TEACHER PAGE

Activities and Resources.

VELS FOR THIS UNIT http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vels/level4.html


 1. Activites and posters: http://www.sparklebox.co.uk/australia/
2. Science work sheets: http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/science/
3. Our world website: http://www.keepbanderabeautiful.org/pollution.html?gclid=CJGT9s-WhrACFQcrpAodpEnmyA (pollution facts)
4. U.S study on clean water: http://www.chewonki.org/cleanwater/water_pollution.asp
5. Very engaging webstie on pollution: http://tiki.oneworld.net/pollution/pollution_home.html?gclid=CJjQk4eXhrACFUyHpAodUntrkg

POLT  
The Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 (PoLT) and related components state that students learn best when:

1. The learning environment is supportive and productive
2. The learning environment promotes independence, interdependence and self-motivation
3. Students’ needs, backgrounds, perspectives and interests are reflected in the learning program
4. Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking and application
5. Assessment practices are an integral part of teaching and learning
6. Learning connects strongly with communities and practice beyond the classroom
7. BELOW is a link to the POLT page where these points are discussed in detail!

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/teachingprinciples/principles/principlesandcomponents.htm

POLT that I beileve realtes to this unit

Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking and application.
In learning environments that reflect this principle the teacher:

• 4.1) plans sequences to promote sustained learning that builds over time and emphasises connections between ideas
• 4.2) promotes substantive discussion of ideas
• 4.5) uses strategies to develop investigating and problem solving skills
• 4.6) uses strategies to foster imagination and creativity.

Assessment practices are an integral part of teaching and learning.
In learning environments that reflect this principle the teacher:

5.2) ensures that students receive frequent constructive feedback that supports further learning

Learning connects strongly with communities and practice beyond the classroom.
In learning environments that reflect this principle the teacher:

• 6.1) supports students to engage with contemporary knowledge and practice
• 6.2) plans for students to interact with local and broader communities and community practices