Stage 2 Science & Technology
Physical World
Outcomes: A student...
ST2-1WS-S
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ST2-2DP-T
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ST2-8PW-ST
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ST2-9PW-ST
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Content Focus:
Stage 2 of the Physical World strand focuses on light, heat and electrical energy and how contact forces affect the behaviour of objects. Stage 2 of this strand develops their understanding of energy as a resource that can be generated and transferred. They investigate the interdependent relationship between energy and forces that affects the behaviour of objects. Students observe how energy and forces are used in the manufacture of products and in systems.
Skills Focus:
Working Scientifically
Planning and conducting investigations
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Design and Production
Identifying and defining
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Inquiry and Focus Questions:
Energy makes things happen (heat, light and electricity)
How do heat, light and electrical energy make things happen? |
Contact and non-contact forces
How can objects affect other objects with or without touching them? |
Students:
- shadows resulting from interruption of light by an object
- expanding
- hydroelectric power - wind turbines - geothermal power generation - wave power |
Students:
- changes in direction Forces and energy in products and systems
How can we use forces and energy in a product or system? Students:
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Inquiry and Focus Question 1:
How do heat, light and electrical energy make things happen?
How do heat, light and electrical energy make things happen?
Units of Work
Glenmore Park Stage 2 - Physical World Unit
Transfer of Heat - Science Web
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‘The Heat is On’ - pdf (teachertechnet.weebly.com)
Clare Maroon (20111882;) Joseph Eid (20111764); Denise Chaouka (20111652); Erica Maroun (20111619)
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Light : Reflected Light, Shadows
Heat : Convection, Conduction and Radiation
Heat Videos
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Inquiry and Focus Question 2:
How can objects affect other objects with or without touching them?
How can objects affect other objects with or without touching them?
Inquiry and Focus Question 3:
How can we use forces and energy in a product or system?
How can we use forces and energy in a product or system?
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Force and Motion - study jams
Brain Pop - Push and Pull
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Smooth Moves Force Videos
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Scientific Enquiry: Design and Production
Forces: Push and Pull, Friction, Gravity, Magnets
Stage 2 - Motion (NESA Sample
Build A Car (download as doc) |
Forces and the Properties of Materials - Australian Curriculum
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updated Feb 2022