PDH - How the media influences our food choices

Thank you to those students who found an advertisement for PDH this week. Please post the link in a comment below with an explanation as to who the ad is targeted at and why?

For those who have not yet completed this task please ensure it is done before next Monday. You need to find an ad related to food or drink aimed at a specific target audience e.g. girls and explain how you know it is targeted at that audience.

Music Week 9

What a great morning! Today we explored beat and tried to make our own body percussion. It was quite hard to keep the beat, but also fun.

It was also Mrs Gray's birthday! She turned 21 today (we think). We had cake to celebrate!
Happy Birthday Mrs. Gray!

6SL RFF

PBL - Government

Now that we have been introduced to the topic of Australian Government and explored this further during our trip to Canberra, 6SL are creating an interactive activity to showcase their knowledge.

These activities must be completed at school. However, students are encouraged to research their topic further at home and bring this in to work with.

Here are links to some useful websites to help you with your activity:

The Museum of Australian Democracy

These links were put together by Miss Everett:
(You will need to copy and paste these links)

Levels of Australian Government

http://www.aec.gov.au/about_aec/Publications/Fact_Sheets/three_lvls.htm

https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/files/ActivitySheet9.pdf

http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/Prod/parlment/publications.nsf/key/IS02/$File/

levels+of+govt.pdf

https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/explore/education/factsheets/

Factsheet_1.1_ThreeLevelsOfGovt.pdf

http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/snapshots-three-levels-of-government.html

http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-14_u-127_t-349_c-1212/levels-of-government/nsw/levels-
of-government/australia-to-1914/federation-and-australia-s-constitution

Federation; The Constitution

http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/the-constitution.html

http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/snapshots-federation.html

http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/our-government/australias-federation

http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/australian-constitution.html

http://www.statusquo.org/aru_beginguide/

http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/

Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_13_-_The_Constitution

http://constitution.naa.gov.au/stories/fast-facts/index.html

http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/federation.htm

Separation of Power – The 3 Arms or Branches of Federal Government

http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/our-government/australian-government

http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/kidsview.html

http://www.decisionmaker.co.nz/guide2003/tbp/3branches.html

https://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/legal_system.html

http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-14_u-127_t-349_c-1212/levels-of-government/nsw/levels-
of-government/australia-to-1914/federation-and-australia-s-constitution

Elections

http://education.aec.gov.au/making-a-nation/module2/default.html#

How laws are made or changed

http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/about-parliament-making-a-law.html

http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/closer-look/governing-australia.html

http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/

Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_7_-_Making_laws

http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-18_u-492_t-1338_c-5145/how-laws-are-made-in-australia/

nsw/how-laws-are-made-in-australia/potentials-of-democracy/introduction-to-democracy

http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html

Federal Parliament

http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/about-parliament-what-is-parliament.html

http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/about-parliament-the-senate.html

http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos/about-parliament-the-house-of-
representatives.html

http://www.kidcyber.com.au/

Here is the outline and marking rubric to refer to:

Our Canberra Trip

Lachlan put together a collage - Great job!

Canberra

Year 6 have had an AMAZING time in Canberra and are commended on their behaviour. We have had a great time sharing experiences with our friends and most importantly learnt so much.

Thursday

We loved the park in Goulburn where we first stopped! A great chance to stretch our legs and have a snack.

War memorial

Sitting in a real helicopter

Exploring the exhibits

Viewing the roll of honour

Hearing about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

New Parliament House

Unfortunately we weren't allowed to have our cameras inside Parliament House. We visited the House of Representatives and the Senate. 6SL were THRILLED that they got to see Tony Abbott from the gallery. We met our local member Russel Matheson who took the time to answer our questions. 

Then it was time to head for the much anticipated Questacon! 

We engaged in many hands on learning experiences.

In the photo above we are experimenting with refracting light.

Here we are watching the lady create drawings from a hanging pen! Here is the result.

The giant drop was definitely the crowd favourite though! 

Students experience the sensation of free falling, or being without gravity, briefly at the top of the slide.

