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YEAR 6
UNIT OUTLINES
TERM 1 –
FORENSIC INVESTIGATORS – DO YOU HAVE A CLUE?
Students
will:
- Investigate the importance of
forensic science in society
- Gain knowledge of crime scenes and he
recording of crime scenes
- Learn about the many forms of
forensic evidence
- Investigate the composition and
properties of material
- Learn about the importance of law
& justice systems within societies
- Use a Comfit Kit to construct a
likeness from an eyewitness account
- Learn about the different blood types
and listen to guest speakers from Pathology units
- Listen to guest speakers from Police
Forensics
- Dust for fingerprints and make hand,
foot and tyre moulds using latex and plaster
- Visit the Police
Museum in Brisbane
TERM 2 –
ANCIENT OLYMPICS
Students
will:
- Research the history of the Olympics
- Use a Web Quest to investigate
sports, entertainment, religion, food and fashion in ancient Greece
- Act in the role of a reporter to
construct a newspaper article focusing on one aspect of life in ancient Greece
- Create timelines that depict the
history of the ancient Olympics
- Research and discuss the aspects of
ancient Greek life that has influenced us today
- Culminate their findings in the
presentation of a theatre/café for guests
TERM 3 – ANTARCTICA
Students
will:
- Examine the fragile environment that
is Antarctica
- Complete an Independent Study that
involves researching and reporting upon a variety of aspects related to Antarctica (weather, location, flora, fauna,
scientific research stations, history of exploration, food chains)
- Listen to guest speakers who have
visited Antarctica and view the
clothing and equipment they used
- Participate in a Whale ‘Watching tour
to view the humpbacks that visit Hervey Bay
from the Antarctic waters
TERM 4 – NATURAL
DISASTERS
The purpose of this
unit is to provide students with the opportunity to investigate a variety of
natural disasters. In so doing, the
students will look at the geographical and climatic conditions which contribute
to the occurrence of a natural disaster, the impact of this disaster on a
community and how to be proactive in preparing for a natural disaster.
KEY Questions:
- What is a natural disaster?
- How are they different from any other type of
disaster?
- Where do natural disasters occur and why?
- How can communities prepare for natural
disasters?
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