Classroom E26

Satellite Boy, 2012 Film Study Unit (approx. 5 weeks) Best suited to Stage 4 class (Years 7 and 8) or lower ability Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10) This is a downloadable PDF booklet AND PowerPoint Presentation containing: Introduction to Film Techniques: - Camera shots & angles - Lighting, focus & movement (with crosswords, quizzes, find-a-words included to test student understanding) Followed by character analysis and a short focus study on the Kimberley region (with cloze passage to test stude

A 9 page booklet exploring how to: Understand and locate 4 digit co-ordinatesUnderstand and locate 6 digit co-ordinatesPredict bearings and how to understand bearings (without a protractor)Students will create their own map and grid referenceThe map and grid reference can also become an art lesson, as many of my students enjoy creating their own map and colouring it inThere are also word searches, information passages, and a cross word for students to test their understanding and develop their l

Satellite Boy, 2012 Film Study Unit (approx. 5 weeks) Best suited to Stage 4 class (Years 7 and 8) or lower ability Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10) This is a downloadable PDF booklet containing: Introduction to Film Techniques: - Camera shots & angles - Lighting, focus & movement (with crosswords, quizzes, find-a-words included to test student understanding) Followed by character analysis and a short focus study on the Kimberley region (with cloze passage to test student understanding) The booklet

To use this resource you will need: - a Nintendo Switch - Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch game) - a copy of this booklet for each student I've had great success using this unit to extend writing and creative writing capabilities of Stage 4 and lower Stage 5 students. Students take turns playing stages of the game Breath of the Wild and stop to fill in the booklet as they go. The booklet starts with short, descriptive passages for students and eventually expands into world building, predicting,

Comprehensive 6 Week Study of the Film 'Dinosaur' (2000).Film avaiable on Disney +This film study is a PDF document (27 pages) and explores:The definition, meanings, and effect of camera shots, angles, film movement, lighting, and focus.A short geographical/historical study on Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii (the base background for the final scenes of the film).Film study viewing questions (with answers at the back of the booklet).Detailed scene analysis.Scene analysis focused on the theme: rites of passa

This lesson takes about an hour, but I have used this worksheet with younger classes over two periods. A research-directed lesson about the Earth's 4 spheres. Students will: Research definitions of each sphereDraw symbols to visualise each of the spheresLearn about prefixes and word etymology to promote student memory recallResearch the meaning of each prefix (ie, 'Litho' means 'Stone') to understanding how the terminology reflects and describes the sphere itselfA good lesson for Geography, Sci

A 2 week Geography unit (or Sustainability study for Science / English literature). I taught this to Year 8, however, younger classes would also benefit from this short unit. **Detailed answer key included**Students will: Complete introductory questions about sustainability and environmental issue in their worldWatch the film (available on multiple streaming services and Clickview Education) and answer questions raised about sustainability, global warming, and other environmental issuesComplete

Online student-directed research task. This worksheet asks student to choose a character and create a backstory for this character. Students will then research information (devices and internet required) about this character's life in Ancient Egypt. There is a hieroglyphs activity for fast finishers.

Comprehensive 6 Week Study of the Film 'Slumberland' (2022) with a focus on the 12 Stages of the Hero's Journey.Film avaiable on NetflixThis film study is a PDF document (28 pages) and explores:The definition, meanings, and effect of camera shots, angles, film movement, lighting, and focus.An introduction to the 12 Stages of the Hero's Journey.Film study viewing questions (with answers at the back of the booklet).Detailed scene analysis and exploration of meaning within the text.Extended respons

A two - four lesson unit on poetry for students to analyse meaning within a poem and compose a poem of their own. I have the six page booklet focused on a poem written by a high school student and it includes 'easy', 'medium', and 'hard' comprehension questions which are aligned with the Australian Literacy Standards. 'Easy' is for student to complete independently, 'medium' is for student to complete in pairs, and 'hard' is a class discussion normally. However, depending on your group, they may