An example of a good reflection!

Success criteria

Write about the thoughts you had before the lesson and how it's changed. ✓

Lesson 8 - Does classical music increase intelligence?

Why is The Mozart Effect popular for young infants? 

Key Skills

• To construct a testable aim and hypothesis for our empirical research activity (ERA). 

Homework task

Continue writing your reflections by responding to each question:

• How much did you know about intelligence before we started learning about this topic? 
• How do you feel about your work so far? What parts of it do you particularly like? Dislike? Why? 
• What does this task tell about you about yourself as a learner?
• If you were a teacher, what comments would you make about your progress so far into the topic? 
• What are some things you might need more help with?

Submission Requirements

Hand in your green books on Friday 18th September. 

Exam Revision Questions
Learning Activity 11.27 (Q1 - 4, p. 439)

Lesson Resources

PPT

Literacy and Numeracy Post Test

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How to write an ERA

Some articles for you to start your thinking
Classical Music Linked to Higher Intelligence

Why More Intelligence Individuals Like Classical Music

Can Classical Music Make Us Smarter?

Will Mozart Make My Child Smarter?

Does Listening to Mozart Boost Your Brainpower?

Lesson 7 - Roach v Commissioner (2007)

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Where do you stand on prisoners right to vote in Australia?

Key Knowledge

• Explain why the right to vote is considered to be an important right for all citizens. 
• Explore who is required or declined the right to vote in Australia. 
• Discuss strengths and weaknesses of having compulsory voting in Australia. 

Homework task

No formal homework from this lesson.

Lesson Resources

PPT

Explain why the right to vote is considered to be an important right for all citizens

Distinguish between a right and a duty /responsibility.

Who is required to vote in Australia? 

Outline the categories of people who may be denied the right to vote.

Explain how the electoral laws impact on the right of prisoners to vote. 

Suggest two strengths and two weaknesses of having compulsory voting in Australia.

Timeline Activity

Lesson 7 - Is intelligence what intelligence tests measure?

Are you Smarter Than These Celebrities?

Key Values

Homework task
No formal homework from this lesson.

Exam Revision Questions

Learning Activity 11.17 (Q1 - 4, p. 431) 

Learning Activity 11.20 (Q1 - 5, p. 433) 

Learning Activity 11.22 (Q1 - 5, p. 436) 

Lesson Resources

PPT

Literacy and Numeracy Pre Test

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Lesson 6 - How can we prevent a culturally biased test?

How is this not a fair test for intelligence?

Key Knowledge

• Strengths and limitations of scientific methodologies used to measure intelligence the Wechsler’s intelligence scales.

Homework task 

No formal homework from this lesson. 

Exam Revision Questions
Learning Activity 11.3 (Q1 - 3, p. 409)

Lesson Resources

PPT

Koori IQ Test

Wechsler's Worksheet

Lesson 6 - Dietrich v The Queen (1992)

All About - Dietrich v The Queen

Key Knowledge

An Australian case that illustrates rights issues and the empowerment of the people, and its impact on the legal system: 

• The role of an individual or group launching a test case. 
• Facts and issues central to the case - a question of rights. 
• Conflicting attitudes. 
• Laws applied to the case. 
• Outcome of the case. 

Homework task

• Check your understanding (Q1 - 5, p. 473). 

Submission Requirements

• Due for checking on Tuesday 15th September. 

Lesson Resources

PPT

Trial without Counsel: Dietrich v the Queen

Lesson 5 - How can we measure intelligence in children?

Stanford - Binet Intelligence Test (1937)

Stanford - Binet Beginner Subtests Package (2011)

How has the Stanford and Binet tests changed over time? 

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Participate in a range of emotional activities encompassing Peter Salovey and John Mayer's ability - based model of emotional intelligence. 
• Strengths and limitations of scientific methodologies used to measure intelligence: Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Stanford-Binet test and Wechsler’s intelligence scales.

Homework task

• Poster about yourself! (BRT)

Submission Requirements
Hand it to Miss. B on Monday 14th September.

Exam Revision Questions
Learning Activity 11.2 (Q1 - 3, p. 407)

Lesson Resources

Emotional Intelligence Activities for Teens Booklet

Stanford - Binet Worksheet