Australian Curriculum
1.1.1: Cells are the basic units of living things and have specialised structures and functions
Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis
1.2.2: Differences between elements, compounds and mixtures can be described at a particle level
1.2.3: Chemical change involves substances reacting to form new substances
1.4.1: Energy appears in different forms including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy, and causes change within systems
Conduction and Convection
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy of a Pendulum
Heat Absorption
Heat Transfer by Conduction
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Potential Energy on Shelves
Radiation
Roller Coaster Physics
Sled Wars
3.1.1: Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge
Diffusion
Effect of Environment on New Life Form
Hearing: Frequency and Volume
Pendulum Clock
Sight vs. Sound Reactions
3.2.2: In fair tests, measure and control variables, and select equipment to collect data with accuracy appropriate to the task
Diffusion
Effect of Environment on New Life Form
Growing Plants
Pendulum Clock
Triple Beam Balance
3.3.1: Construct and use a range of representations, including graphs, keys and models to represent and analyse patterns or relationships, including using digital technologies as appropriate
3.3.2: Summarise data, from students? own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions
Diffusion
Effect of Environment on New Life Form
Hearing: Frequency and Volume
Pendulum Clock
3.4.1: Reflect on the method used to investigate a question or solve a problem, including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identify improvements to the method
Diffusion
Effect of Environment on New Life Form
Estimating Population Size
Hearing: Frequency and Volume
Pendulum Clock
Seed Germination
Sight vs. Sound Reactions
Temperature and Sex Determination - Metric
3.4.2: Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims
Diffusion
Effect of Environment on New Life Form
Hearing: Frequency and Volume
Pendulum Clock
3.5.1: Communicate ideas, findings and solutions to problems using scientific language and representations using digital technologies as appropriate
Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020
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