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 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 worksheet engages students in identifying 25 anachronisms (items out of historical context) in a Medieval Scene. The A4 size image can be printed out as a handout for students to complete on their own or displayed on an electronic whiteboard for use as a whole class activity. A cheat sheet of items is included.
This worksheet is in fillable pdf form for distribution to students online or over a network and engages Stage 4 and 5 English students in analyzing a particular poem in terms of visual imagery and figurative language. It also requires them to respond creatively by producing a persuasive writing piece that relates to the text.
Topic - Recreational Bicycle Riders
This worksheet is in fillable pdf form for distribution to students online or over a network and engages Stage 4 and 5 English students in analyzing a particular poem in terms of visual imagery and figurative language. It also requires them to respond creatively by producing a persuasive writing piece that relates to the text.
Topic - Recreational Fishing
This worksheet is in fillable pdf form for distribution to students online or over a network and engages Stage 4 and 5 English students in analyzing a particular poem in terms of visual imagery and figurative language. It also requires them to respond creatively by producing a persuasive writing piece that relates to the text. The completed worksheet should be saved and returned to the teacher via email or file upload to a secure network for marking.
Topic - Recreational Fishing
This worksheet is in fillable pdf form for distribution to students online or over a network and engages Stage 4 and 5 English students in analyzing a particular poem in terms of visual imagery and figurative language. It also requires them to respond creatively by producing a persuasive writing piece that relates to the text. When filled in and saved it should be returned to the teacher for marking via email or file upload to a secure network.
Topic - Recreational Bicycle Riders
A complete lesson in reading and understanding poetry for Stage 4 and 5 English students. This worksheet is in fillable pdf form for distribution to students online or over a network. It engages students in analyzing a particular poem in terms of visual imagery and figurative language and in identifying the poetry techniques that are used. When filled in and saved it should be returned to the teacher for marking via email or file upload to a secure network.
Topic - Relaxing in the the water.
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.
A complete lesson on using layering and effects in Powerpoint to create a textured face (see preview). This includes an introductory cloze passage and detailed instructions on using the software. A teacher copy of the worksheet with the completed cloze passage is also provided. Suitable for stage 4 and 5 Visual Arts and Photography and Digital Media classes. Australian Curriculum.
Simple instructions for creating your own comics using the drawing tools in Microsoft Word. This is a fun and imaginative way to teach English language essentials such as visual literacy, story writing and dialogue (both external and internal) to middle school students. It may also prove useful as a means of story boarding drama and multimedia projects or exploring social interactions. This resource can be used by teachers as an aid for guided instruction or distributed directly to students as a printed worksheet. If you find it useful please provide a review.
Four pages of templates for creating and writing about Super Heroes and Villains. Each page has a watermark figure (1 each female hero and villain and male hero and villain) that students can drawn over and colour to create their own comic book character. There is also a section for the student to name and describe their character (hints given) and to write a short story with that character in it. Suitable for upper primary and middle school classes as an exercise in character development for story writing in English or an Art lesson that engages students in writing as an aid to visualization of ideas. Please complete a review if you find this resource useful.
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.
Two pages of practice sheets and answers for students completing the Year 7 and 9 Naplan testing in English. This resource focuses on Language Conventions - Spelling (Find Mistakes)
3 simple and fun tasks to get your students creating art on computers without the need of additional expensive software. These activities utilise the drawing tools in Microsoft Word and are designed with students in middle school in mind. If you are an 'old school' art teacher who needs to incorporate IT in your teaching program these simple exercises are a great way to start.
Two pages of practice sheets and answers for students completing the Year 7 and 9 Naplan testing in English. This resource focuses on Language Conventions - Spelling.