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Resources for NSW Stage 3: December 2011
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Resources for NSW Stage 3. Monday, December 26, 2011. 2012: A move to Stage 2. It is with excitement (and a little regret) that I move on to Stage 2 (Year 3) for 2012. So for now, this blog will be taking a break. I have started a NSW Stage 2 Resources, you may like to visit it here. I have very much enjoyed working on this blog and hope it has assisted you in some small way. Happy Holidays and all the best for 2012 and beyond! Monday, December 12, 2011. Here we are at the end of our unit! In celebration...
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Resources for NSW Stage 3: April 2011
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Resources for NSW Stage 3. Friday, April 29, 2011. Week 2: Student Introduction to COGS Unit. Introduction to COGS Unit - Making Informed Choices - Government. This term our class will be engaged in exploring the concept of Government. We will work towards developing an understanding of how making decisions affects all aspects of our lives. We will develop knowledge on how a law is made and how representatives, such as our Local Mayor, State Premier and Prime Minister are elected. Thursday, April 28, 2011.
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Resources for NSW Stage 3: Finding Antarctica: Mapping the Last Continent
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Resources for NSW Stage 3. Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Finding Antarctica: Mapping the Last Continent. The State Library of NSW currently has an exhibition. And an excellent collection of online resources. Focusing on the mapping of Antarctica. In 2011 Australia celebrates 100 years of Australian expeditions to the Antarctic. The Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE), which departed from Hobart in December 1911 and was led by Sir Douglas Mawson, was the first Australian-led Antarctic expedition. Discl...
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Resources for NSW Stage 3: Bullying In Schools
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Resources for NSW Stage 3. Thursday, November 3, 2011. Our school is currently reviewing its Anti-Bullying Policy. Here are some resources I have been accessing while I have been reflecting upon survey data and Government recommendations for reviewing our policy:. Four Corners - The Bullies' Playground. This website also includes a link to an excellent resources. Page that lists current media reports relating to bullying along with background reading and services available to support. Dealing with bullyi...
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Resources for NSW Stage 3: Transport in China
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Resources for NSW Stage 3. Wednesday, August 24, 2011. This week's class reading focuses on transport in China. This clip compliments the content of our reading. Very clearly presented and relevant! This blog is a collection of resources intended to support the delivery of COGS units in my NSW Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6) classroom - Australia. Week 4: Comparing culture, customs and etiquette. Plastic Bag Street Art / Graffiti. COGS Stage 3 Homepage. NSW Selective Schools Information. BTN - Website and Watch.
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Resources for NSW Stage 3: July 2011
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Resources for NSW Stage 3. Sunday, July 31, 2011. Maths: To Infinity And Beyond. For the right type of student, this BBC documentary would be absolutely riveting! Includes fun snippets of very young students giving their thoughts on number. To Infinity and Beyong. Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Linkn to COGS - Symbols Systems. Nuwarra Public School has done an excellent job collating resources for Symbol Systems. Http:/ www.nuwarra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/sws/view/1495696.node. Tuesday, July 26, 2011. I wanted t...
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Resources for NSW Stage 3: Poetry: Week One
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Resources for NSW Stage 3. Sunday, August 21, 2011. I'm starting a 5 week poetry unit tomorrow and I'm busy resourcing my lessons. Mrs Smoke has a wonderful 'Making Teachers Nerdy'. Blog with a great page on all sorts of poetry links. This week we will be focusing on writing an ode here are the steps! Select a subject to write about: person, place, or thing. Write phrases describing how your subject makes you feel and why you feel this way. Write many phrases telling unique qualities of your subject.
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Resources for NSW Stage 3: Poetry: The Ballad
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Resources for NSW Stage 3. Thursday, September 1, 2011. Ballad - For Students. Undoubtedly the most famous Australian ballad it 'The Man from Snowy River' by Banjo Paterson. From: http:/ www.underdown.org/poetry-formats.htm. The ballad stanza is also one of the most popular forms of poetry for children. A ballad stanza is a group of four lines. That group is called a stanza. The ballad stanza has a rhyme at the end of line number two and line number four. A poem is a busy bee. Buzzing in your head. Scrib...
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Resources for NSW Stage 3: September 2011
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Resources for NSW Stage 3. Thursday, September 1, 2011. Ballad - For Students. Undoubtedly the most famous Australian ballad it 'The Man from Snowy River' by Banjo Paterson. From: http:/ www.underdown.org/poetry-formats.htm. The ballad stanza is also one of the most popular forms of poetry for children. A ballad stanza is a group of four lines. That group is called a stanza. The ballad stanza has a rhyme at the end of line number two and line number four. A poem is a busy bee. Buzzing in your head. Scrib...
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Resources for NSW Stage 3: November 2011
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Resources for NSW Stage 3. Monday, November 7, 2011. Mawson's Hut and Travel Oz. Here are some great resources from the Australian TV travel show, Travel Oz. Each clip runs from 5-10min and is certainly appropriate for Stage 3 students. Enjoy! West of Mawson's Hut. The Restoration of Mawson's Hut. Thursday, November 3, 2011. Our school is currently reviewing its Anti-Bullying Policy. Four Corners - The Bullies' Playground. This website also includes a link to an excellent resources. Internet safety educa...