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=Victorian Essentail Learning Standards=

The table shows how some Level 4 standards might be applied to this unit.

…develop and implement plans to complete tasks within time frames ||^  ||  || English || Reading  || …read interpret and respond to a wide range of texts, both print and electronic. …draw on knowledge of text organisation when interpreting texts containing unfamiliar ideas and information || …modify texts to clarify meaning and information …plan, rehearse and make a presentation about their research. ||^  ||
 * **Strand ** || **Domain ** || **Dimension ** || **Key elements of the standards ** ||
 * **Physical, Personal & Social Learning ** || Personal Learning || Individual Learner || …demonstrate the ability to learn independently and with peers ||
 * ^  || Managing personal learning || …monitor and describe progress in their learning.
 * **Discipline- based Learning **
 * ^  || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Writing || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">…employ a variety of strategies including note taking, planning, editing and proof reading. ||^   ||
 * ^  || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Speaking and listening || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">…project their voice adequately for an audience.
 * ^  || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Humanities and History || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Historical knowledge and understanding

Historical reasoning and interpretation || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">…demonstrate an understanding of the histories of some cultural groups which make up Australia today. …explain significant events and people in the history of China …compare and contrast values and beliefs - between Australia and China

…use a range of primary and secondary sources to investigate the past. …research questions and plan their own enquiries. … use historical language and concepts to develop historical explanations. || …identify features from maps, and satellite images. || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Thinking || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Reasoning, process and inquiry || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">… develop their own questions for investigation. || …document changes in their own ideas and beliefs. ||^  || …use search engines and limited key words to locate information from websites related to the topic ||^   || …use ICT to create a multimedia presentation. ||^  || <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">
 * <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;"> || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Geography || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Geospatial skills || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">…uses atlases to accurately locate places and landmarks in China
 * **<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Interdisciplinary Learning **
 * ^  || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Reflection, evaluation and metacognition || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">… use a range of thinking processes and tools.
 * ^  || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Information and Communications Technology || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">ICT for visual thinking || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">…use graphic organisers to help structure their thinking and assist in constructing knowledge ||
 * ^  || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">ICT for communicating || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">..use ICT as a forum to share ideas and knowledge
 * ^  || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">ICT for creating || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">…use ICT to create an on-line glossary or Wiki to house historical terms and definitions
 * ^  || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Communication || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Listening, viewing and responding || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">…develop skills in organising ideas and information logically and clearly to suit their purpose and the needs of the audience. ||
 * ^  || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">Presenting || <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt;">…develop the ability to present information in a logical sequence. ||^   ||