1. Individually children produce a plan of a 'good city', accompanied with a written explanation describing how they have catered for a range of lifestyle choices.
2. Children write a discussion (genre taught in English lessons) paper on the similarities and differences of Adelaide and Xi'an, focusing on how each city provides for a range of lifestyle choices.
3. Children produce a 'letter to the editor' stating their perceived problems with the Adelaide city and how they think these could be rectified.
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Activity |
Focus |
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Children produce concept map of features of cities |
Pre test of knowledge of elements of cities. |
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Children use inspiration to develop their thinking about Adelaide City features. |
Building on prior knowledge before starting brochure. |
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Partner presentation of an Australian capital city. Following presentations children write a discussion paper on why cities are similar but different. Extension students include details of why. |
Research and communication skills. Student self assessment of how they worked together. Teacher checklist of ability to work with a partner and present coherent presentation. |
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Podcast for Adelaide tour. |
Thinking and communication Skills. Anecdotal notes of content, clarity of voice and confidence. |
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Children produce Adelaide brochure. |
Thinking and research skills: Teacher assessed rubric. |
Computing Task:
Brochure produced advertising Adelaide to
be used by interstate and international visitors to the school
(see Assessment criteria)