Explore lessons
When you explore, you learn, understand, and discover. You are curious, inquisitive, and empathetic.
iDentifying problems lesson plan
iDentifying problems (DOCX 620 KB) lesson plan explores how to identify and categorise problems.
In this lesson, students will:
communicate with peers how they identified their topic as a problem through inquisitiveness and discovery
communicate what category their problem
understand why they chose that category for their problem
seek opportunities to solve problems
how empathy towards other people’s problems.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
- Critical and creative thinking
- Resilience
- Initiative
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
- Opportunity
- Curiosity
- Empathy
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
---|---|---|
Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 4.4 |
Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 5.4 |
Stage 4 English | under review | |
Stage 5 English | under review | |
Stage 6 English | under review | |
Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM4-5 |
Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM5-5 |
Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC4-4WS |
Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC5-4WS |
Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | TE4-1DP |
Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) | DT5-2 |
iCommunicate clearly lesson plan
iCommunicate clearly (DOCX 260 KB ) lesson plan is about the different forms of communication and how to communicate your message clearly.
In this lesson, students will:
- define the concept of clear communication
- understand the features of the two communication methods used in the iEntrepreneur process: a verbal pitch and a slideshow.
- give effective self and peer feedback
- work effectively in a small group to create a text that gives advice.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
- Critical
- Creative thinking
- Initiative
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
- Communication
- Confidence
- Collaborate
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
Stage and KLS | Syllabus | Student outcomes |
---|---|---|
Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 4.5 |
Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 5.5 |
Stage 4 English | under review | |
Stage 5 English | under review | |
Stage 6 English | under review | |
Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM4-8, COM4-9 |
Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM5-8, COM5-9 |
Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC4-9WS |
Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC5-9WS |
Stage 4 TAS | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | TE4-1DP |
Stage 5 TAS | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) | DT5-2, DT5-7 |
iFlexible thinking lesson plan
iFlexible thinking (DOCX 317 KB) lesson plan poses the challenge to think differently about a situation or problem.
In this lesson, students will:
- define the skill of flexible thinking
- understand the processes involved in thinking flexibly
- work collaboratively to create solutions
iEntrepreneur mindsets
- Critical and creative thinking
- Innovative
- Risk taking
- Resilience
- Initiative
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
Communication, confidence, flexibility, collaborate and problem solving.
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
Stage and KLS | Syllabus | Student outcomes |
---|---|---|
Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 4.3 |
Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 5.3 |
Stage 4 English | under review | |
Stage 5 English | under review | |
Stage 6 English | under review | |
Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM4-5, COM4-9 |
Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM5-5, COM5-9 |
Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC4-5WS |
Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC5-5WS |
Stage 4 TAS | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | TE4-1DP, TE4-3DP |
Stage 5 TAS | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) | DT5-7, DT5-8, DT5-10 |
iEmpathy versus iSympathy lesson plan
iEmpathy versus iSympathy (DOCX 261 KB) lesson plan identifies the difference between empathy and sympathy.
In this lesson, students will:
- identify the difference between empathy and sympathy
- articulate feelings of empathy in given scenarios.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
Critical and creative thinking; resilience and initiative.
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
Communication, empathy and curiosity.
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
---|---|---|
Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 4.5 |
Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 5.5 |
Stage 4 English | under review | |
Stage 5 English | under review | |
Stage 6 English | under review | |
Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM4-9 |
Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM5-9 |
Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC4-3VA |
Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC5-3VA |
Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | TE4-1DP |
Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) | DT5-2, DT5-7 |
iAsk the right questions lesson plan
iAsk the right questions (DOCX 260 KB) lesson plan focuses on constructing open-ended questions.
In this lesson, students will:
- demonstrate the difference between closed questions and open-ended questions
- have a clear understanding of how to structure open-ended questions
- understand when to use either open-ended questions or closed questions
- develop and practice critical thinking skills by exploring multiple dimensions of a topic or problem.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
Critical and creative thinking; innovative and initiative.
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
Communication, confidence, collaborate and curiosity.
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
---|---|---|
Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 4.3, 4.5 |
Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 5.3, 5.5 |
Stage 4 English | under review | |
Stage 5 English | under review | |
Stage 6 English | under review | |
Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM4-9 |
Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM5-9 |
Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC4-4WS |
Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC5-4WS |
Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | TE4-1DP |
Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) | DT5-2 |
iDevelop my curiosity lesson plan
iDevelop my curiosity (DOCX 260 KB) lesson plan builds on interest, the essential tools to develop curiosity skills.
In this lesson, students will:
- confidently ask questions relating to the topic
- have a clear understanding the difference between judgment and curiosity
- look at issues from a different perspective
- show empathy towards issues relating to others.
iEntrepreneur mindsets
Critical and creative thinking; innovative and initiative.
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
Confidence, seek opportunity and curiosity.
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
---|---|---|
Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 4.5 |
Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 5.5 |
Stage 4 English | under review | |
Stage 5 English | under review | |
Stage 6 English | under review | |
Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM4-7 |
Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM5-7 |
Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC4-1VA |
Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC5-1VA |
Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | TE4-1DP, TE4-3DP |
Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) | DT5-2, DT5-6 |
iUse observation lesson plan
iUse observation (DOCX 265 KB) lesson plan is used to build on observation skills.
In this lesson, students will:
- understand what are observational skills
- have an understanding of common issues
- have a clear understanding of how to use key performance indicators
- seek opportunities to collaborate, problem solve and critically evaluate using key performance indicators (KPIs).
iEntrepreneur mindsets
Critical and creative thinking; risk-taking, resilience and initiative.
iEntrepreneur personal qualities
Communication, seek opportunity, empathy and problem-solving.
iEntrepreneur curriculum mapping
The table below demonstrates the alignment of this lesson with KLAs.
KLA | Syllabus | Outcomes |
---|---|---|
Stage 4 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 4.2 |
Stage 5 Creative Arts | Visual Arts 7–10 Syllabus (2003) | 5.2 |
Stage 4 English | under review | |
Stage 5 English | under review | |
Stage 6 English | under review | |
Stage 4 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM4-5, COM4-9 |
Stage 5 HSIE | Commerce Years 7–10 syllabus (2019) | COM5-5, COM5-9 |
Stage 4 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC4-6WS |
Stage 5 Science | Science Years 7–10 Syllabus (2018) | SC5-6WS |
Stage 4 Technological and Applied Studies | Technology Mandatory Years 7–8 Syllabus (2017) | TE4-1DP, TE4-2DP |
Stage 5 Technological and Applied Studies | Design and Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) | DT5-6, DT5-8 |