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        Hologram poetry lesson

        • TLF-IDA002719

        In this lesson, students are asked to present a poem as a visual illusion. They explore holograms and visual illusions, and then delve into the mechanics of poetry construction by exploring the poetry of Banjo Paterson. They write their own poem or recite a poem and create a hologram illusion of themselves reciting a poem. ...

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        Making a large wicking bed

        • TLF-IDA002797

        Wicking beds are a fantastic invention, allowing crops to be watered more efficiently. Making a large wicking bed does involve a few steps and some preparation, however the benefits of this extra effort are water conservation, improved plant growth and better crops. The design of the wicking bed also provides opportunities ...

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        Humpback whales: what the data reveals

        • TLF-IDA003464

        The lesson follows an inquiry process where students use the dataset to answer relevant questions about the whale population. They consider what other data they would need in order to effectively examine the impact on humpback whales of sonar activity and noise from development.

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        Sphero slalom lesson

        • TLF-IDA002721

        In this lesson students explore slalom sports and how competitors maximise speed when completing a course. Students research different slalom sports and then share their findings with the class. Students investigate the impact of distance and friction on time to complete a course through digital and unplugged activities. ...

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        A Little Atmosphere

        • TLF-IDA003904

        This activity invites students to model the scaled thickness of the atmosphere on a globe using sheets of transparency material. The activity includes a list of tools and materials required, what to do and notice, an explanation for the underlying science of what students observe and suggestions for further activities.

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        Inverse-square law

        • TLF-IDA003890

        This activity invites students to explore why the world gets dark so fast outside the circle of the campfire. Using simple equipment, students can investigate the inverse square relationship for light spreading out over an area. The activity includes a list of tools and materials required, assembly instructions, what to ...

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        Balance

        • TLF-IDA003884

        This activity invites students to explore the phenomena of balance and investigate the question, 'Can you find at least three different ways of balancing three identical weights on a balance board?' Students work with a simple balance (e.g., a ruler as the balance board, a toilet-paper-tube fulcrum, and coins as weights), ...

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        Output of a Solar Cell

        • TLF-IDA003893

        This activity invites students to measure the efficiency of solar cells as they convert sunlight to power. The activity includes a list of tools and materials required, assembly instructions, what to do and notice, an explanation for the underlying science of what students observe and suggestions for further activities.

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        Squirt: three containers

        • TLF-IDA002708

        Examine the relationships between capacities of various containers. Look at three containers that may have different diameters, heights and shapes. Fill a container and squirt liquids between the containers to establish the proportional relationship. Work out the third 'unlinked' relationship from two known relationships. ...

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        Paying It Forward Years 5-6

        • TLF-IDA002776

        This is a cross-curricular unit about the values that underpin Australia’s democracy, the freedoms they enjoy and their role and the role of the government as duty bearers of rights. Students learn to appreciate the role of volunteers and Australia’s three levels of government in supporting the community. Students will ...

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        Different ways to pay

        • TLF-IDA002781

        This lesson challenges students to explore the pros and cons of various payment options, how they spend their money, different consumer products and where to go for more information about saving money and debt. During the lesson, students investigate multiple payment options to choose those that suit their circumstances, ...

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        Acquire, record and represent data: Year 2 – planning tool

        • TLF-IDA003102

        This planning resource for Year 2 is for the topic of Acquire, record and represent data. Students review, consolidate and extend upon existing data understandings and skills. They collect data through surveys, observations and experiments. They explore and create different graphical representations of the data acquired. ...

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        Time and duration (calendars): Year 2 – planning tool

        • TLF-IDA003130

        This planning resource for Year 2 is for the topic of Time and duration: Calendars. Students identify the date and determine the number of days between events using calendars.

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        Place value: Year 3 – planning tool

        • TLF-IDA003137

        This planning resource for Year 3 is for the topic of Place value. Students consolidate and deepen place value knowledge of two- and three-digit numbers. They do this by partitioning, rearranging and regrouping numbers to help in addition and subtraction calculations.

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        Metric units and using instruments: Year 5 – planning tool

        • TLF-IDA003144

        This planning resource for Year 5 is for the topic of Metric units and using instruments. Students choose appropriate metric units measuring the length, mass and capacity of objects.

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        Angles and parallel lines: Year 6 – planning tool

        • TLF-IDA003165

        This planning resource for Year 6 is for the topic of Angles and parallel lines. Students explore angles on a straight line and angles within shapes. They identify the relationships between angles and use these to determine unknown angles and describe their reasoning. Students should be familiar with 90° and 180° angles, ...

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        Factors, multiples, primes: Year 5 – planning tool

        • TLF-IDA003172

        This planning resource for Year 5 is for the topic of Factors and multiples. Students investigate the properties of multiplication as they learn increasingly efficient and sophisticated strategies to solve multiplication problems. They also explore divisibility rules.

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        Fractions and decimals: Year 4 – planning tool

        • TLF-IDA003179

        This planning resource for Year 4 is for the topic of Fractions and decimals. Students continue working with the big idea of fraction equivalence and demonstrate their ability to express a part of a whole as being the same as other parts of a whole (e.g. one half is the same as 4 eighths).

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        Conduct chance experiments: Year 3 – planning tool

        • TLF-IDA003200

        This planning resource for Year 3 is for the topic of Conduct chance experiments. Students conduct repeated chance experiments. They can identify and describe possible outcomes and record the results of the chance experiments. Students then compare results of trials and discuss the variation. It is expected that students ...

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        Volume and surface area: cylinders: Year 9 – planning tool

        • TLF-IDA003207

        This planning resource for Year 9 is for the topic of Volume and surface area: cylinders. Students calculate the surface area, volume and capacity of cylinders and solve related problems.

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