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• TLF-IDA003997

This activity demonstrates how much water expands when frozen. Students quantify water's expansion when it freezes and establish how this can lead to weathering (breakdown) of rocks in areas exposed to frequent freezing and thawing temperatures. It is best to set up the demonstration one day ahead and examine the results ...

• TLF-IDA004004

This activity builds understanding of sonar technique and applications through processing and plotting data to discover a seafloor feature and by bouncing balls on different surfaces and analysing rebound, relating this to ground hardness then extend understanding to 'backscatter' in bathymetry surveys. It is suitable for ...

• TLF-IDA004034

This set of lessons explores the experiences of Western Australian soldiers in World War 1. It provides opportunities to explore the symbolism of the poppy and of the different flags of nations involved in the war. Following research activities, students develop a presentation about a soldier or an aspect of the war. An ...

• TLF-IDA004037

This resource focuses on trade-offs and the impacts of economic decisions. The imbalance between wants and resources is introduced. Students consider the implications of consumer choices about a variety of products.

• TLF-IDA004039

Find ideas and relevant links for teaching Year 8 History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and Economics in this resource.

• TLF-IDA004102

Students choose to research one of the following and its significance in the history of Western Australia: the training camp at Blackboy Hill, the 11th Battalion, the 8th Field Artillery Battery, the first convoy, the sinking of the SMS Emden, the Gallipoli Campaign or the story of an individual Western Australian soldier. ...

• TLF-IDA004576

Find a Teacher Guide, detailed lesson plans and associated resources for teaching about topics such as the links between climate change and human rights. Support development of understandings of the unequal impacts of the climate crisis in different places in the world and explore how communities around the world are responding ...

• TLF-IDA004579

Find detailed lesson plans for appropriate levels of schooling supporting topics such as the Rule of Law, Representative Democracy, Australian identity, federation and the Constitution, Australia’s legal system, the Courts and the Australian Justice System, The Constitution and the Making of Law in Australia, The High Court ...

• TLF-IDA004577

Use identity charts to help students consider the many factors that shape their own identity and that of groups, nations, and historical and literary figures. Videos provide examples of how teachers are using identity charts to explore topics such as civil rights.

• TLF-IDA002843

Compost is created when organic materials such as twigs, leaves, dry grass and kitchen food scraps break down. Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of landfill that is produced, and also provides soil full of good nutrients that can be used on the garden. OUTCOMES of this learning activity are for students to: ...