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Destructive.
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Explosive.
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Activity Background

View Project		Teacher and School

	Click here to go to the project		Simone Thomas Wanniassa Hills Primary School, ACT, Australia.
View Kahootz Xpression		View Kahootz Movie

	Author : Simone Thomas Download Kahootz Xpression To download and view a Kahootz Xpression, you must have Kahootz Software or Demo Version.		Quicktime Movie (360 KB)
Key Learning Areas		Theme

	Science		Awesome Earth
Year Level		Student Age

	Year 5/6		10 - 12
Ability Level		Class Size

	Mixed		26
Computer Access		Duration

	2 eMac computers situated in the class		1 term

Rationale

This Kahootz xpression is based upon our Integrated unit of work- "How do natural forces affect and change our lives?"

Students worked through an Inquiry based model based upon the Multiliteracies model- finding out about the Earth's natural forces. They were required to compare and contrast the different scientific models used to measure and record natural forces, and develop understandings about how this information is used to assist people. This xpression is an early one showing the effects of an earthquake.

Student Tasks

Students were to work in pairs to show a natural force or disaster. They used their technical skills to determine how they would present this information in a visual format to other students. These particular students had some experience with the application and learned new skills as they tried to perfect the xpression.

The gallery of information.
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Showing the earthquake.
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Involvement for Xpression Participant

	Work in pairs to construct the xpression
	Decide on the "world" to be used
	Use various effects to simulate a natural disaster
	Use keypoints to move objects
	Use swatching
	Link scenes if necessary
	Present xpression at a school assembly

Learning Outcomes for Student Creator

	Exploring design and presentation concepts.
	Developing skills in the creation and manipulation of digital art.
	Experimenting with various types of animation techniques.
	Objects required enlarging or reducing, introducing ideas of multiplication and ratio.

	Gaining confidence in concepts such as scale, speed, and estimation.