The Christmas LobStar

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Qld, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, Tas, WA

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Grade 5

- 8

Curriculum 8.4

ACSHE083, ACSHE100, ACSHE119, ACSHE120, ACSHE135, ACSHE223, ACAVAM111, ACAVAM115, ACAVAM121

Curriculum 9.0:

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Keywords:

lobster, ocean, christmas, prawns, science, geography, visual arts, mathematics, english, seafood, rock lobster, space, x-ray telescope, reflection, sustainability

The Christmas LobStar

In this 40-60 minute lesson, learners will discuss lobsters and examine some key differences between Australian and European/American lobsters, while crafting a LobStar Tree-Topper for the festive season. This lesson is suitable for learners aged 10+.

• Learners discuss Christmas seafood, with a focus on lobsters

• Learners watch a video to learn how lobsters inspired the design of the X-ray telescope

• Learners craft a LobStar Tree-Topper for the festive season

• Extension activities offered for Science, Geography and Food Technology Stages 3-6.

This resource is part of an extensive collection of ocean-themed Christmas teaching resources to use in the classroom, featuring quizzes, games, activities and lesson plans.
These Christmas teaching resources are Australian curriculum-aligned across Science, Geography, Visual Arts, Mathematics and English subjects in Stages 3 to 5.

 

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