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Listed under:  Technologies  >  Information and communication technologies  >  Data processing  >  Algorithms
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Learning to loop

  • TLF-IDA003465

Students create algorithms with a condition that tells the computer to repeat a sequence of instructions.

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Bear and Chook by the Sea

  • TLF-IDM020672

This learning object is designed around a series of videos with Lisa Shanahan, author, and Emma Quay, illustrator, including a reading experience of their collaborative work, Bear and Chook by the Sea. Taken as a whole, this sequence of lessons is a Stage 1 unit of work that results in students working in pairs to produce ...

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ACARA sample assessment task: years 3-4: Classifying living or non-living things

  • TLF-IDA002168

This resource provides strategies for assessing aspects of the Digital Technologies subject in the Australian Curriculum that relate to data using contexts from other learning areas and General Capabilities, including Science, Mathematics, Numeracy and Literacy. The resource includes an assessment planner and rubric, as ...

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Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies Years 3–4 assessment task: Living and non-living things booklet

  • TLF-IDA002231

This PDF is a booklet that accompanies the years 3-4 assessment task, Classifying living and non-living things.

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Beautiful biomes

  • TLF-IDA002714

In this lesson students learn the features of the five main biomes, and use ClassVR headsets and CoSpaces to design and create a virtual biome to explore. They research and identify the features of a biome and then create their own virtual environment. The resource explores the human impacts on biodiversity and explore ...

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Sphero slalom lesson

  • TLF-IDA002721

In this lesson students explore slalom sports and how competitors maximise speed when completing a course. Students research different slalom sports and then share their findings with the class. Students investigate the impact of distance and friction on time to complete a course through digital and unplugged activities. ...

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Automated soil moisture sensor

  • TLF-IDA003461

The soil moisture sensor project integrates science understandings and computational thinking to solve a problem about sustainable watering practices. This lesson was devised by Trudy Ward, Clarendon Vale Primary School, Tasmania.

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DT Challenge - 7/8 Python - Biology

  • TLF-IDA003608

Learn about the differences between animals, and how biologists use programming to help them do science! We'll learn about the features of animals, and how to use their differences in order to classify them. So hop in and learn some science!

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DT Challenge - 5/6 Blockly - Biology

  • TLF-IDA003607

Learn about the differences between animals, and how Biologists use programming to help them do science! We'll learn about the features of animals, structural and behavioural adaptation, and how to use these properties in order to identify them. So hop in and learn some science! This course is based on the Year 5 science ...

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Make your own microbit seismometer instructions and classroom activities

  • TLF-IDA003999

This 12 page guide explains how to set up a micro:bit as a mini seismometer that will detect shaking, and how to collect and display the data. The guide also includes classroom-ready activities on how to introduce and explore vibrations and earthquake monitoring.

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Physical world – design and production investigation

  • TLF-IDA004552

In this lesson sequence, students work in pairs to explore how light energy from the sun is converted to heat energy to cook food using a solar oven. They investigate types of solar oven designs while exploring materials that are the most efficient in achieving heat absorption and insulation. Students collect, analyse ...

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Living world – Stage 2

  • TLF-IDA004559

In this lesson sequence, students identify characteristics of living things and distinguish living things from non-living things. They identify and describe patterns and understand how scientists use external features to group living and non-living things. Students describe and follow a sequence of steps involving decisions ...

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Living world – Stage 1

  • TLF-IDA004560

In this lesson sequence, students focus on the observable features of living things and their environment. Students follow and represent sequences of steps and decisions (algorithms) to solve problems.

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Catalyst: Can you solve the 'travelling salesman problem'?

  • TLF-IDM021806

Imagine you are a salesperson having to travel between multiple locations. How would you achieve this in the quickest way possible? This is a problem that has stumped mathematicians for decades, and there is even a prize for anyone who can come up with an algorithm to solve it. In this video, three methods are used to try ...

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