Stage 3 Science & Technology
Material World
Outcomes: A student...
ST3-1WS-S
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ST3-2DP-T
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ST3-6MW-S
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ST3-7MW-T
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Content Focus:
Stage 3 of the Material World strand focuses on how the properties of a range of materials and the way in which they are combined, determine their use and inform design solutions. Students investigate the different properties of solids, liquids and gases, and consider combining and separating mixtures. Stage 3 of this strand introduces students to fundamental concepts of chemistry and is an introduction to materials technologies.
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:
States of matter
How can the state of materials be changed and manipulated? |
Properties of materials determine their use.
Why are the characteristics of materials important when designing and producing? |
Students:
Mixtures
What is the result of combining materials? Students:
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Students:
- aluminium for playground seats - canvas for boat sails
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Units of Work
Material World for S3 - Glenmore Park Alliance
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Material World Thinking Pathways - Alice Vigors
Let's Celebrate - NESA (solids, liquids & gases) pdf
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Inquiry and Focus Question 1:
How can the state of materials be changed and manipulated?
How can the state of materials be changed and manipulated?
Inquiry and Focus Question 2:
Why are the characteristics of materials important when designing and producing?
Why are the characteristics of materials important when designing and producing?
Inquiry and Focus Question 3:
What is the result of combining materials?
What is the result of combining materials?
Scientific Enquiry: Design and Production
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updated Feb 2022