How can I protect my favourite toy from the changes in weather?

Students will identify different types of weather and how the weather changes. Students will identify a place to play and how the weather effects its use. Students will design a solution to an authentic problem for their favourite toy: How can I protect my favourite toy from the changes in weather? Students will apply their knowledge of measurement and number within the design solution.

• Learning sequence – weather Early Stage 1 (DOCX 217KB)
  • Student workbook – weather Early Stage 1 (DOCX 270KB)
  • Parent advice – weather Early Stage 1 (DOCX 192KB)

Magnificent vehicles

Students will design a solution to an authentic problem: How can a most magnificent vehicle carry a thank you message to someone special? They will identify the characteristics of different objects including their materials and their movement. Students will explore the effects of these characteristics. Students will investigate how push and pull forces create movement. Students will apply their knowledge of 2D shapes, measurement and position within their design solution. Students will identify someone special in their life to whom they would like to express gratitude, and will demonstrate communication skills to express these feelings. Students will understand how Aboriginal nations expressed gratitude and respect.

• Learning sequence - magnificant vehicles Early Stage 1 (DOCX 371KB)
  • Student workbook - magnificant vehicles Early Stage 1 (DOCX 2867KB)

How can we invent an outside game that can be played in both the winter and summer seasons?

Students learn about the weather, time and caring respectful relationships in order to invent an inclusive game. Students will develop skills in recognising time and developing imaginative texts as part of this project.

• Learning sequence – weather Stage 1 (DOCX 217KB)
  • Digital student resource – weather Stage 1 ( PPTXB 10.7MB)
  • Student workbook – weather Stage 1 (DOCX 2.8MB)

Magnificent vehicles

Students will design a solution to an authentic problem: How can a most magnificent vehicle carry a special parcel to my neighbours? They will identify the characteristics of different vehicles including their materials and their movement. Students will investigate light and sound energy and how they are can be used for a specific purpose. Students will explore the effects of these characteristic on how vehicles are designed and their purpose. Students will apply their knowledge of 2D shapes and 3D objects, measurement and position within their design solution. Students will identify the needs of their neighbours as member of their community and will demonstrate inclusive and respectful behaviours. Students will explore kinships as an important part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders cultures.

• Learning sequence - magnificant vehicles Stage 1 (DOCX 371KB)
  • Student workbook- magnificant vehicles Stage 1 (DOCX 1588KB)

How can we protect Earth’s surface from the effects of human actions involving physical activity?

Students will investigate natural processes and human activity in order to develop a view in relation to sustainable practices. Students will design a solution to an authentic problem where human activity has impacted on natural processes on the Earth’s surface: How can we protect our environment from the effects of human actions involving physical activity? Students will apply their knowledge of measurement and data analysis within the design solution. Students will explore the benefits of regular physical activity in maintaining health and fitness.

• Learning sequence – Earth's surface Stage 2 (DOCX 206KB)
  • Digital student resource – Earth's surface Stage 2 (PPTX 19299KB)
  • Student workbook – Earth's surface Stage 2 (DOCX 6403KB)

Native animals

Students will design a solution to an authentic problem by creating a system that monitors or protects a small Australian native animal. They will identify the characteristics of systems and apply their knowledge of measurement, forces and properties of materials in the design solution.

• Learning sequence - native animals (DOCX 382KB)
  • Student resource - native animals (DOCX 2279KB)

How can we create a solution for space junk to safeguard communication systems and exploration of space?

Students will identify different types of space debris in our atmosphere and solar system. They will develop an understanding of what a satellite is and the need for humans to explore outer space. They will investigate the concept of space junk and its ability to disrupt communication systems and the continued exploration of space. Students will apply their knowledge to design a solution to reduce the amount of space junk in our atmosphere.

• Learning sequence – space debris Stage 3 (DOCX 395KB)
  • Digital student resource – space debris Stage 3 (PPTX 10987KB)
  • Student workbook – space debris Stage 3 (DOCX 2785KB)
  • Parent advice – space debris Stage 3 (DOCX 198KB)

Future vehicles

Module 1 – Students will research and discover future transportation options to carriage resources across Australia. They will explore sustainability issues relating to the industry and possible renewable energy sources to power their vehicles. They will develop an understanding of the vast systems in the Australian transport network, due to Australia's large area and low population density in considerable parts of the country, and the spread of natural and developed resources.

Module 2 – Students will design and build a prototype of a future transport vehicle and the system/network it would operate in. They will test, share for feedback to refine design solutions, and present with justifications to an audience. Students will review their portfolio and reflect on their actions, processes and thinking.

• Learning sequence - future vehicles Stage 3 (DOCX 474KB)
  • Student workbook - future vehicles Stage 3 (DOCX 24454KB)