Home and away in space
Subtitle: an integated science and mathematics unit for the middle years
By: [Louise J. Mather, author].
Contributors: South Australia. Dept. of Education, Training, and Employment.
Publisher: Dept. of Education, Training and Employment
Published: 1999
Place of publication: South Australia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 79
Subjects: Space sciences -- Study and teaching (Elementary).; Space flight -- Study and teaching (Elementary).; Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary).; Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary).; Interdisciplinary approach in education.
Description: "[This resource] is a study of outer space and space travel.  Through the detailed classroom activities, students are given the opportunity to practise the skills and understandings of the Key Competencies, literacy and numeracy learning and how gender can impact on their lives as users of mathematics and science. Notes to teachers are included which cover lesson plans, assessment, instructions for group work, discussion topics and BLMs. Through the interesting activities and discussions, these materials encourage the development of divergent, curious, creative, critical thinkers and future active citizens."--Distributor's website (http://www.curriculum.edu.au)
Notes: "These materials were compiled and trialled in consultation with Feona Crawford and her year 8 studentsat Hamilton Secondary College."--Acknowledgements.

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