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Harm Minimization The Harm Minimization unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 5 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Harm Minimization students focus on reducing the risks associated with alcohol. Students are tasked with differentiating between high and low risk scenarios by identifying possible harms associated with a variety of situations. Students then perform a risk analysis on these outcomes and develop a harm minimization strategy in response to this. |
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In Style The In Style unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 3 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In In style students prepare and present a contemporary style music performance. Student instrumentalists focus on preparing for a performance. Students who are not instrumentalists participate in the design and production aspect of the performance. Students work in groups to research a particular genre of music and to find advice on writing lyrics. They then compose their own original song and prepare for performing their piece to the class. Students undertake regular reflective activities in relation to team work. |
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In the News The In the News unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 7 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In In the news students undertake a research activity on an issue in the local community and report to the class using a multimedia slide-show presentation. Students develop an action plan to address the issue and write an article which could be published appropriately. Students use multimedia software to compose, record and revise their report. Students identify photographs and sound to use in their slide shows and enhance the presentation. During the research they use strategies such as brainstorming, planning, questioning, note making, action planning, composing and revising, and they refine their editing skills through improving their own texts. Students learn how context, purpose and audience shape and influence written texts. They set personal goals and evaluate their own learning and social interactions throughout the unit. |
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Leadership- Then and Now The Leadership- Then and Now unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 4 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Leadership - then and now students examine the concept of leadership by comparing leaders of an ancient or medieval society with leaders in contemporary Australian society. They use brainstorming to develop ideas of what constitutes leadership and consolidate their understanding through their research and discussion. A focus on note-taking and documenting sources provides a starting point for evaluating the quality of evidence obtained. |
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Multiplication Patterns The Multiplication Patterns unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 3 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Multiplication Patterns students focus on recognising patterns in sequences of numbers and using them to make predictions about further numbers in the sequence. The assessment task requires them to use spreadsheets to analyse sequences, and make and test predictions. |
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New for Old The New for Old unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 5 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In New for old students analyze an existing packaging for a product according to its target audience. As part of a team, they conduct a survey, analyse their findings and develop a proposal to modify or design a new packaging for their product to meet the needs of a new target audience. They write a business letter using appropriate tone, structure and language for a workplace text. They also reflect on how successfully they worked as a team. |
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Newspaper Report The Newspaper Report unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 4 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Newspaper Report students identify characteristics of text style that can be used to describe the differences between newspapers and then collect summary statistics from a range of newspapers. They analyze these statistics and produce a report based on their findings. Working within teams, students provide constructive feedback on each others' work and analyze different points of view. |
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Out of this World The Out of this World unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 6 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Out of this world, students learn about the solar system. Working in groups, students collect information on the solar system and complete an in-depth study of one aspect, for example, a study of a planet or meteorites. They use a range of reference sources including the Internet and apply the information to produce an information brochure and multimedia presentation to promote tours to their destination. |
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Patterns of Movement The Patterns of Movement unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 3 teaching, learning, and assessment activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Patterns of Movement students focus on creating and interpreting a graphic score that depicts a river flowing from high to low. This work demonstrates students’ understanding of pitch direction and ways of creating musical texture. |
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People in Places The People in Places unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 3 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In People in Places students focus on selecting and using ideas to improvise and create short devised drama about a familiar place like a supermarket. Students develop their drama skills as they work individually and in small groups to create characters and scenes. They use drama techniques and process to plan and create a character and actions to communicate their ideas, observations and experiences about a familiar place. |
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