Australian Curriculum / Learning Areas / Science / Science as a Human Endeavour / Nature and development of science
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions (ACSHE081)
The Journey to Discovery Discovery Preview Unit |
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Experimenting with Light
· Learning Opportunities
Your students will learn how the speed and direction of light changes when it moves through different materials. |
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Experimenting with Water
· Learning Opportunities
Your students will conduct several experiments with water, as they learn about the states of matter. |
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Building a Thermoscope
· Learning Opportunities
Your students will learn how liquids and gases change when they are heated or cooled as they build a thermoscope. |
Think Global Act Local Sustainability Preview Unit |
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Analysing Weather Data
· Learning Opportunities
Your students will practise thinking and acting like a meteorologist as they describe patterns that they notice in the weather data. |
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Predicting Weather Data
· Learning Opportunities
Your students will learn about predictions as they record the week-long forecast made by the Bureau of Meteorology. |
Journey to the Red Planet Question-Based Investigations Preview Unit |
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Assessment
· Synthesis Phase
You will conduct a conference with each student to assess their understanding of the content they have learnt during their research. |