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media type="custom" key="22202356" Here is the work skills unit I work from with High school. It is written with ACARA Life Skills outcomes. More outcomes will be added as they are written.

__**General summary of program outcomes.**__ English- Listening and communicating Maths- Working Mathematically Science and technology Geography Work education PDHPE
 * Using verbal and non-verbal communication processes to discus and plan gardening and food service activities on Halinda Green
 * Using a range of visual literacy strategies when completing projects on Halinda Green
 * Counting, estimating and measuring length, mass and volume when gardening and in the kitchen
 * Planning menus and budgeting costs of additional food for recipes
 * Environmental education- sustainability, recycling
 * Living things (exploring life cycles)
 * Impact of seasons and weather on the environment
 * Exploring built environments on Halinda green (gardens, raised beds, composting, worm farms, green house, bike track.)
 * Landscapes (natural/man made)
 * Explore the effects of peoples activities on the environment (carbon footprint, global warming)
 * Investigate environmental issues and challenges
 * Responsibility of school citizenships in caring for Halinda Green
 * Development of an understanding of the nature of work and the importance of task perseverance and completion
 * Recognise the benefits of teamwork and team support in completing work tasks
 * Healthy Living- Plan healthy snacks and simple meals using produce from Halinda Green
 * Safe living- Use Hygienic practice when cooking, and use kitchen and garden equipment safely
 * Bike education- fundamental movement skills, road rules and signage.
 * Gardening as exercise

TAS Values encouraged through teaching and learning activities
 * Food technology- planning and preparing simple healthy recipies using foods from the garden
 * Safe use and care of food preparation utensils and kitchen technology
 * OHS in the garden and kitchen
 * Accountability for ones own individual actions towards self, others and the environment
 * Demonstration of school values within school and community- safety, work, respect
 * Development of teamwork skills- cooperation and collaboration

__**Assessment Strategies **__

All students will create work samples according to their unique abilities. Here is the oh&s assessment to be used at the beginning of the year. they will help you figure out your students learning needs and provide a measure of learning at the end of the year.
 * Occasionlly students will keep a diary where a short entry will outline the lesson.
 * Worksheets addressing the key issues of the lessons
 * Photos taken by the students that summaries’ the lesson
 * Photos taken by the teacher to assess student involvement in the lessons
 * Verbal presentations by capable students addressing the lesson content
 * Group power point presentations using all our wonderful photos
 * Group posters showcasing our work
 * A thriving garden full of healthy produce (hopefully)
 * Creation of simple meals shared by all !

End of year report to parents