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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Grade/s: K, 1
Subject/s: Technologies, Science
Format: Printable single lesson
Students learn about bubbles and light by designing and printing a custom bubble wand.In this lesson, students design and 3D print a wand for blowing soap bubbles.They use their wands to make and record observations about soap bubbles.They learn that bubbles have colours in them because light is reflected off the soapy walls at different angles. https://youtu.be/QZKqFgn46h4 https://youtu.be/YZ22dPmWG_E
Grade/s: 3, 4, 5
Subject/s: Science, Technologies
Format: Printable single lesson
Students research, plant, look after various types of herbs. They then design and 3D print plant markers to identify the different types of herbs in their garden. This lesson is designed to complement a school garden project where students are involved in all aspects of looking after a food garden. They plan the garden plot and decide which plants to grow, they tend and water the garden, harvest the produce and use the fresh ingredients to cook delicious and nutritious recipesIn this lesson, students research, plant, look after various types of herbs.They design and 3D print plant markers to identify the different types of herbs in their garden. Watch the lesson plan video on YouTube
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.
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Makers Empire News / 15 May 20
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Makers Empire News / 29 Apr 20
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