Activity worksheet on Scientific Theories and Laws, which focuses on the nature and practice of science (NSW Science PFA), and is also a literacy activity. Includes NSW Syllabus PFAs, Skills & Content, and marking rubric.Suitable for Stage 5 (Yr 9 and 10) NSW Science.
Yr 9 (Stage 5) Activity - Building a model volcano, with marking rubric related to specific outcomes of NSW Science syllabus. The main aim of this activity is to assess the students' abilities to plan and work in a team.
Two differentiated activity sheets on Obesity, using Bloom's Taxonomy style questions, with marking rubric and context using NSW Science Syllabus. Suitable for Yr 8 (Stage 4) NSW Biology.Sheet A requires higher level responses. Sheet B requires lower level responses. Both sheets could be amalgamated into one worksheet.
A form for students to evaluate the teacher. Useful for general feedback and pedagogical improvement, and particularly for accreditation purposes. All stages, all areas.
3 R's - Rights, Responsibilities and Rules Classroom Management. Intended to be 'worked out' with a new class. I used this as a basis for positive classroom management, and always related Suitable for Stage 4 & 5, all areas.
A Letter from Aunty Nell and related worksheet.Designed for Stage 5 (Year 9 and Year 10) Diseases topic area of NSW Science syllabus. Focuses on viruses, causes of colds, anti-biotics, role of mucus in disease prevention, and common misconceptions. The activity is also a literacy activity, requiring students to read a letter, discover what their 'aunty' is asking, formulate their reply and write a letter back. There is a voice recording of the letter.
An information/worksheet with health data for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and related questions. Suitable as extension for NSW Biology Stage 5 as an extension activity.