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        reSolve: Paint with Numbers

        • TLF-IDM025818

        This sequence of three lessons explores ratios through the context of mixing paint. Students investigate how ratios express a multiplicative relationship between two measures and under what conditions the proportions remain constant when the numerical values of both quantities change. The lessons are outlined in detail ...

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        Different views

        • TLF-IDM025767

        This resource will encourage students to develop their understanding of the first contact of the Aboriginal people of Kamay Botany Bay and the men aboard the HMB Endeavour in 1770. This resource is one part of the 'Endeavour – eight days in Kamay' resource.

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        The Sydney Metro rail project – Stage 5

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        This inquiry-based unit of work was created, trialled and peer reviewed as part of a professional learning program in inquiry-based learning for school teachers. The professional learning courses were part of a pilot partnership between the NSW Government’s Sydney Metro transport agency and Western Sydney University. The ...

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        reSolve: Probability - Forensic Investigations

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        This lesson investigates real-world applications of probability. Students examine real-world case studies of probability being applied in misleading ways. They assess and explain the flaws in the mathematical methodology used. There is also an emphasis on accurate and inaccurate ways of communicating mathematical concepts ...

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        Discovering democracy: men and women in political life

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        Interact with a slideshow of images and text to explore some Australian men and women who have influenced the political landscape of Australia, both as elected representatives and as political leaders outside parliament. Complete a related task.

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        Imperial pie

        • TLF-IDM008994

        This activity involves making a cake using a recipe in which the quantities of the ingredients required are measured using a variety of imperial units. To complete the recipe, students need to convert the imperial units to metric units in order to be able to use their metric measuring instruments. The activity serves to ...

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        Bound for South Australia 1836

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        This is a website rich in primary and secondary sources tracing the voyages of nine ships from Britain bound for the newly created province of South Australia between February and December 1836, and the experiences of those on board. The website contains extensive historical background, information about a range of topics ...

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        TIMES Module 17: Number and Algebra: the unitary method - teacher guide

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        This is an 18-page guide for teachers. This module introduces the idea of ratios and rates.

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        GeogSpace: years 5-6 - inquiry and skills

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        This is a web page consisting of an overview and two illustrations of practice on the GeogSpace website, a resource for teachers. Illustration 1 focuses on the use of inquiry in identifying the ways in which people shape the characteristics of places and the spaces within them, and developing the skill of working collaboratively ...

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        Data representation and interpretation - years 9 and 10

        • TLF-IDM013999

        This is a teacher resource describing a set of student activities based on temperature and rainfall data and climate graphs for a number of cities in the Asia region, including Australian cities. The activities focus on constructing graphs from climate data and interpreting climate graphs. The resource encourages students ...

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        Worlds

        • TLF-IDM015232

        Worlds is a unit of work based on the English Stage 6 area of study that can be used as an ideal introduction for students in years 10 or 11. It contains four independent resources, Worlds united, Worlds apart, Worlds collide and Worlds beyond. Each part has three texts to help students examine and explore the area of study ...

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        Worlds apart

        • TLF-IDM015236

        Worlds apart is part of the unit Worlds, and is also an independent resource that can be used as an ideal introduction to the area of study for students in years 10. Worlds apart explores the ways in which individuals and communities, through their different values and attitudes, react to change. It has activities and tasks ...

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        Worlds collide

        • TLF-IDM015234

        Worlds collide is part of the unit Worlds, and is also an independent resource that can be used as an ideal introduction to the area of study for students in years 9 or 10. Worlds collide explores some of the different attitudes and value judgements between communities and individuals. It has activities and tasks using ...

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        William Dalrymple: Books

        • TLF-IDM016184

        In this resource William Dalrymple talks about the books he has written. Learncast video.

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        Sites2See: Australia and the Vietnam War

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        These are online resources for the topic Australia in the Vietnam War Era, including music, images and links to archival video clips from Australian Screen with teachers' notes.

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        Peter FitzSimons: Introduction

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        This resource is an introduction to Peter FitzSimons. Learncast PDF.

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        Simultaneous Equations

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        A short introduction to simultaneous equations and how they are solved.

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        William Dalrymple: Interview

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        This resource is an interview with William Dalrymple. Learncast PDF.

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        Peter FitzSimons: Writing history

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        In this resource Peter FitzSimons talks about the approach he takes to writing about historical events. Learncast video.

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        Engaging with poetry - odes

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        This resource focuses on a selection of odes. Students have the opportunity to learn about how language forms and features of odes, how composers use language, rhythm and imagery to engage their audience and the ways in which imaginative texts can explore and express emotion and feeling. Students have the opportunity to ...

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