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The aim of this unit is to enable learners to use a variety of scientific processes to analyse evidence gathered from a crime scene. The fascination with crime and how science can be used to solve crimes continues to grow, and many learners are interested in the techniques that are used within the area of forensic science. As forensic science is the application of scientific methods and processes used for the purpose of the law it is an ideal way to demonstrate applied science. Learners will hav

Upper primary students explore the elements of movie making through the engagement with popular film conventions and the creation of their own movie within media contexts. This explicit teaching unit has been tried and tested in a Year 5/6 classroom and covers all aspects of the film industry. Areas explicitly taught are script writing, storyboards, acting, lighting, camera operation, sound management, directing, film editing, costume & set design, sound effects, poster design and premiere. A

This teaching resource is a Google Slide "Unit 4: Photography Style - Still Life Photography" (25 slides) and is intended as a project lesson on one popular style in photography. It covers slides on: What is Still Life Photography?How to shoot still life photos in the classroomSteps to upload photographs to Google DriveSteps to attach your favorite photographs to Google ClassroomComment & critiqueRecapThis is Google Slide teaches students about the popular photography composition style Still Lif

This teaching resource is a Google Slide "Unit 3: Photography Composition - The Rule Of Thirds" (20 slides) and is intended as a project lesson on one popular composition rule in photography. It covers slides on: What is the Rule of Thirds?How to shoot photos using the Rule of ThirdsSteps to upload photographs to Google DriveSteps to attach your favorite photographs to Google ClassroomComment & critiqueRecapThis is Google Slide teaches students about the popular photography composition rule and

A bundle of explicit L3 guided reading lesson plans for Red, Yellow, Blue & Green level texts from the PM series readers. Each lesson includes teaching focus, orientation, unfamiliar phrases and structures, word work, questions to check understanding and section for observations. In all there are 1x Magenta Level Pack of 2 lessons, 3x Red Level Packs of 10 lessons, 2x Yellow Level Packs of 10 lessons, 1x Blue Level Pack of 10 lessons & 1x Green Level Packs of 10 lessons. These L3 lessons hav

10 explicit L3 guided reading lesson plans for 'red level' texts from the PM series readers. Each lesson includes teaching focus, orientation, unfamiliar phrases and structures, word work, questions to check understanding and section for observations. These L3 lessons have been tried and tested in a Kindergarten classroom. Each lesson should take 5-10 mins. Troy Carnie Image used is from Pixabay.

Upper primary students explore the elements of movie making through the engagement with popular film conventions and the creation of their own movie within media contexts. This explicit teaching unit, that has been tried and tested in a middle school classrooms, covers all aspects of the film industry and is bundled with a Power Point presentation on Camera techniques used in Movie Making. Areas explicitly taught in the Teaching unit are script writing, storyboards, acting, lighting, camera o

This teaching resource is a Google Slide "Unit 1: Introduction to Photography" (36 slides) and is intended as an introductory lesson on photography. It covers slides on Lesson objectivesRulesPurpose: Digital Portfolio & ExhibitionIntroduction to the camera - Handling, Focusing, Tripods & Camera settings/modesTypes of photographyAssignment: Photo Scavenger HuntTransferring photos to a computerCritique & commentThis is the first Google Slide in a complete unit series aimed at teaching young studen

This 30 slide presentation is designed to be shown to the class via MLD or IWB and be taken through step-by-step instructions to create a video using a template. Images and videos can easily be added and animation included too. This is a great activity to get kids started and excited about using Canva.

This teaching resource is a Google Slide "Unit 2: Elements & Principles of Design" (23 slides) and is intended as a stand-alone lesson on design or part of a complete course on Web Design. This Google slide covers: Elements of Design: Color, Shape, Line, Texture, Value, Space, Form, Transparency & TypographyPrinciples of Design: Balance, Repetition, Proximity, Dominance, Emphasis,  Scale, Proportion,  Alignment & HierarchyEdit & complete your Google SlideTurn in your Google SlideMy Design Layo

This free resource is a document that is a part of my "Forensic Frenzy" - Forensic Science Teaching Unit.

Another 10 explicit L3 guided reading lesson plans for 'red level' texts from the PM series readers. Each lesson includes teaching focus, orientation, unfamiliar phrases and structures, word work, questions to check understanding and section for observations. These L3 lessons have been tried and tested in a Kindergarten classroom. Each lesson should take 5-10 mins. Troy Carnie Image used is from Pixabay.

This teaching resource is a Google Slide "Unit 2: Photography Style - Portrait Photography" (19 slides) and is intended as a project lesson on one style of photography. It covers slides on: What is Portrait Photography?How to shoot portrait photosSteps to upload photographs to Google DriveSteps to attach your favorite portraits to Google ClassroomCritique & commentRecapThis is Google Slide is of one photography style in a complete unit series aimed at teaching young students Photography Basics,

10 explicit L3 guided reading lesson plans for 'yellow level' texts from the PM series readers. Each lesson includes teaching focus, orientation, unfamiliar phrases and structures, word work, questions to check understanding and section for observations. These L3 lessons have been tried and tested in a Kindergarten classroom. Each lesson should take 5-10 mins. Troy Carnie Image used is from Pixabay.

This teaching resource is a Google Slide "Unit 5: Photography Style - Macro Photography" (21 slides) and is intended as a project lesson on one popular style in photography. It covers slides on: What is Macro Photography?How to shoot macro photos in the classroomSteps to upload photographs to Google DriveSteps to attach your favorite photographs to Google ClassroomComment & critiqueRecapThis is Google Slide teaches students about the popular photography style Macro and is a part of a complete un

This resource is a Google Slide "My Design Layout Learning - Elements & Principles of Design" (22 slides) and is a student assignment to be completed during or after learning about the elements & principles of design. This Google slide covers: Elements of Design: Color, Shape, Line, Texture, Value, Space, Form, Transparency & TypographyPrinciples of Design: Balance, Repetition, Proximity, Dominance, Emphasis,  Scale, Proportion,  Alignment & HierarchyMy Design Layout Learning Google Slide St

Another 10 explicit L3 guided reading lesson plans for 'red level' texts from the PM Plus & Gems series readers. Each lesson includes teaching focus, orientation, unfamiliar phrases and structures, word work, questions to check understanding and section for observations. These L3 lessons have been tried and tested in a Kindergarten classroom. Each lesson should take 5-10 mins. Troy Carnie Image used is from Pixabay.

10 explicit L3 guided reading lesson plans for 'blue level' texts from the PM series readers. Each lesson includes teaching focus, orientation, unfamiliar phrases and structures, word work, questions to check understanding and section for observations. These L3 lessons have been tried and tested in a Kindergarten classroom. Each lesson should take 5-10 mins. Troy Carnie Image used is from Pixabay.

This resource is a Google Slide where students are required to analyze a range of photographs and determine which photo relates to which type. All elements on the page are locked, except for the photographs which may be moved or deleted. For example on the "Portrait Photography" slide, the student will need to delete all photos which are not portraits and leave the photos that are. This Google Slide will work best if the teacher is explaining each photography type as they go. This Google Slide i

10 explicit L3 guided reading lesson plans for 'green level' texts from the PM series readers. Each lesson includes teaching focus, orientation, unfamiliar phrases and structures, word work, questions to check understanding and section for observations. These L3 lessons have been tried and tested in a Kindergarten classroom. Each lesson should take 5-10 mins. Troy Carnie Image used is from Pixabay.