Looks at two different unicellular organisms. Ask students to compare them in a VENN diagram and then re-write sentences into compound sentence.

Is a doc i put together to work on interpreting graphs in the context of global warming.

There are two articles for students to read. They then need to use the table to collectively summarise information from the sources. Students then read the reliability, validity, accuracy section and answer questions about the two sources. Students then have to use the HSC verb JUSTIFY to answer the question of which source should be published in a text book. I used this for a persuasive writing style task in Science to assist with our whole school literacy strategies. We are also starting to practise HSC verbs in junior years.

Students undertake a practical using the lab report scaffold to determine if the salinity of water affects its density.

Students choose a volcanic eruption or earthquake event and complete a series of questions. Could be used as computer research, group task, individual or assessment. Marking Criteria included.

These reflect Hattie's feedback bridge. It focuses on saying what went well and what can be improved on. The main point is avoiding the words 'but' 'however' 'unfortunately' etc. The document has some tips and suggestions, followed by sentences for lower, middle and higher ability students. The focus for this document is high school science, though they are easily modifiable for other subjects.

conduct a practical investigation to compare the differences in the density of representative rock samples found in the crust, mantle and core conducts investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary data and information use models (including mathematical examples) to explain phenomena, make predictions and solve problems using evidence from primary and secondary sources. assess the relevance, accuracy, validity and reliability of primary and secondary data and suggest improvements to investigations.

investigate and model the processes that formed the geosphere (ACSES018), atmosphere (ACSES022) and hydrosphere (ACSES023) describe the compositional layers and thickness of the Earth’s layers, including: lithosphere (ACSES015) asthenosphere

A series of literacy based geology and rock resources for students.

describe the compositional layers and thickness of the Earth’s layers, including: • lithosphere (ACSES015) • asthenosphere • crust, mantle and core and their compositional layers (ACSES006) Use models. Discuss verb. Easier and Harder versions.

Bones for Evolution

A worksheet to go with the SBS doc on the Australian Megafauna Extinction.

Looks at different spiders in Australia as part as a classification of invertebrates topic. Literacy worksheet for lower ability students or to give a break from normal classifying and key making

Endocrine information, with easy summary table. Literacy worksheet which takes into consideration the Super 6 literacy strategies that primary schools and high schools use as a reading tool to understand information and create meaning. I have started teaching my lower ability class 'verbs' for questions. There is a worksheet on the COMPARE verb which uses the information on the Endocrine System.

This worksheet looks at the pros and cons of living near volcanoes. Students are taught the HSC verb 'justify' and have to 'justify' if they would or would not live near a volcano. In teaching the justify verb we also taught about persuasive techniques so this could be useful for year 9 as a literacy strategy in Science before NAPLAN.

Includes an article from COSMOS mag and an activity where students have to design their own invention that is useful in space AND on earth.

Using prepositions to explain where equipment is situated in the diagram. Helps students make more indepth observations, better science method descriptions and helps with NAPLAN and other whole country literacy exams.

Worksheet for students to research bushfires.

Endocrine information, with easy summary table. Literacy worksheet which takes into consideration the Super 6 literacy strategies that primary schools and high schools use as a reading tool to understand information and create meaning. I have started teaching my lower ability class 'verbs' for questions. There is a worksheet on the COMPARE verb which uses the information on the Endocrine System.

This is a literacy activity that uses a combination of different literacy strategies utilised at my school. There are two different articles on the same topic, insects. This was used as an activity whilst looking at the role of insects in food webs and chains, as well as the classification of 'what is an insect'. Students read the pdf on the importance of insects then complete the worksheet in groups. I used stations with a lap top at two stations for the first activity. Students then read the second article who let the bugs out and make a comparison.

We look at human impacts on ecosystems, the role of humans and how the development of farming and hunting has impacted on ecosystems. This powerpoint has several key hunter gatherer weapons and their use and an accompanying worksheet. I taught ecosystems, food chains and webs, then posed the question, where do humans belong? We talked about our lack of skill in hand to hand hunting against the animals we eat. We then looked back into human impacts as food became 'easier to get'. Including farming, extinctions, plastics in supermarkets etc.