This is a 33-page ebook from the Australian Curriculum Science series that covers:
Science Understanding
Electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be generated from a large range of sources (ACSSU097)
Science as a Human Endeavour
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions (ACSHE098)
Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE100)
Science Inquiry Skills
With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations (ACSIS232)
Identify, plan and apply elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks (ACSIS103)
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and records data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS104)
Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS107)
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations (ACSIS221)
Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations (ACSIS108)
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts (ACSIS110)
We live in an astonishingly complex world surrounded by natural and man-made wonders, from amazing life cycles and evolutionary adaptations of different species, to human inventions which have changed the way we live. With a smorgasbord of examples, Australian Curriculum Science is the must-have one-stop resource for teachers. Through hands-on and interactive activities, each resource in the series will captivate students and give them a thirst for scientific knowledge and understanding.
Features:
revised to contain Australian Curriculum science links
all levels use science literacy texts to introduce and explain science concepts
relevant diagrams or artwork support the text
comprehension questions follow each text and can be used to gauge students’ understanding of the concepts
practical hands-on activities, which are predominantly experiments, complete each section