Australian Curriculum Categories
ACSIS066
Consider the elements of fair tests and use formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate, to make and record observations accurately
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resources for those 'aha' moments
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Throwing, Dropping, Bouncing, Rolling - Science Experiment
A science experiment which investigates the relationship between multiple forces acting on a single object in various ways.
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There's a Fraction Too Much Friction - Science Experiment
A science experiment which investigates rolling friction and the properties of various materials and shapes.
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Science Experiment - Speed Racer
A science investigation in which the students investigate how to use thrust force to increase the speed of a model car.
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Science Experiment - Solid Wood vs Laminate
A science experiment which investigates the strengths of solid wood and laminate.
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Fake Plastic Trees PowerPoint - A Demonstration Comparing Properties of Natural and Processed Materials
A teaching presentation comparing natural and processed materials and how humans make scientific comparisons.
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Design Your Own Fair Test Worksheet - Middle Years
A worksheet to use when developing the concept of a fair test.
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Working Scientifically Knowledge Check Worksheet
A worksheet used to check the students' knowledge of working scientifically.
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What is a Fair Test? - Middle Years PowerPoint
A 17 slide PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about how to make a fair test in Science.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A science experiment which investigates the absorptive properties of various materials.
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Design a Fair Test Worksheet - Middle Years
A worksheet to use when developing the concept of a fair test.
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Tree Observation Worksheet
A worksheet for students to record observations of trees in their local environment.
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Plant Growth Chart Worksheet
A worksheet for students to record the growth and changes in a plant over time.
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Plant Observation Worksheet
A worksheet for students to record their plant observations.
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Science Experiment - Biodegradable or Not? - Middle Grades
A hands-on science experiment about biodegradability.
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Electrostatic Force - Krazy Kristian's Science Show
This science demonstration video takes a close look at electrostatic force.
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Push and Pull Unit Plan
This Physical Sciences unit investigates contact and non-contact forces. Demonstrations and experimental procedures are explored with particular attention given to the scientific method.
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Throwing, Dropping, Bouncing, Rolling - Science Investigation
A 60 minute lesson in which the students investigate the forces involved in throwing, dropping, bouncing, and rolling, and how they affect an object.
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There's a Fraction Too Much Friction - Science Investigation
A 60 minute lesson in which the students investigate how moving objects in different ways affects the strength of friction force.
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Material World Unit Plan
This Chemical Sciences unit investigates natural and processed materials. Demonstrations and experimental procedures are explored with particular attention given to the scientific method.
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Working Scientifically Knowledge Check
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of how to work scientifically.
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Science Experiment - Suck It Up!
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate materials and their absorptive properties through a scientific investigation.
