Out of this World - Level 4 Sample Unit
Introduction
In Out of this world, students learn about the solar system. Working in groups, students collect information on the solar system and complete an in-depth study of one aspect, for example, a study of a planet or meteorites. They use a range of reference sources including the Internet and apply the information to produce an information brochure and multimedia presentation to promote tours to their destination.
This unit provides opportunities for students to demonstrate achievement against the standards in Interpersonal Development, Personal Learning, Science, Communication, Design, Creativity and Technology, Information and Communications Technology and Thinking Processes.
Learning focus
This unit addresses learning focus statements from all three strands. These include:
Physical, Personal and Social Learning
Interpersonal Development
- take on different roles in group activities
Personal Learning
- give and act upon constructive feedback from peers
- contribute to the development of criteria for evaluating their effectiveness in researching the solar system, developing a brochure and giving a presentation
Discipline-based Learning
Science
- investigate the solar system
Interdisciplinary Learning
Communication
- develop skills in organising research information logically and clearly in a brochure and multimedia presentation to the class
Design, Creativity and Technology
- develop a design brief
Information and Communications Technology
- use information and communications technology tools and techniques to research the solar system, develop a brochure and communicate their research
Thinking Processes
- make observations and pose questions about the solar system which demonstrate their growing awareness of the complexity of the world around them and frame their investigations.
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