Concrete sculpture – ABOVE
In prior learning activities, students learnt concepts and performed experiments relating to chemical and physical changes. They had performed a research investigation into the rock cycle with a particular focus on the processes of weathering and erosion. This …
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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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Solar cells - AT
This task was the final assessment task of a five-week teaching and learning unit on solar energy. During the unit, students learnt about scientific concepts related to atomic structure and electricity that allowed them to understand how a solar panel …
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Rates of reaction – ABOVE
Students were asked to research factors that affect the rate of a chemical reaction. Working in groups of 3–4, students were asked to select one factor and design and perform an experiment to confirm its effect. Students presented their findings individually …
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The theory of evolution by natural selection - ABOVE
Students were asked to respond to questions about the principles and development of the theory of evolution. Students had previously completed a unit of work in which early theories of evolution were discussed, as well as the theory of evolution by natural …
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Writing task – weather forecast
Students were asked to write in Chinese characters about the weather forecast in a city of their choice.
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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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Mein Schultag – AT
Students used the topic of daily and school routines to compare similarities and differences between German culture and their own, including the German schooling system. They made connections between culture and language and expanded their vocabulary …
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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 …
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Germany's next top model - At
Students learnt two ways to describe clothing: adjective after the noun (no ending) and adjective before the noun (endings required for agreement). In previous units, students had learnt the concept of nominative and accusative. In this …
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Mouse trap dragster – Canobolas
This task was part of a unit of work designed to investigate forces and laws of motion. Students participated in a series of lessons covering Newton’s Laws of Motion, forces and simple machines. Teachers provided students with skills in research and scientific …
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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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Natural and man-made impact on ecosystems – ABOVE
In a teaching and learning unit on ecology, students learnt about energy and matter transfer in an ecosystem using food chains and food webs, different relationships between organisms in an ecosystem, sustainability, and natural and man-made impacts on …
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Scribed response: Growth and change - BELOW
The students and teacher discussed the concept of growth and change. Students were asked to bring in two photos of themselves: one as a baby and one as a school student. Using those photos, students identified their needs at these two points in time …
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Annotated drawing: Being active - AT
Students were involved in a unit of work looking at how to be more active, including the body’s response to physical activity. Students were asked to draw themselves being active and label what happens to their body when they are active. The teacher …
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Annotated drawing: Being active - BELOW
Students were involved in a unit of work looking at how to be more active, including the body’s response to physical activity. Students were asked to draw themselves being active and label what happens to their body when they are active. The teacher …
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Written reflection: Team challenges - BELOW
For the first three lessons of the year, students worked in small groups to complete a number of challenges that required teamwork, decision-making, problem-solving, and movement skills to be successful. This series of lessons focused on building social …
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Journal writing: Dress and hygiene - ABOVE
Students were part of a mixed-ability, multi-aged class of combined Year 9 and Year 10 students. Through journal writing, students were required to respond to and reflect on articles and experiences relating to issues in the workplace. The task was …
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Journal writing: Dress and hygiene - AT
Students were part of a mixed-ability, multi-aged class of combined Year 9 and Year 10 students. The task was undertaken as a part of a sequence of six 30-minute lessons about potential workplace issues. Through journal writing, students were required …
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Journal writing: Dress and hygiene - BELOW
Students were part of a mixed-ability, multi-aged class of combined Year 9 and Year 10 students. The task was undertaken as a part of a sequence of six 30-minute lessons about potential workplace issues. Through journal writing, students were required …
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