and China. For …
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How to make a law - ABOVE
This task had two parts. First, students wrote a letter to their local member of parliament asking for improved access to the internet for all members of a remote Australian community. Second, assuming this request was successful, students wrote a short …
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How to make a law - AT
This task had two parts. First, students wrote a letter to their local member of parliament asking for improved access to the internet for all members of a remote Australian community. Second, assuming this request was successful, students wrote a short …
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Landforms and landscapes - AT
Students were required to investigate the economic, social and environmental impacts of human interactions with a key geographical landform in their local area and the impacts of the landform on human interactions. Over the course of two weeks, students …
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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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Short response: Changing nations - ABOVE
Students were introduced to the topic of human migration within and between countries and its impact on the concentration of populations in major cities. During this study, comparisons were made between urban and rural environments in Australia and China. For …
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Short response: Changing nations - AT
Students were introduced to the topic of human migration within and between countries and its impact on the concentration of populations in major cities. During this study, comparisons were made between urban and rural environments in Australia and China. For …
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Landforms and landscapes - BELOW
Students were required to investigate the economic, social and environmental impacts of human interactions with a key geographical landform in their local area and the impacts of the landform on human interactions. Over the course of two weeks, students …
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