Mapoon Campus

First Year Suite 1 Task Descriptors

This task is performed by the Year 3 students individually each year. The Initial paperwork is done in Term 4 of Year 3 and the Technology section is completed in Year 4 with guidance from the Head of Campus and the Assistant Teacher. The Task looks at the rolls and responsibilities of the students in their community. The Webpage Design Folder holds a number of examples of activities that could be used by the students. In technology the students look at Web Page design including set out, colour, font, etc. WCC have the use of a program from ATWONE. The difference between the ATWONE design and a publication wizard is questionable. The View of the current Head of Campus is that there is no difference!

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S1#2

Can We Save Mapoon�s Turtles? - Students study four main investigations about the plight of the turtles in Mapoon. They look in depth at types, physical descriptors, food chains, Life cycles and the concept of endangered species. The students involve the community by working with the local shop to design a turtle logo and screen print green bags which are then sold to the community. The students produce an in-depth current affairs program �Mapoon Turtle Conservation News� which includes interviews with local community councillors, rangers, business people emphasising their support.

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S1#3 - Let�s Dance

This Task is performed by the Year 3 students only each year. The students are introduced to the genres of Line Dance and an Aerobics routine. Students also record a fitness log which includes personal reflections.

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S1#4 - What Can We Learn From Fairytales?

Students study a number of classic fairytales discussing the selected theme of Greed. Study of different media types (Text, video etc) and role plays and freeze frames help portray the central theme while looking at heroes and villains, victims and bullies. The students then perform a Radio Play of � Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

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S1#5 - The Wonderful World of Weaving

This task looks at the importance of art and craft while focussing on weaving. The students look at the historical and social aspects of craft looking at the importance and creativity involved. The students culminate with a show case of their weaving ability and products with a stall at the local beach where displays and demonstrations are given to other classes and invited guests.

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