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      Listed under:  Science  >  Scientific inquiry  >  Research questions
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      Hunt the ancestor

      • TLF-IDM011193

      This is an interactive game about an archaeological dig or quest. The object is to find an ancient burial site and protect it from being destroyed by local quarry owners who want to extract chalk from the field. Students are given an amount of money and have to locate where the burial site is using a variety of research ...

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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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      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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      Syllabus Bites: Explore a source

      • TLF-IDM016207

      This resource is a webpage with information, study guide and resources on the process of analysing and evaluating historical sources to support Stage 3, 4 and 5 HSIE and the Australian Curriculum: History.

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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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      Citizenship: Let's talk recognition

      • TLF-IDM021185

      This resource (an ‘education pack’) is a 28-page pdf about citizenship learning, how citizenship is shaped by social and cultural forces, and how it relates to Reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Beginning with a historical summary and ...

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      Australian Civics and Citizenship Curriculum Year 7 unit of work

      • TLF-IDM019744

      This unit of work deals with key concepts relating to Australia's federal Parliament specifically the question 'How is Australia's system of democratic government shaped by the Constitution?' It contains lessons, differentiated activities, assessment items and a marking rubric.

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      Ancient China: staff room

      • TLF-IDM012362

      This is a rich teacher resource about ancient China. It contains 15 background information sheets; 11 lesson plans for whole-class discussions to introduce particular topics; four inquiry grid worksheets for gathering information; and nine follow-up lesson plans for activities that extend the content. The staff room resource ...

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      Activity: cool questions about water

      • TLF-IDM014387

      This is a web resource about water issues that includes an activity for students accompanied by a teacher guide with a lesson plan and student research topics. The activity requires students to identify a water issue, research different points of view pertaining to the issue, find evidence for each viewpoint, then present ...

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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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      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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      Water use and efficiency – sustainability action process (Years 7–10)

      • TLF-IDM020886

      This resource guides students through an extended school-based or local investigation focussed on water use and efficiency using the five step sustainability action process. The resource supports the investigation of a real-world issue or problem. Students develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate ...

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      Kitchen gardens – sustainability action process (Years 7–10)

      • TLF-IDM020970

      This resource guides students through an extended school-based or local investigation focussed on kitchen gardens using the five-step sustainability action process. The resource supports the investigation of a real-world issue or problem. Students develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate and ...

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      Waste and materials – sustainability action process (Years 7–10)

      • TLF-IDM020971

      This resource guides students through an extended school-based or local investigation focussed on waste and materials using the five-step sustainability action process. The resource supports the investigation of a real-world issue or problem. Students develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate ...

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