Snapshot
21st Century Learning - Term 4
New Curriculum
Maths
Steph Westwood and Julie Blair have used Sharon Tooney's Maths proforma to create detailed Term 4 Maths programs.
Genre Maps of the Australian Curriculum - A South Australian document but relevant. These maps identify the key genres evident in the Maths, Science, History and Geography curriculum.
On pages 17-19 - a common language explanation of comprehending and composing, text, grammar, word and visual knowledge. This Literacy framework is also found here. (SA document)
I would like to sincerely thank our colleagues for sharing these units.
Early Stage 1 -
Lost and Found - The Tale of One Penguin
Stage 1 -
Weather
Teddy Bears (S Australian one but I like the setting out), Change Overtime -Plants,
Material World,
Fantasy Genre,
Communication,
Characterisation.
Stage 2 -
Sustainability-Forests (again a S Australian one but I like the setting out),
Safety First,
Rowan of Rin, - C Stephens
Eric and Einstein,
Visual Literacy,
Exploring Visual Literacy.
Story Bird
Stage 3 -
Where The Forest Meets The Sea - C Stephens
Human Interaction With The Environment
Boy Overboard
Facing Adversity.
Science Units
Living Things, Energy and Products and Packaging - created by Fiona Arthurson
English
Grammar - New - cool clips on personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia.
Engaging In and Exploring Spelling - SA document.
Point of View - Catchy rap, teaching idea.
Main Idea - Catchy rap, worksheets.
Maths
Measurement - Clock worksheet generator,
Stats - Probability - Snail Race, Probability Line, Dice Throw, Likely Unlikely, Number Drop, Probability Spinners, Probability Fair.
Thinking Mathematically - Riddle Now,
Maths Program - Both Stephanie Westwood and Julie Blair have adapted Sharon Tooney's Maths program to create Term 3-4 programs. Amazing resources!
History - Geography - Science
History Assessment examples.
Design Process added to Snapshot Science.
Science Display Charts - Based on AC but applicable, excellent resource.
Tech Talk section added to Snapshot Science.
Snapshot Science - a small variety of new finds added to most topic areas.
Products and Services - Lots of super resources eg virtual jelly bean factory, frozen vegetables production, peanut butter production.Technology
New Apps - A few reading apps, Crochet Craft Creator app,
Super Creating and Thinking on-line activities - Try creating a roller coaster or frog hopping.
A How To document/program to improve the skills of students.
Coding - Teaching ideas, plus Code Club and Pencil Code Gym.
QR Codes - A super QR codes in the Classroom document.
AR - Augmented Reality - A super AR codes in the Classroom document, plus free AR downloads. These are great resources to use as you "dip your toe" into the world of AR. Your kids will love you!
Other Resources
Sustainability Resources - Enviro Stories iBooks.
Art Ideas - Lots of online tools for students to use to create art.
Learning Support - Special Needs - Visual support documents.
They Draw and Cook Recipes - great for procedure writing, visual literacy.
The Kid Should See This - A collection of videos that are driven by wonder, enthusiasm, and that “wow!” moment.
Youngzine - Youngzine is a one-of-a-kind web site where children can learn about current news and events shaping their world.
Geometrip - Geometrip features free high quality geometric colouring designs to download and print in PDF and JPG formats.
Digital Designer - Create amazing Lego designs using virtual blocks.
Aboriginal Resources - Create Aboriginal themed lizards from sticks and paint, plus 4 new video clips from the ABC.
Literacy and Numeracy Continuum - I created to enable me to make notes whilst observing/teaching my students.
Teach NSW and BOSTEs clips - Ideas to inspire our new career teachers.