Students work in small groups to write and illustrate a story for their Buddies, whether older or younger. Teachers of younger students can use this as a whole class activity […]
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ENGLISH – Write a Letter for Assistance with a School Garden
Students lobby local businesses for assistance with building and/or maintaining a school garden by writing them a letter. Teachers of younger students use this as an opportunity to model letter […]
ENGLISH – Exposing More About Vegetables
Students use the Exposition Writing Framework to provide the ‘fors’ and ‘againsts’ of various statements about vegetables such as ‘Vegetables are the best foods for us to eat’. Before writing […]
ENGLISH – Recount for Multicultural Event
After holding a Multicultural Luncheon and Dress Up Day, students write a recount of the day. Teachers of younger students can use this activity to model the Recount Writing Framework […]
S.O.S.E – Investigate Another Country
Students use the Investigate, Communicate, Participate (ICP) process to research then communicate information about selected countries. They then use this information to design a new flag for that country, […]
S.O.S.E – Mapping Climatic Zones
Students compare the different climatic zones with the fruit and vegetables grown in each region of Australia presenting this information in the form of a map. They then make assumptions […]
VISUAL ARTS – Design a National Emblem
After reviewing the national emblems of various countries, students identify the foods, sports and features that Australia is known for and then design a new national emblem it. They should […]
SPEAKING & LISTENING – Oral Presentation
After researching a country, students complete a ‘My News Plan’ to use as the basis for an Oral Presentation for the rest of the class. They should include information about […]