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  • English // Writing Composition

    Basic Informational Writing

    Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section

    Ages 6 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Structured Opinion Writing

    Compose opinion pieces that introduce a topic, state a clear point of view, provide organised reasons linked with connecting words, and include a concluding…

    Ages 6 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Revising and editing (age 7+)

    Evaluate and edit writing by assessing effectiveness, proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary for consistency, and proof-reading for spelling, grammar and…

    Ages 7 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Organising Writing into Paragraphs

    Organise writing into paragraphs, grouping related material around a theme, and use simple organisational devices such as headings and sub-headings in…

    Ages 7 to 10Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Narrative Writing

    Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations

    Ages 7 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Rehearsing and Varying Sentences

    Compose and rehearse sentences orally before writing, progressively building varied and rich vocabulary and an increasing range of sentence structures including…

    Ages 7 to 8Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Short Research Projects

    Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic, gather information from print and digital sources, and take brief organised notes

    Ages 8 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Vivid Word Choices

    Choose precise and vivid words and phrases to create specific effects in writing

    Ages 8 to 10Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Evidence-Based Writing

    Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to non-fiction

    Ages 9 to 11Method
  • English // Writing Composition

    Literary Evidence in Writing

    Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to literature

    Ages 9 to 11Method
  • Science // Dinosaurs & Paleontology

    Reading Dinosaur Trackways

    Use dinosaur trackways (fossilised footprints) to make inferences about a dinosaur's size, speed, and behaviour — widely spaced prints suggest running, closely…

    Ages 7 to 9Method
  • Science // Dinosaurs & Paleontology

    How Palaeontologists Work

    Describe how palaeontologists work in the field and lab: prospecting for exposed fossils, careful excavation with hand tools, plaster jacketing for transport…

    Ages 9 to 11Method
  • Science // Earth's Systems

    Preventing Erosion

    Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land

    Ages 7 to 8Method
  • Science // Earth's Systems

    Seasonal changes (age 8+)

    Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season

    Ages 8 to 9Method
  • Science // Earth's Systems

    Erosion and weathering

    Make observations and measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation

    Ages 9 to 10Method
  • Science // Ecosystems & Habitats

    Classification Keys

    Explore and use classification keys to identify, group, and name living things in local and wider environments

    Ages 8 to 9Method
  • Science // Energy

    Building a simple circuit

    Construct a simple series electrical circuit, identifying and naming its basic parts: cells, wires, bulbs, switches, and buzzers

    Ages 8 to 9Method
  • Science // Energy

    Building an energy-converting device

    Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another

    Ages 9 to 10Method
  • Science // Forces & Motion

    Predicting Motion Patterns

    Make observations and measurements of an object's motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion

    Ages 8 to 9Method
  • Science // Forces & Motion

    Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

    Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object

    Ages 8 to 9Method
  • Science // Insects & Minibeasts

    Sorting and Identifying Minibeasts

    Using classification keys to identify minibeasts. Branching yes/no questions: 'Does it have legs?' → 'How many legs?' → 'Does it have wings?' Dichotomous keys…

    Ages 7 to 9Method
  • Science // Matter & Materials

    Testing Materials for Uses

    Give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, for the particular uses of everyday materials including metals, wood, and plastic

    Ages 7 to 10Method
  • Science // Matter & Materials

    Classifying Materials

    Plan and conduct an investigation to classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties

    Ages 7 to 8Method
  • Science // Matter & Materials

    Separating Mixtures

    Use knowledge of solids, liquids, and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated through filtering, sieving, and evaporating

    Ages 9 to 10Method