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DRAGSTER – DESIGN, MAKE & RACE ELECTRONIC MODEL
CARS
Students learn
about and construct a model electronic car. They design the cover based on a
theme of their choice and decorate it using paper mache and paint. Watching an
American Chopper video provides inspiration. Preparations for the race are included
in the project, including creating marketing posters advertising the race based
on their theme..and the grande finale – the race!
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THE COMIC BOOK HEROES
 Students developed a comic
booklet containing information that would benefit students in Years 7 – 9.
The booklet focuses on; bullying and fitting into school, drugs and alcohol issues,
and sex and relationships. Students in the project work in small groups researching,
creating artwork, writing the content and proofreading the booklet, and desktop
publishing skills. The completed booklet was then presented to the school/community
library as a resource. |
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SCRAPBOOKING FOR CREATIVITY
 This project has
students develop, design, make and present a unit of work in the form of a scrapbook.
The purpose is to give the students a book to keep that will incorporate photos
of the students’ life, interests and aspirations. Through the project the
students will learn to harness their creativity, communicate with others by working
in a group environment and have a lot of fun expressing themselves. |
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 MAGAZINE PROJECT
The project involved creating
a magazine with students about their program. This
involves designing articles and pictures using advanced
graphic and multimedia tools on computers. Articles
were submitted to an editorial board of students. Magazine
layout was also covered and the final product printed. |
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 BARISTA
Students in a hospitality program were
taught how to make the perfect cup of Espresso, which comprises: 25% equipment,
25% coffee beans, 50% YOU! Students were taught not only how to make a great
cup of coffee, but bar efficiency, customer service and showmanship |
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FOOD, EATING AND COOKING
 Students will learn
basic food skills, safety in the kitchen and food handling. Areas covered include
equipment, food preparation, food composition, marketplace, nutrition, healthy
eating choices, and jobs in the food industry. A visit by a professional chef
could also be arranged. A combination of practice and theory, students will prepare
a number of recipes and also write up some recipe cards. The project will culminate
in a celebration buffet with friends and family invited. |
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 THE A TEAM
Focusing on outdoor activities, the
A Team project teaches students to think outside the box and work together in
order to successfully complete the task at hand. This is achieved through group
cohesion and trust games, as well as orienteering games and basic survival skill
lessons. |
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 HIP HOP / MUSIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
With the
use of music production software, students learn to write and produce a song
and perform at a show. Draw on students’ existing knowledge of life, music
and culture to provide the basis for the music tracks, and discuss hip-hop music
history, composition techniques and music styles. The ACID music (software) program
is used to produce the song. |
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 WRITING & ILLUSTRATING A CHILDREN’S
BOOK
Students will learn the various steps involved with writing and illustrating
a children’s book of short stories. This includes choosing a topic, writing
techniques, editing, illustrating the story, choosing a title, and final formatting.
The book will be printed and bound for them to enjoy the finished product. |
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 EXPERIENCING, EMBODYING AND PLAYING WITH PHYSICAL
THEATRE
A drama project with the aim of creating awareness of the physical body,
limitations and how elements of physical theatre such as movement, space, posture
and gesture affects not only performance on stage, but contributes the dynamic
nature of social communication. Students will creatively construct ways of expressing
themselves physically and practice these skills through drama games and exercises. |
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OTHER PROJECT IDEAS ... |
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GRAPHIC DESIGN/PHOTOGRAPHY/PRINTING
Work with
the students to take digital photographs of whatever interests them. Learn about
layout and how to edit them on the computer to come up with an image to be printed
onto a T-shirt using transfers.
BUILDING A WEBSITE FOR THE PROGRAM
Establish
what the program would like their website to show. Work with the students to
teach basic web design and programming skills and build the website. Organise
hosting of the website with the coordinator. Ensure a plan for continued website
updates is implemented.
MOSAICS
Explore mosaic assets with the students, working
with them to decide on what to create – a small table-top, a mirror or
picture frame, even a wall at their program (of course, this would be in consultation
with the coordinator!). Investigate potential assets and techniques and create
the mosaics together. Perhaps you could get the tiles donated by a local tile
shop or TAFE college!
RADIOWAVES
Visit the DSF website for free resources for
teaching students how to create radio programs. The program uses the freeware
audio program, Audacity. The project with the students could include comprehensive
technical training, interview techniques, and general media training. Conducted
in conjunction with the local community radio station the students could even
have their own radio program aired. Click
here for more information.
MOVIE-MAKER
Have the students work together, or in small groups to create a documentary.
It could be about someone famous, someone in their neighbourhood, their program
or anything else. The project could include scriptwriting, editing, filming,
lighting, storyboards, interviewing as well as learning about the film industry.
‘ACTING
OUT’ – DRAMA
Go to a play (you might be able to arrange cheap tickets
from a local theatre). Learn different acting techniques
and scriptwriting techniques. Have an improvisation
workshop. Make puppets and put on a puppet show for
others. Have an actor come and talk to the students
about the acting business.
GARDEN LIFE
Establish a community
garden with the students. It could be a vege garden, a succulent garden etc..
Learn about different plants, seasons, landscaping. Also water conservation and
how to look after the garden. You might be able to get the local nursery to donate
some plants. Perhaps you could go on an excursion to the Botanical Gardens.
Or
the Internet is always a great place to get you thinking.. try typing project
ideas secondary students into a search engine..
With all projects it is important
to do an accurate budget for all materials and equipment needed, and any ongoing
costs to the organization (e.g. web hosting). The budget needs to be negotiated,
and agreed to by the program. |
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