Stage 2 Science & Technology
Earth and Space
Outcomes: A student...
ST2-1WS-S
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ST2-10ES-S
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Content Focus:
Stage 2 of the Earth and Space strand focuses on the Earth’s surface and how it changes over time. Students investigate natural processes and human activity in order to develop a view in relation to sustainable practices. Students explore the effect of the interactions between the Earth and the Sun.
Skills Focus:
Working Scientifically
Processing and analysing data
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Design and Production
Researching and planning
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Inquiry and Focus Questions:
How the Earth’s surface changes over time
How do natural processes and human actions change the Earth’s surface over time? |
Earth’s relationship with the Sun
What occurs as a result of the interactions between the Earth and the Sun? |
Students:
- identify evidence of natural changes in landforms, rocks or fossils
- investigate how erosion can be minimised, e.g constructing boardwalks |
Students:
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See Also - GetSmart Dinosaurs
Inquiry and Focus Question 1:
How do natural processes and human actions change the Earth’s surface over time?
How do natural processes and human actions change the Earth’s surface over time?
Units of Work - The Earth's Surface
Changing The Shape Of The Land - video/lesson plan/activity guide/Kahootz quiz
Earth's Landscapes - video/lesson plan/activity guide/Kahootz quiz
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Earth Science – Soil Lesson Plan (Australian curriculum lessons)
Weathering and Erosion - video/lesson plan/activity guide/Kahootz quiz
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Weathering and Erosion - wasp
Weathering and Erosion - lesson plan
Erosion and Deposition - betterlesson.com
Dig This - erosion investigation
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Information
Rocks: Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary - geology.com
Rocks and Minerals - onegeology
Weathering and erosion - onegeology
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Changes To The Earth's Surface - Vic.gov
Earth Processes - onegeology
Soil Layers - enchanted learning
Infograph - rock cycle
Rocks and soil - Deakin University (activities & printables)
Rocks, Soils and Fossils - BBC (information only, videos cannot be viewed in this region)
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Earth Science for Kids - Erosion (Ducksters)
Erosion - National Geographic (great images)
What is Geology? - onegeology
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Twinkl resources - some free, others require membership
Soil Layers - worksheet
Weathering and Erosion - printable booklet/experiments
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Earth Rocks - quiz & worksheet
Landscape Changes - worksheets
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Rock Features - photos
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Rocks and Soils -matching cards
LIving Water Wise - worksheets
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Weathering/Erosion or Deposition? - Laura Candler
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YouTube Resources:
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Inquiry and Focus Question 2:
What occurs as a result of the interactions between the Earth and the Sun?
What occurs as a result of the interactions between the Earth and the Sun?
See Also - GetSmart Space
Units of Work
Earth, Moon and Sun Lesson Plans - Australian Curriculum
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Night and Day - English for the English Curriculum (including Dreaming stories and folk tales)
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Printables
Information
- Aboriginal Navigation/Calendars
- Sunsmart
Sunsmart Resources for Parents and Teachers - Cancer Council
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Sunsmart Primary School Resources - Cancer Council
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Interactives
Scientific Enquiry: Design and Production
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updated Feb 2022