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Use a word processor to publish stories, poems, reports, book reviews, recipes, invitations, letters, etc |
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Create crossword puzzles, find a words, word scrambles etc using spelling or theme words. |
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Create a home page which records school memories and/or achievements. |
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Use the find and replace feature in a word processor to change a known story eg Three Little Pigs to Three Little Lambs, Kangaroos |
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Number |
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Use a spreadsheet to tabulate information collected in a survey - eg How do we come to school? - and graph the results. |
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After using base 10 material to order fractions showing tenths and hundredths, check results using a spreadsheet sort feature. |
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Use a spreadsheet to compare cost of various items sold in various quantities per unit price. |
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Create polygons and tabulate the properties of each - number of sides, angles, type of angles and lines of symmetry. |
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Out in space (or any science unit) |
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Create a database on the topic eg planet facts. |
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Publish the results of research as home pages. |
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Use the school network to send internal email to others in the school. Create email links with schools overseas. |
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Create a web site showing the changes in methods of communication over the years. |
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Use the Internet to gather information about weather throughout NSW. Compare with weather in another area eg London. |
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Research natural occurrences which may cause disasters and present findings in a slide show with animations. |
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Most HSIE units |
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Create a database to record the results of research. |
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Create a slide show, HyperStudio stack or web site. |
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Use the Internet to contact experts. |
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Use the Internet to research topics, gather information and pictures. |
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Visit the Board of Studies web site and download the HSIE units of work. Use the resources section to find appropriate web sites. |
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Design an interactive tour of the school, Australia, the world or local area or ...... |
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Online projects |
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Identity and values |
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Create new bank note which depicts a famous Australian identity. Include a report giving the reasons for their inclusion. |
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Gold |
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Visit web sites to gather information about Australian goldfields. Use information to create home pages. |
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State and Federal Government/Australian Democracy |
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Visit web sites to gather information about our government systems. |
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Personal Development |
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Use a Paint program to create a family crest which includes what I like about myself, my family, my friends, my strengths. |
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Have students draw a portrait of themselves in the future and list characteristics they would like to represent their image. |
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Physical Education |
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Keep a record of personal fitness using a spreadsheet. |
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Health |
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Use a spreadsheet to record the number of kilojoules eaten each day and the kilojoules used in performing daily activities. Compare and draw conclusions - intake verses usage. |
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Create a healthy diet food pyramid. Where does fast food fit in the pyramid? Does it contain elements from the top, middle or bottom of the pyramid? |
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Visual Arts |
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Art appreciation - Visit web sites of famous art galleries to view works of art. |
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Design a place mat for each student in year 6. Include a photo. Laminate and use at the Year 6 Farewell dinner. Great souvenir. |
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