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Contents
Sample HSC Unit ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Big Questions/Ideas ................................................................................................................................ 2
Unit Question ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents Questions............................................................................................................................. 2
Unit Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Syllabus Outcomes .............................................................................................................................. 2
Material and Resources ...................................................................................................................... 3
Unit Support documents..................................................................................................................... 3
Project Outline ........................................................................................................................................ 4
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Sample HSC Unit
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IPT HSC sample unit from curriculum support site
Big Questions/Ideas
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Can organisations these days survive without computer based systems?
Unit Question
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How can Information systems and databases help organisations turn their raw data into
something that is meaningful and gives them a competitive advantage in the market place?
Contents Questions
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What type of information do information systems and databases contain?
What is data? What is information?
How can we transform data into meaningful information?
What type of information does the end user require?
How do databases help with the organisation of information?
How can we improve current systems?
Unit Summary
Mmmm Pizza!
Information systems are computer systems that support end users, giving them access to the
information they require. For a large number of information systems, the data is held in databases
and access is via database management systems. The emphasis in this topic is on the processes of
organising, storing and retrieving data with database systems and hypermedia. In this unit, students
will complete a group project, working in teams to create a pizza phone ordering system.
Syllabus Outcomes
H1.2 - explains and justifies the way in which information systems relate to information processes in
a specific context
H2.2 - develops and explains solutions for an identified need which address all of the information
processes
H3.2 - demonstrates and explains ethical practice in the use of information systems, technologies
and processes
H5.1 - justifies the selection and use of appropriate resources and tools to effectively develop and
manage projects
H5.2 - assesses the ethical implications of selecting and using specific resources and tools,
recommends and justifies the choices
H7.2 - uses methods to thoroughly document the development of individual and team projects.
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Material and Resources
Resource Type:
Hardware
Resource Description
 Smart board
 Audio recording devices
 Whiteboard
 Computer
 Internet connection
 Data projector
Software
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Microsoft office
Internet browser
MS Access
Books
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IPT books
Books used to construct the unit
Websites
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Tutorials
Technical references
Web Quests
Unit Support documents
Support Document
Student
Teacher
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Description
 Task sheets
 Assessment schedule
 Assessment Tasks
 Assessment Rubrics
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IPT Syllabus
IPT Unit Outline
IPT Unit program
IPT tasks and activities
Lesson plans
Interactive teaching strategies notes
Project-based learning notes
Assessment Sample work
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Project Outline
Information Process and Technology – Stage 6 – Year 12
Task 1: Present Techniques for
Managing a Project (presentation and
research) Students are to form groups to
Task 8: Portfolio
Development
Students are to develop a
portfolio of artefacts
during the term of all
tasks completed and a
journal reflecting on the
activities and processes
to complete their
activities.
research information on techniques for
managing a project, each group will be
focusing on different areas and will then
present their findings to the class.
Students are to write a
design brief by first
acquiring an understanding
of the current system and
current problem.
Unit (Database)
Mmmm Pizza!
Task 7: Test,
evaluate and
present the
system
Students are to
self test and
evaluate the
systems and finally
present the system
to the client.
Task 6: Build
database forms,
onscreen and
printed reports
Students are to
build the inputs and
outputs of the Pizza
House phone
systems.
Task 2: Identify the
current system and
requirements by
creating a visual
diagram to illustrate it
The Pizza House has made piping-hot
pizzas at their shop for quite some time
now. They currently do not have a phone
ordering system, and are now considering
upgrading in order to spend more quality
time making gourmet pizzas. In groups of 3,
you are to develop the pizza ordering
system using Microsoft Access and then
present your system to the client through a
digital presentation.
Outcomes:
H1.2, H2.2, H3.2, H5.1, H5.2, H7.2
Task 3: Create a
interactive
(hyperlinked)
diagram to present
the Information
Process life cycle
Students are create an
illustration containing
hyperlinks with
information on the
process lifecycle that
they are about to embark
on within the current
project.
Task 4: Produce a
Design Report for
a solution
Task 5: Implement the Pizza House phone
Students are to write a
design report defining
their solution to the
current problem.
ordering system database Students are to
implement the database using MS Access, to
construct tables and populate fields with test data.
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Task 1: Present Techniques for Managing a Project (presentation and
research)
Outcomes
Description
Resources
Activities
H7.1
Students are to form groups to research information on techniques for
managing a project, each group will be focusing on different areas and will
then present their findings to the class.
 Presentation guide
 Research task
 Research note taking scaffold
 ‘Managing Techniques’ web links
 Refresh student PowerPoint skills (also link this to the final
presentation)
 Research chosen topic area
 Create a graphic organiser to summarise the techniques presented
by groups
Task Name
Task 2: Understand the current problem and elicit requirements through a
design brief
Outcomes
Description
H1.1, H2.2
Students are to write a design brief by first acquiring an understanding of the
current system and current problem.
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 Visualise the current system through a context diagram
 Meeting minutes – role play meeting with the client, gaining
knowledge in the problem and eliciting the requirements
 Create a design brief
Resources
Activities
Task Name
Task 3: Create a interactive (hyperlinked) diagram to present the
Information Process Lifecycle
Outcomes
Description
H1.2
Students are create an illustration containing hyperlinks with information on
the process lifecycle that they are about to embark on within the current
project.
 Information Processes Discussion Notes
 Information Processes links
 Task worksheet
 Class discussion on information processes
 Research information on information processes
 Create hyperlinked diagram
Resources
Activities
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Task 4: Produce a Design Report for a solution (report)
Outcomes
Description
H2.2, H5.1,H6.1
Students are to write a design report defining their solution to the current
problem.
 DFD How to guide
 ERD How to guide
 Timeline scaffold
Resources
Activities
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Create a timeline to show the steps of the implementation
Investigate different types of existing database systems
Create a DFD to illustrate the new system
Define and design database schemas
Task Name
Task 5: Implement the Pizza House phone ordering system database
Outcomes
Description
H2.2,H7.1,H7.2
Students are to implement the database using MS Access, to construct tables
and populate fields with test data.
 MS Access how to guide
 Data dictionary template
 Analyse and gather the data required for the system
 Implement the system
 Document data dictionaries
Resources
Activities
Task Name
Task 6: Build database forms, onscreen and printed reports
Outcomes
Description
H2.2,H7.1,H7.2
Students are to build the inputs and outputs of the Pizza House phone
systems.
Resources
Activities
Task Name
 Research effective screen designs
 Annotate the difference between online vs. printed reports
 Construct:
o Input forms
o Onscreen reports
o Printed reports
 Write a newspaper article for describing methods on system
conversion.
Task 7: Test, evaluate and present the system (presentation and role
play)
Outcomes
Description
H3.1
Students are to self test and evaluate the systems and finally present the
system to the client.
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 Students need to role play the client testing the systems. Through
this activity students give peer feedback to other groups.
 Class activity to compare the new system to the old and evaluate
whether the requirements have been meet.
 Modify parts of the system where problems are identified.
 Create a presentation to sell the implemented solution to the client.
Task Name
Task 8: Portfolio Development
Outcomes
Description
H1.1,H1.2,H7.2
Students are to develop a portfolio of artefacts during the term of all tasks
completed and a journal reflecting on the activities and processes to
complete their activities.
 Portfolio Checklist
 Journal template
 Create a portfolio template for items that are in the checklist
 Keep a journal log for weekly entries
Resources
Activities
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