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Invictus Games Sydney 2018 – Stage 3 – Adaptivity and Invictus

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This Stage 3 unit explores the idea of ‘adaptivity’ and identity across a number of KLAs. Students will answer the question ‘What is adaptivity?’ and will develop an understanding of how adaptivity serves inclusivity, especially in relation to adaptive sport. Students will explore the history and future of prosthetics. Finally, students are challenged to construct their own prototype prosthetic limbs using classroom equipment in a group STEM activity. This resource is also downloadable as a SCORM file: the downloaded version will only work if you upload it to a webserver, such as Moodle or Canvas.

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Using the Invictus Games as a platform for discussion, this Stage 3 unit explores the ideas of adaptivity and inclusivity. Students will investigate and participate in adaptive sports, and will develop an understanding of the history and future of prosthetics. Students will apply their understanding of adaptivity, inclusivity and prosthetics to construct a prototype prosthetic limb.
Aligns to the following syllabus outcomes from the new (2018) PDHPE K-10 syllabus: PD3-1: identifies and applies strengths and strategies to manage life changes and transitions. PD3-3: evaluates the impact of empathy, inclusion and respect on themselves and others. PD3-4: adapts movement skills in a variety of physical activity contexts. PD3-5: proposes, applies and assesses solutions to movement challenges.

Year level

5; 6

Topics Aboriginal English literature Regional literature Personal identity Accessibility Safety Beliefs Prostheses Right angles Artefacts Literature Maps (Geographic location) Sportspeople Sports Attitudes Sports equipment Data analysis Risk management Disability Communication skills Report writing Discussions (Texts) Evidence Judgement Evaluation War veterans Independent variables Scientific control Narratives Text types Vocabularies Error analysis Explanations (Scientific inquiry) Research questions STEM

Learning area

Humanities and social sciences
English
Health and physical education
Mathematics
Science

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Name: State of NSW\, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW\, Department of Education
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Name: State of NSW\, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW\, Department of Education
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Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
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Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
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Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

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Name: State of NSW\, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW\, Department of Education
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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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