Lesson Plans
MARKET DAY
By: Mandi
Grade/s: 4, 5, 6
Subject/s: Technologies
Format: Printable unit plan
This project guides students through the design of a product to sell as part of a school fundraising activity or community market.
MARMADUKE'S EPIC FLIGHT
By: Carly Osborn
Grade/s: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, K
Subject/s: Art & Music, English, Geography, History, Technologies
Format: Printable single lesson
100 years ago, the first-ever aeroplane flew from England to Australia. Marmaduke the mascot hitched a ride and now he wants to do it again. Students will learn about the historical flight and create their own Marmaduke mascot.
GAME ON!
By: Mandi Dimitriadis
Grade/s: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, K
Subject/s: Art & Music, Technologies
Format: Printable single lesson
Every year on November 19th, people around the world celebrate one of the most famous board games on International Play Monopoly Day.
AUSTRALIA'S "BIG THINGS"
By: Myf Spencer-Smith
Grade/s: 2, 3
Subject/s: Art & Music, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Technologies
Format: Printable unit plan
As we explore Australia, we see many 'Big Things' that are landmarks for tourists. In this unit, students use an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture to design a 'Big Thing' for a location based on a dreamtime story.
SOLUTIONS FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE
By: Tina Nesbitt & Kelly Blandford
Grade/s: 6, 7
Subject/s: English, Science, Technologies
Format: Printable unit plan
Students will design a 3D printed unique and personalised solution to a problem for an elderly person.
DOLLS HOUSE CHALLENGE
By: Diana Harris
Grade/s: 1, 2, K
Subject/s: English, Mathematics, Science, Technologies
Format: Printable unit plan
This unit was designed for students who've newly arrived in Australia and who need to develop their English vocabulary of homes and furniture.
FEATURED
A BETTER PLACE FOR ME
By: Mandi Dimitriadis
Grade/s: 7
Subject/s: Geography
Format: Printable single lesson
Students discuss factors that influence people’s perceptions of the liveability of places. They investigate features and characteristics of places across a range of scales that support and enhance people’s wellbeing, such as community identity, environmental quality, and access to services and facilities. Students assess the liveability of places and propose strategies to enhance the liveability of a place in Australia.This lesson is designed as an assessment task after a unit of work on liveability (such as the example included in this lesson plan).
ENTREPRENEURS UNITED
By: Mandi Dimitriadis Dip T
Grade/s: 6, 8, 7
Subject/s: Technologies, Economics
Format: Printable unit plan
Students investigate the attributes and skills of successful entrepeneurs. They use design thinking processes to plan an entrepeneurial venture and develop 3D printed prototypes of their ideas.
GAME ON!
By: Mandi Dimitriadis
Grade/s: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, K
Subject/s: Technologies, Art & Music
Format: Printable single lesson
Every year on November 19th, people around the world celebrate one of the most famous board games on International Play Monopoly Day.One of the most recognisable aspects of the Monopoly game are the metal or plastic game pieces that move around the board. These have changed over time, most recently with the rubber duck, T-Rex and penguin replacing the boot, wheelbarrow and thimble.Many other board games use unique game pieces too. Operation, Chess and Life just to name a few.In this lesson students design their own unique game pieces and use them to challenge their friends to bring their best game next time they play a board game together.