Stage 2 Science & Technology
Material World
Outcomes: A student...
ST2-1WS-S
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ST2-2DP-T
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ST2-6MW-S
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ST2-7MW-T
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Content Focus:
Stage 2 of the Material World strand focuses on how solids and liquids change state and the properties of natural and processed materials. Students investigate how different properties of materials affect their suitability for products. They have the opportunity to develop a design solution to an identified need or opportunity, using a variety of materials. Stage 2 of this strand develops students’ knowledge and understanding of the properties and performance of materials and the material sciences.
Skills Focus:
Working Scientifically:
Questioning and predicting
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Design and Production
Research and planning
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Inquiry and Focus Questions:
Changes of state
How do materials change when heated and cooled? |
Materials are used for a specific purpose
How do you decide upon which material to use for a particular purpose? |
Students:
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Students:
- thermal conductivity
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Inquiry and Focus Question 1:
How do materials change when heated and cooled?
How do materials change when heated and cooled?
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Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing - Judi Barrett
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Units of Work
Material World for S2 - Glenmore Park Alliance
Printables
Interactives
Studyladder Quiz (free to join) - The Effects of Heating and Cooling
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Inquiry and Focus Question 2:
How do you decide upon which material to use for a particular purpose?
How do you decide upon which material to use for a particular purpose?
KidCyber - Properties of Materials and their use.
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Natural and Built Environments
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Scientific Enquiry: Design and Production
Changing Materials - BBC class clips. - whilst you cannot watch the clips in Australia, there are plenty of great ideas for activities on this page e.g. glass blowing
The effect of heat: simple experiments with solids, liquids and gases - Science In School
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updated Feb 2022