After dinner we went to the National Archive of Music and Sound.

Placing technology in order of age - from records to phones (above) and creating a stop animation (below).

Friday

After a good nights sleep (for most!) we were up bright and early and ready for another big day!

First stop was the National Museum of Australia.

One of our favourite galleries was the Circa theatre, where we viewed thousands of years of Australian history whilst rotating (to much excitement) around a circular cinema.

There were many exhibits that we were able to explore.

Here we are experiencing what the shackles would have been like for convict workers!

Olivia "They were really heavy!!"

We were intrigued by the size of Phar Laps heart! Here Teagan is sliding images across the glass of a human heart and an average horses heart to compare size! 

Old Parliament House

Using swipe cards we were directed to move to different locations around the room to answer questions and learn more about either Democracy or Australia's past Prime Ministers!

 

Then we had a chance to participate in a role play in the House of Representatives. 

Jake took on the role of our first Speaker.

Jess became our first female Speaker.

Australian Electoral Commision

We were introduced to the voting process and the many steps along the way to everyone recieving the right to vote through an impressive AV presentation complete with talking 3D figures! 

Then we moved through a range of interactive activities to find out more information about our right to vote.

Finally, we got to participate in an actual election! We saw first hand the difference between a "First past the post" system like America and Britain and our Preferential voting system - this was reinforced even further when the candidate that got the most votes initially (Peach) was beaten in the 3rd round by Orange! 

We are now headed back home tired, full of knowledge, and excited to see mums and dads and share our learning!

Thank you to year 6 for their exemplary behaviour! After a busy two days, rest up on the weekend, we're looking forward to seeing you on Monday refreshed and excited to dive into your Government PBL. 

- What was your favourite thing about visiting Canberra?

- What was the most important thing you think you learned?

- Which place would you like to go back to? 

- How are you going to present your learning (board game, book, quiz etc)?

Canberra

ARRIVE AT SCHOOL 6:30AM
Return to school approx 7:00pm Friday

- Full sport uniform to be worn on Thursday and Friday
- School sports hat

In a bag:
- Casual clothes to be worn after dinner on Thursday night
- Warm cloths (tracksuits pants and jumper - Canberra can be cold)
- Underwear
- Toiletries
- Pyjamas
- Activity or board game to play on Thursday night (optional)

In a separate backpack:
- Morning tea and Lunch for Thursday
- Water bottle
- Money for Friday's dinner (approx $10 for MacDonalds)
- Sunscreen
- Camera (if wanted - not mandatory)
- Small pencil case with pen and pencils
- Clipboard
- Reading or activity to use on the bus (optional)
- Electronic devices such as an ipod (optional)
- Mobile Phone (optional)
- Spending money for War Memorial and Questacon (optional- max $50)


Linen, pillows and bedding are provided, however students may bring their own pillow if desired.

Chloe's Hat

Could all students in 6SL please check if they have picked up Chloe's sports hat by accident on Friday, thank you!

ART- Sketching the Eye

Today in 6SL we looked at sketching the eye. The students used a step by step video and their finished products were outstanding.


6SL Art
6SL Art - Part 2

REMINDER - Art

As mentioned this afternoon, ALL STUDENTS ARE REMINDED TO BRING A PICTURE OF A FAMOUS PERSON FOR TOMORROW's ART LESSON. 

6SL have 'been everywhere man!'

Thanks to Mrs Downes for creating this excellent Animoto showcasing 6SL students achievements in music so far this term!

Link to Animoto of 6SL "We've been everywhere man!'

What is your favourite place that you have been to?

Honour Awards

The Honour Award is a special award given to students, nominated by teachers and limited to nine students per month (three from each School) for specific reasons that are worthy of honour and encouragement within our College. As a College, we will continue to place a high emphasis on the principle of honouring others and in doing so honour God. Nominations may be indicative of personal qualities, character, good deeds displayed or kind words spoken etc.

This month we had two students from 6SL receive an Honour Award in recognition of them showing genuine care for others and going out of their way to show compassion and embrace their peer. Congratulations to Daniel and Caitlin.