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      Save our catchment – virtual excursion

      • TLF-IDM025282

      This virtual excursion offers twelve video lessons that form a sample investigation of pest species invading Australian riparian zones. Filmed on Bundjalung Country, the excursion traverses mid north coast NSW Upper Clarence River Catchment, connecting each video to companion classroom and field learning tasks. The invasive, ...

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      Human landscapes – inquiry-based learning through Sydney Metro – Stage 4

      • TLF-IDM025444

      This inquiry-based unit of work was created, trialled and peer reviewed as part of a professional learning program in inquiry-based learning for school teachers. The professional learning courses were part of a pilot partnership between the NSW Government’s Sydney Metro transport agency and Western Sydney University. Students ...

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      Plotting a Magnetic Field

      • TLF-IDM016553

      Students use this resource consisting of seven slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand how to plot the magnetic field around a bar magnet using a plotting compass. There is a two-question quiz and a summary slide.

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      Carbon is child's play

      • TLF-IDM019914

      Carbon is all around us and makes up every living thing. This unit investigates the basic science of carbon in living things and build awareness of the science of the carbon cycle and its importance to our daily lives and the planet. The unit includes PDF resources and video quiz challenges for teachers and student and ...

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      Indigenous Astronomy and the Solar System

      • TLF-IDM025137

      Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people maintain detailed knowledge systems about objects in the Solar System, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, and meteors. These traditions show how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people carefully observe the movements of celestial object, explain their motions, and ...

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      Lens Simulation (sk- Intel)

      • TLF-IDM016162

      Students learn about the application of light refraction by completing a series of tasks based on light refraction using both concave and convex lenses.

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      DIY Lava Lamp

      • TLF-IDM016475

      This resource contains lessons plans containing instructions and teachers' notes for an activity based on a chemical reaction that occurs when a soluble aspirin tablet dissolves and the fact that oil and water do not mix are used to create a model of a lava lamp. Students have fun while they learn about density of fluids. ...

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      experiMENTALS: Spooky slime

      • TLF-IDM016699

      This resource contains a materials and instruction list and brief explanation for students about the process of making spooky slime with cornflour to produce a substance that is a little like a liquid and a little like a solid.

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      Rotocopters

      • TLF-IDM016727

      This resource contains lessons plans containing instructions and teachers' notes for a lesson that can be part of a unit on flight or used as a great motivating activity to foster positive attitudes. The clear and explicit instructions are a good example of a procedural text. The notes also provide a clear explanation of ...

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      SunSmart Millionaire

      • TLF-IDM016729

      An interactive quiz game that engages students to learn about sun safety. Students can use this resource to also access information about the scientific method of investigation and information about electromagnetic radiation, skin and cancer. This resource also allows students to develop their information processing skills ...

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      MoneySmart: The house of needs and wants

      • TLF-IDM017869

      This is a unit of work integrating aspects of the mathematics, English and science curriculums around planning a school breakfast. The unit was written for year 3 and is intended to take about 12 hours. It consists of 11 student activities supported by teacher notes on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. Student activities ...

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      Environmental and Zoo Education Centres – primary school resources

      • TLF-IDM025725

      A collection of digital resources for primary school teachers and students to support teaching and learning from home, with a particular focus on geography, science and history. The resources were developed by Department of Education teachers from 25 Environmental and Zoo Education Centres in NSW and include Google Sites, ...

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      experiMENTALS: Disappearing coin trick

      • TLF-IDM016348

      This resource contains a materials, instructions and brief explanation for students about the process of rotating hands to make a coin seem to dislodge.

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      Robot biomimicry

      • TLF-IDM016775

      This 9 minute video segment from Catalyst shows how inspiration from the world of animals has helped in the mechanical design of robots and adhesive materials.

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      How does your garden grow?

      • TLF-IDM021799

      This Stage 2 resource grew from a conversation between young students questioning why they could still buy grapes if they were out of season. This wondering led to a discussion around when we grow certain fruit and vegetables. The original stimulus was extended to cover planting for the seasons and factors that influence ...

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      Invictus Games Sydney 2018 – Stage 3 – Adaptivity and Invictus

      • TLF-IDM024948

      This Stage 3 unit explores the idea of ‘adaptivity’ and identity across a number of KLAs. Students will answer the question ‘What is adaptivity?’ and will develop an understanding of how adaptivity serves inclusivity, especially in relation to adaptive sport. Students will explore the history and future of prosthetics. ...

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      Wilderquest

      • TLF-IDM020507

      This is a multi-faceted resource exploring six types of New South Wales environments – desert, alpine, woodlands, rainforest, coast and town – and their plants, animals and people. Intended for children in the lower and mid-primary years and their teachers, the major part of resource consists of four open access elements. ...

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      Biodiversity – sustainability action process (Years 3–6)

      • TLF-IDM020872

      This biodiversity learning resource guides students through an extended school based investigation. Students develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate and reflect on their success and their learning.

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      Biodiversity – sustainability action process (Years 7–10)

      • TLF-IDM020880

      This biodiversity learning resource guides students through an extended school based investigation. Students develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate and reflect on their success and their learning.

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      Thermal comfort – sustainability action process (Years 7–10)

      • TLF-IDM020885

      This thermal comfort learning resource will guide students through an extended school based investigation. Students will develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate and reflect on their success and their learning.

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