A guided investigation (with scaffolded support) into Australian Political Systems leading to an essay to answer the question "Which political party will best ensure peace and prosperity for the Australian people in the future? " Topics Political vocabulary House of Representatives and Senate Representative democracy Welfare Political Ideology This assessment was designed for the IB curriculum, meeting all 4 criteria, but can be adjusted and used in various curricula settings. f you like this resource, remember to explore my other resources.

A full business studies unit designed for Year 10 class of mixed abilities. Topics: The economic problem Supply and demand Market, mixed and planned economies Scenarios Included Powerpoints with videos and student activities Case study assessment with scaffold 2 test assessments Completed in preparation for IB curriculum but could be used in a multitude of curriculum settings. If you like this resource, remember to explore my other resources

An exploration of second wave feminist, feminist perspectives, through the analysis of the film Radioactive. Included: Powerpoints with engaging videos Matching student booklets (can be printed as worksheets) Scaffolded analysis and activities Film techniques breakdown to support film analysis Short-story writing techniques, including in media res and 3 act structure Podcast assessment Completed in preparation for IB curriculum but could be used in a multitude of curriculum settings. If you like this resource, remember to explore my other resources

An exploration of second wave feminist, feminist perspectives, through the analysis of the film Hidden Figures. Included: Powerpoints with engaging videos Matching student booklets (can be printed as worksheets) Scaffolded analysis and activities Film techniques breakdown to support film analysis Short-story writing techniques, including in media res and 3 act structure Two assessments (creative writing and short response) Assessment scaffolds Completed in preparation for IB curriculum but could be used in a multitude of curriculum settings. If you like this resource, remember to explore my other resources

A topical unit that will engage students interested in video games and modern digital technology and trends. This unit was created for a first year level university class but could be used with a high level or gifted high school group. Topics covered: The Philosophy of Ethics and Digital Ethics Online Privacy, Security, Culture and Trust Unethical Behaviour in the Digital World If you like this resource, remember to explore my other resources.

A full Media Studies unit designed for Year 10 class of mixed abilities. Created to engage young adults through questions that challenge them to consider perspectives and their own bias. Included: Powerpoints with videos Technique for analysing media Assessment task with step by step scaffold This unit was created for IB curriculum but can be adapted for any other curriculum. If you like this resource, remember to explore my other resources.

A full SACE Stage 1 Integrated Learning Unit, including LAP, assessment task sheets, and assessment scaffolds. Theme was to develop certain life skills in young adults. Purpose: To demonstrate students’ development in TWO of the core skills of organisation, communication, research, and digital literacy. Task Description: Students develop a portfolio of evidence showing their abilities to complete certain tasks that make use of the aforementioned skills. These tasks include: • Creating budgets • Timetables • Presentations • Editing documents • Digital file organisation • Communication • Digital research Skills are initially tested early in the term and then students build their competency and show their development by the end of Term 3.

A great way to start your year off teaching Shakespeare - provide students with the WHY. This lesson covers who he was, why his plays are interesting, and how his work has impacted us today. Included: Powerpoint Videos for engagement Student booklet If you like this resource, remember to explore my other English resources.

A great way to start your year off teaching humanities - provide students with the WHY. This lesson covers the skills that Humanities subjects teach and can be adapted based on what areas you are covering. Included: Powerpoint addressing the skills of critical thinking, research, analytical thinking and communication skills Videos for engagement Simplified definitions making it accessible for all levels Student cover pages and posters If you like this resource, remember to explore my other Humanities resources.

An explanation and examples of direct speech and worksheet. Cartoon strips used for engagement for students.

Teach your students how to use Google search, including search terminology, boolean search functions, searching with images. This also includes how to evaluate the value of the websites they have found. Includes a PowerPoint with exercises, examples, and videos.

Inspire students to write creatively through this dystopia themed unit. The unit includes multiple short stories to analyse method for analysis unpacking of narrative structures videos to help with understanding audio stories Powerpoints with videos matching student worksheets Creative writing assessment task Creative writing prompts and scaffold Created for a year 9 mixed abilities IB curriculum but can be applied to many different classroom situations. If you like this resource, remember to explore my other complete English lessons packs.

A full poetry unit designed for Year 10 class of mixed abilities. Created to engage young adults through topics relevant to them and grab their attention by using pop music, young slam poets, and opportunities to express themselves. Overarching theme/unit idea: “Personal and cultural expression.” Included: Powerpoints that align to student booklets with videos Student booklets - can be edited/printed as worksheets Technique for analysing poems Peer review sheets Assessment task - created for IB curriculum but can be adapted for most curriculums All major poetry techniques revised: Alliteration Assonance Rhyme Rhythm Repetition Onomatopoeia Enjambment Imagery Tone and Mood Diction Styles: Slam poetry Blackout poetry Visual poetry If you like this resource, remember to explore my other complete English lessons packs.

Take a break from Boy in the Striped PJs! I highly recommend using Briar Rose as your historical novel study when examining WWII historical literature. Included: PowerPoints with videos to engage learners Explanation and revision of literary techniques Matching student booklets that can be printed as worksheets Chapter by chapter analysis, activities and discussion points Activities to examine the film Jojo Rabbit, with explanation of satire Comparison assessment task between the novel and the film A complete unit created for the IB program with a comparison assessment to Jojo Rabbit that can be used with any curriculum. Created for a mixed ability year 10 class. If you like this resource, remember to explore my other complete English lessons packs.

A complete in depth study of Macbeth that includes: Engaging Powerpoints with videos Matching student booklets with activities for pre-reading and for every scence Explanation and revision of each literary and theatre technique Scene by scene explanation and analysis 2 assessment task sheets and scaffolds Introduction to Shakespear and why we study shakespear A great unit for a teacher tackling this for the first time as everything is explained step by step! Designed for an IB mixed-ability year 10 class, but could be used for any curriculum. The assessments are: (1) a short analytic essay and (2) a comparison essay where Macbeth is compared to the story of The Social Network. If you like this resource, remember to explore my other complete English lessons packs.

A two week unit where students explore the Grimm Brothers’ Sleeping Beauty and the film Maleficent. Literary techniques of allusion and juxtaposition are specifically highlighted, along with story morals. The unit includes a structure for writing a comparison that can help students who struggle as well as the directions for an assessment task. Created for a year 10 class of mixed abilities. If you like this resource, don’t forget to explore my other complete English lessons packs.

A full SACE Stage 2 - Workplace Practices Unit, including LAP, assessment task sheets, and assessment scaffolds.

A full SACE Stage 1 - Workplace Practices Unit, including LAP, assessment task sheets, and assessment scaffolds.

An exploration of the concepts of healthy relationships and “star-crossed” lovers through a comparison of the modern film “Fault in our Stars” and the classic “Romeo and Juliet.” Included: Powerpoints with engaging videos Matching student booklets (can be printed as worksheets) Complete scene by scene analysis and activities Explanation and revision of literary techniques such as foreshadowing and the tragic hero Introduction to get students thinking about what makes a healthy relationship Assessments and scaffolds Completed in preparation for an IB textual comparison task (instructions included in the final powerpoint silde) but could be used in a multitude of curriculum settings. If you like this resource, remember to explore my other complete English lessons packs.