NESA / Science and Technology / Material World / Materials are selected to suit specific purposes

identify and describe how the properties of different materials suit their design purpose

Observable Properties of Materials Subject Based Preview Unit

Clothing in Different Situations · Learning Opportunities
Your students will consider appropriate clothing for a range of different activities.
Creative Uses: Metal · Learning Opportunities
Your students will learn how a blacksmith uses metal and they will use a paper clip in an interesting way.
Creative Uses: Wool · Learning Opportunities
Your students will learn about how wool is made and use a ball of wool in an interesting way.
Sharing What I Learnt About Chemistry · Demonstration of Understanding
Your students will share what they have learnt during this learning sequence by adding, removing or changing what they wrote or drew on their 'What I Know' sheet.

A Place to Call Home Question-Based Investigations Preview Unit

Assessment · Synthesis Phase
You will conduct a conference with each student to assess their understanding of the content they have learnt during their research.