Stage 3 Science & Technology
Earth and Space
Outcomes: A student...
ST3-1WS-S
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ST3-10ES-S
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Content Focus:
Stage 3 of the Earth and Space strand focuses on Earth’s place in the solar system, changes on its surface caused by natural disasters and the exploration of how these may be mitigated. Stage 3 of this strand further develops students’ understanding of the Earth, its position in the solar system and as a dynamic part of a complex, interrelated system.
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:
Earth’s place in our solar system
How does the Earth compare to other planets in the solar system? |
Earth’s relationship with the Sun
What occurs as a result of the interactions between the Earth and the Sun? |
- Students:
- size of the planets - distance of the planets from the Sun
- ceremonies - song lines - navigation
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Students:
- volcanic eruptions, - tsunamis - cyclones, - storms, - drought and floods
- detection systems for tsunamis - digital flood and fire warning systems |
https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/science/science-and-technology-k-6-new-syllabus/content/2804
Inquiry and Focus Question 1:
How does the Earth compare to other planets in the solar system?
How does the Earth compare to other planets in the solar system?
All About The Sun - pdf
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?
Science web -Weather Extremes
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Scientific Enquiry: Design and Production
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updated Feb 2022