Migration to Australia – ABOVE
Students completed scaffolded inquiry into migration to Australia. Part 1 involved an examination of the sources of migration. Part 2 involved using data to draw conclusions about the nature and purpose of migration. The task involved students conducting …
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Federation: for and against – ABOVE
Students were provided with a selection of primary and secondary sources detailing the key figures and events that led to Australia’s federation in 1901. The task involved extracting arguments for and against federation and then recording this information …
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Refugees and citizenship – AT
Students completed three tasks to explore different perspectives on the experiences of refugees in Australia. These tasks took place at differing stages of a unit of work on migration. Firstly, students were provided with a list of notable Australians …
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Global poverty map analysis – ABOVE
Students were introduced to ways of measuring human wellbeing and the geographical factors associated with the distribution of wealth. They were provided with a choropleth map showing the percentage of each country’s population living on less than $2 …
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Global poverty map analysis – AT
Students were introduced to ways of measuring human wellbeing and the geographical factors associated with the distribution of wealth. They were provided with a choropleth map showing the percentage of each country’s population living on less than $2 …
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Letter: The stolen generations – ABOVE
As part of their examination of past experiences of citizenship within Australia’s democracy, students watched excerpts from the film ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ and read teacher-selected personal accounts written by members of the Stolen Generations. With the …
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Letter: The stolen generations – AT
As part of their examination of past experiences of citizenship within Australia’s democracy, students watched excerpts from the film ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ and read teacher-selected personal accounts written by members of the Stolen Generations. With the …
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Measurement and geometry: Dimensions of a 3D object – WS5
Students were asked to determine the dimensions of a box given the length of ribbon of 1.2 metres needed to wrap around the parcel.
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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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Languages: Japanese - Satisfactory - Years 5 and 6
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can use formulaic and modelled language (WS3) in classroom interactions to carry out transactions and to share or convey information (WS3, WS4, WS5, WS6) about daily routines, activities and events, …
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Mathematics - Years 5 and 6
Year 5 Measurement and geometry Location and transformation Content description with elaborations: Use a grid reference system to describe locations. Describe routes using landmarks and directional language (ACMMG113) comparing aerial views of Country, …
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Numeracy - Level 4 (Years 5 and 6)
Typically, by the end of Year 6, students: Understand and use numbers in context identify, describe and use numbers larger than one million Interpret proportional reasoning visualise, describe and order equivalent fractions, decimals and simple percentages Interpret …
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Health and Physical Education - Years 5 and 6
Investigate community resources and strategies to seek help about health, safety and wellbeing (ACPPS053) Practise skills to establish and manage relationships (ACPPS055) Investigate the role of preventive health in promoting and maintaining health, safety …
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Mathematics - Years 5 and 6
Year 5 Measurement and geometry Location and transformation Content description with elaboration Use a grid reference system to describe locations. Describe routes using landmarks and directional language (ACMMG113) creating a grid reference system for …
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Health and Physical Education - Years 5 and 6
Year 6 Personal, social and community health Being healthy, safe and active Content descriptions with elaborations Examine how identities are influenced by people and places (ACPPS051) identifying how personal qualities contribute to identities and inform …
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Hiragana writing task – introductory letter - AT
Students were asked to write a short self-introduction letter to a visiting Japanese teacher following the conventions of the text type and stroke order on genkōyoshi paper. Concepts of self-introduction and expressing personal information were explored …
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Quanti animali - AT
Students had completed a unit of work on animals learning the vocabulary to name them and adjectives to describe their characteristics. Students had learned that many animals in Italian have similar names in English and discussed how cognates can help …
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Mascot maker - AT
Mascot maker Students had learnt about the significance of mascots in Japanese society and culture through the theme of Yura-kyara (category of mascot characters created to promote a place or region, event, organisation or business). Students had learnt …
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Scripted performance: Goldfields - ABOVE
Students studied the gold rushes and their impact on Australia and its peoples through an integrated unit that involved History and Drama. In particular, they explored the Victorian goldfields, the miner’s licence and the unrest that led to the Eureka …
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Scripted performance: Goldfields - AT
Students studied the gold rushes and their impact on Australia and its peoples through an integrated unit that involved History and Drama. In particular, they explored the Victorian goldfields, the miner’s licence and the unrest that led to the Eureka …
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