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Pulling Strings The Pulling Strings unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 9 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Pulling strings students investigate forms of puppetry used in contemporary and historical cultures in order to provide understanding of the contexts in which puppets and puppetry occur.As a concluding activity, students present a puppet show, in groups, pairs or individually, using ideas and scripts developed during the unit. |
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Responding to An Issue The Responding to An Issue unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 5 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Responding to an issue students investigate and take a position on a local issue. They evaluate different aspects of the issue and write an article presenting a response from a selected point of view. |
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Road Safety The Road Safety unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 8 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Road safety students focus on road accidents as a major cause of injury and death amongst young Australians. Students evaluate how road safety messages are conveyed through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) road safety campaigns. Students then develop an information product that conveys information about one risk factor that contributes to road accidents in Australia. |
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Solar House The Solar House unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 5 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Solar house students investigate the apparent path of the Sun over time and relate this to the passive solar design of houses. They calculate angles using trigonometric ratios, prepare a report on their findings and maintain a team diary. |
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Statues and Characters The Statues and Characters unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 3 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Statues and characters students focus on responding to stimulus material, working in personal space and with a partner, using drama skills to devise a character and working in a small group to create short narrative works. |
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The 1967 Referendum The The 1967 Referendum unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 7 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: The 1967 Referendum was a significant milestone in the progress towards equal rights for Indigenous Australians. It holds great symbolic importance for Indigenous Australians. In the campaign for the referendum, Victorians played a significant role. In The 1967 Referendum, students evaluate the significance of the 1967 Referendum by:
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The Ins and Outs of Waste The The Ins and Outs of Waste unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 4 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In The ins and outs of waste students learn about the scope and effect of resource use that supports their lifestyle and the implications of associated waste generation and disposal. They investigate a life cycle analysis (LCA) and assessment of a product, identifying and analyzing the inputs (resources) and outputs (wastes) at each stage of a product’s life. As part of their work, students monitor their management of a personal project and evaluate its effectiveness. |
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The Right Moves The The Right Moves unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 6 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In The right moves students work cooperatively in teams to develop, analyze and implement group tactics. Students use cooperative learning tasks to identify, understand and develop key concepts that lead to an appreciation and demonstration of tactics in team games. Students analyse games and collect data to assess their performances. Students are introduced to European handball. They analyze a series of structured physical activities to develop basic attacking and defensive skills that are used in team games including European handball and create a media product that communicates their understanding of rules and tactics to a specific audience. |
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Tool Report The Tool Reports unit includes an introduction, the learning standards, 4 teaching, learning, and assessment activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: In Tool Report students focus on designing a tool that will make their lives easier. The assessment task requires them to write a report explaining the details and intent of their design. |
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Tools The Tools unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 8 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources. Unit description from source: Students will listen to short texts about tools and explore how tools work, what tools are, what they are used for, and how they developed over time. Following an investigation of simple tools used in the classroom, home and workplace, students design and construct their own tool. They develop skills in working with others, and write texts describing different tools. Students are introduced to the relationship between work and technology and develop an understanding of what work is and tools that are used for different jobs. |
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