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.
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.
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.
FEATURED
SURVIVOR!
By: Mandi Dimitriadis Dip T
Grade/s: 6
Subject/s: Technologies, Science
Format: Printable single lesson
Students are given a scenario, pairing a random animal with a random habitat. They research the physical needs of their animal and the features of their habitat and identify factors that will make it difficult for the animal to survive.They consider adaptations that the animal will need to make to survive in the given habitat and create a 3D printed model of their adapted animals.
AMAZING MAZES
By: Mandi Dimitriadis Dip T
Grade/s: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject/s: Mathematics, Technologies
Format: Printable single lesson
Building 3D mazes is a great way for students to explore spatial concepts, solve problems and build structures within design constraints provided. It is an ideal design challenge to adapt to different age groups and ability levels.In this lesson, students design and 3D print a maze that can be used with a 3mm ball bearing. https://youtu.be/DvY_GhiYa7s https://youtu.be/I_5VHyzQI3A
WHICH HERB IS THAT?
By: Mandi Dimitriadis
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