Bryce 3D is sometimes free and always inexpensive, considering its versatility, 3D landscape creation software. This resource introduces students to the software and its use through practical exploration. See also by this author. Designed for use with junior high school art and technology, and HSC Multimedia students, the print ready instructions are suitable as handouts for self paced learning or as a teacher resource for more formal instruction. Although created using the free version 5 of the software the instructions are compatible with later versions.

This resource is the fourth lesson in the Bryce 3D series and looks at the creation and editing of tree forms and atmospheric elements . See also by this author. Designed for use with junior high school art and technology, and HSC Multimedia students, the print ready instructions are suitable as handouts for self paced learning or as a teacher resource for more formal instruction. Although created using the free version 5 of the software the instructions are compatible with later versions.

This resource is the third lesson in the Bryce 3D series and looks at the process of creating and editing terrains, including creating 3D text using the terrain editor. See also by this author. Designed for use with junior high school art and technology, and HSC Multimedia students, the print ready instructions are suitable as handouts for self paced learning or as a teacher resource for more formal instruction. Although created using the free version 5 of the software the instructions are compatible with later versions.

3 pages of worksheets developed for a unit on designing and creating board games. The first sheet engages students in researching the format and history of a number of common board games, the second requires students to sketch designs for simple chess pieces to be made in timber and the third is a standard checkerboard template for students to customize. This unit comes under the classification of Product Design - Timber Technologies.

This resource is the second lesson in the Bryce 3D series and looks at the processes of moving and resizing objects in a 3D environment and rendering a still image. See also by this author. Designed for use with junior high school art and technology, and HSC Multimedia students, the print ready instructions are suitable as handouts for self paced learning or as a teacher resource for more formal instruction. Although created using the free version 5 of the software the instructions are compatible with later versions.

This worksheet engages students in researching musical terms, the history of the electric guitar, a band of the 60's or 70's, and a band of their own era. The completed research is to be compiled in a Powerpoint presentation. There is also a design task which involves creating a CD cover for a band (real or imagined). Suitable for stage 4 music students - NSW Curriculum - Australia.

This practical unit of work engages students in exploring photographic terms through practical application. The worksheet page is in both editable docx and pdf formats and provides a work outline and related checklist.

An 'Introduction to Line' for middle school art students. This worksheet introduces the concepts of organic and geometric lines, outlines and line patterns. Students produce an art work using line as a tool for pattern making.

This 12 page resource for simple addition and subtraction is designed for Stage 1 primary mathematics or older students struggling with basic numeracy. The numbers 2 to 5 are represented with a pattern of dots overlaid. Each number can then be added to or subtracted from by a process of counting the dots up or down. The resource includes instruction pages for each process. The 8 practice sheet templates can be printed and distributed as single use pages or printed and laminated for use with white board markers (I have found this to be a more sustainable use of the resource) There are also 2 templates for addition and subtraction practice using dice throws.

Are you an ‘old school’ art teacher who needs a cheap and easy way to get your middle school art students started in computer graphics? Try this simple tutorial out for yourself or use it as a worksheet. See also ‘Drawing in Microsoft Word - The Basics’ by the same author. The actual drawing, in Microsoft Word,created as a demonstration is included in this package.

This 7 page handout details the requirements for the HSC Multimedia - Project Management Folio. The author's experience as both a teacher and a HSC marker in this course have been used to provide clear and practical advice to students on the production of this mandatory document. A template for the Timeline component is also provided in xlsx format.

Anvil Studio is free, feature packed and easy to use Midi notation software. This lesson is designed for teachers of mandatory music to help them engage students in composition using ICT. Previous lessons in the basics of musical notation and composition are assumed. The resource can be used as handout for self paced learning or as part of a guided learning stratagem.

This group research and discussion activity focuses on perceptions of the world getting smaller as a result of global change. It requires internet connection for the research and is provided in both editable docx and pdf formats.

This fun, full colour, A3 poster is designed as an encouragement for infants and lower primary students to make art.

Sweet Home 3D is free software that allows the user to design and furnish buildings in 3D. Part 2 focuses on applying suitable textures and materials to walls and floors . Designed with middle school STEM, high school mandatory technology, and elective design and technology classes in mind, the print ready instructions and practice task are suitable as handouts for self paced learning or as a teacher resource for more formal instruction.

Complete step by step instructions for drawing a toy train in 3D using Sketchup Make (Freeware). This resource is an ideal introduction to using the software for project visualization in STEM and mandatory and elective technology courses. The full colour pdf can be supplied to students as a printed handout (not so eco-friendly at 7 pages) or as a digital file for self pace learning. It can also be displayed on a screen for use in more formal teacher directed instruction.

This 10 page Early Reader Picture Book uses words that rhyme with giraffe to tell a simple story. The full colour book in pdf form can be displayed in digital format or printed on A4 paper and bound. 1 printed copy only per purchase please.

This two page worksheet for middle school mathematics gives simple explanations, examples and questions for Rounding Numbers to 10s, 100s and decimal places. It is available in A4 size in both editable docx and pdf formats and suitable for printing as student handouts.

This full color picture book for Kindergarten and above is a nonsense rhyme with colorful scenes and characters and lots of surprises. Recommended for digital viewing.

This short story and 28 page full color comic, both created by the author, allow students to compare written and visual text styles and to explore story development. At 28 pages it is recommended that the comic be viewed digitally rather than printed. The single page short story is a single A4 page.