Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, Economics, Information and Communication, Technology
Grade Level 9, 10 |
An Enterprising Idea
The An Enterprising Idea unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 4 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In An enterprising idea students develop a brochure or website which provides potential entrepreneurs with advice about starting a small business. Through this project, students develop an understanding of enterprise attributes and employability skills required to run a small business. As part of a team, students research, collect, organize and analyze information related to the establishment of a small-scale business project. They plan activities, manage resources (time, people and finances) and use information and communications technology to record and monitor team progress and to prepare a brochure or website. Students also reflect on how they worked as part of a team and how they contributed to the successful management of their project.
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, Information and Communication, Technology, World Languages and Cultures
Grade Level 5, 6 |
At the Doctor's
The At the Doctor's unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 8 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In At the Doctor’s students participate in a role play of a visit to a doctor's surgery in Italy to explore the cultural similarities and differences between Australia and Italy. The students work in groups to create, perform and make a record of their role play.
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, History/Social Studies, Communication
Grade Level 9, 10 |
Australians- Yesterday and Today
The Australians- Yesterday and Today unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 5 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In Australians – yesterday and today students compare and contrast the experiences of two immigrant families or individuals to Australia in the post-World War II period and in present times. As part of a team, they frame research questions to explore the context for particular migrant stories and make links to historical circumstances in their home country and in Australia. They also reflect on how they work in a team, delegate tasks and manage their time.
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, English Language Arts
Grade Level 3, 4 |
Beanie Bear's Window Cleaning Device
The Beanie Bear's Window Cleaning Device unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 10 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In Beanie Bear’s window cleaning device, students focus on designing and constructing a basic mechanism that can lower an object (Beanie Bear or other small toy) and stop at two positions. The assessment task requires them to develop a planned set of steps for making the lowering device, evaluate the device and explain any improvements they make.
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, Geography
Grade Level 9, 10 |
Channel Deepening
The Channel Deepening unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 5 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In Channel deepening students learn about the points of view of various stakeholders/interest groups about the controversial issue of the deepening of shipping channels in Port Phillip Bay. As part of a team, they research one stakeholder’s point of view and prepare a presentation for a small group comprising students who have each researched a different stakeholder's view.
After considering all perspectives, they prepare a final report which explains outcomes associated with intervention in a natural system and expresses a personal view. They also reflect on how they worked in the team and how their opinions may have changed during the unit.
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, English Language Arts
Grade Level 3, 4 |
Community Action
The Community Action unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 5 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In Community Action, students focus on investigating a local issue and its effect on the local community. The assessment task requires them to produce an action plan which outlines a clear process for investigating and taking action to address a local issue.
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, English Language Arts, Science, Technology, Information and Communication
Grade Level 3, 4 |
Earth Report
The Earth Report unit includes an introduction, the learning focus, 4 teaching and learning activities, assessment criteria, and resources.
Unit description from source: In Earth Report students focus on experiments related to day and night and the rotation of the Earth. The assessment task requires them to predict whether it will be day or night in four places around the world and design their own data collection and analysis form.
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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, Art, Communication
Grade Level 9, 10 |
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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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, Information and Communication, Technology, English Language Arts
Grade Level 5, 6 |
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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Source Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia)
Subject Interdisciplinary, Interpersonal Development, Mathematics, Information and Communication, Technology
Grade Level 3, 4 |
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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