Floods and Drought

Learning Areas

Science | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures | HASS | Design and Technologies

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Students investigate both the natural and human-made factors contributing to floods and drought. With a focus on extreme weather events, they design their own amphibious home or fireproof vehicle.

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Cultural Protocols

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Learning Areas

Humanities and the Social Sciences

Science

AC9S5I01 Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions

AC9S5I02 Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct investigations on Country/Place

AC9S5I03 Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate

AC9S5I04 Construct and use appropriate representations, including tables, graphs and visual or physical models, to organise and process data and information and describe patterns, trends and relationships

AC9S5I05 Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions

Design and Technology

AC9TDE6P0 Investigate needs or opportunities for designing, and the materials, components, tools, equipment and processes needed to create designed solutions

AC9TDE6P03 Select and use suitable materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques to safely make designed solutions

AC9TDE6P02 Generate, iterate and communicate design ideas, decisions and processes using technical terms and graphical representation techniques, including using digital tools

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Country/Place

A_TSICP1 The occupation and colonisation of Australia by the British, under the now overturned doctrine of terra nullius, were experienced by First Nations Australians as an invasion that denied their occupation of, and connection to, Country/Place.

A_TSICP1 First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways.

A_TSICP3 The First Peoples of Australia are the Traditional Owners of Country/Place, protected in Australian Law by the Native Title Act 1993 which recognises pre-existing sovereignty, continuing systems of law and customs, and connection to Country/Place. This recognised legal right provides for economic sustainability and a voice into the development and management of Country/Place.

People

Historical Landmarks

Year levels: 10 4 lessons

Students investigate how European colonists acquired land in the 1770s. #momentoftruth

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The Frontier Wars

Year levels: 9 3 lessons

Students learn the history of the convicts and colonists on the First Fleet and critically reflect on the commemoration of those who fought in the Frontier Wars. #momentoftruth

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The First Fleet

Year levels: 6 3 lessons

Students investigate the reasons for British expansion and explore the perspectives of European convicts, colonists, and First Nations' peoples. #momentoftruth

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The Arts – Fashion and Culture

Year levels: 7 4 lessons

Students gain insight into the cultural meaning of tribal markings and possum skin cloak making. They study the evolution of traditional clothing styles and materials into contemporary First Nations' fashion designs that are sought after in mainstream markets.

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The Arts – Weaving and Painting

Year levels: 7 5 lessons

Students explore First Nations' Arts Practices in various communities. They see the weaving and painting practices of the Wagilak community and experiment with the process of botanical dyeing. They create their own unique artworks using natural elements.

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The Boomerang Principle

Year levels: 7 4 lessons

This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the history and principles of aerodynamics and how to apply these when generating, modifying or communicating designed solutions. Explore how First Nations perspectives influence the development of scientific knowledge with a close look at some of David Unaipin's inventions!

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Portraits of Home

Year levels: 3 4 lessons

Students analyse the features of photographs and portraits. They celebrate the diversity of their communities by interviewing and photographing community members

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Claymation

Year levels: 2 6 lessons

Students engage with Creation and Dreaming stories and create a stop-motion animation using clay, known as a claymation.

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Writing a Story

Year levels: 1 4 lessons

Students explore narrative through First Nations Creation stories and identify the features of different text types. They practise storytelling through performance and play.

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We Are Storytellers

Year levels: Not specified 4 lessons

Students explore narrative through First Nations Creation stories. They learn that all good stories have a beginning, middle and end.

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