Australian Curriculum Categories
Processing and analysing data and information
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Processing and analysing data and information in Science Year 3 includes:
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Science Experiment – How Long Will It Take to Melt?
A science experiment which explores the change of state from solid to liquid.
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Removing Heat – Worksheet
An activity to demonstrate what happens to a variety of liquids when heat is removed.
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Science Experiment - Keeping Out the Heat
A science experiment which investigates which material is the best insulator of heat.
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Science Experiment - Feel the Heat
A science experiment which investigates which material is the best conductor of heat.
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Science Experiment - Changing Shadows
A science experiment which explores how shadows change throughout the day.
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Science Experiment - Does the Sun Produce Heat?
A science experiment which explores the sun as a heat source.
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Science Experiment - Biodegradable or Not? - Middle Grades
A hands-on science experiment about biodegradability.
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Changing States Unit Plan
This Chemical Sciences unit addresses how changes in state from solid to liquid and liquid to solid can be caused by adding or removing heat.
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Adding Heat
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate what happens when heat is applied to a range of solids.
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Let's Experiment! – How Long Will It Take to Melt?
This engaging and interactive video demonstrates a science experiment which explores the change of state from a solid to a liquid.
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The Heat is On Unit Plan
This Physical Sciences unit addresses the concept of heat energy, including heat sources, heat transfer, thermal conductors and thermal insulators.
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Thermal Insulators - Keeping Out the Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal insulators.
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Thermal Conductors - Feel the Heat
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate which materials are the best thermal conductors.
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The Interplay of the Sun, Earth and Moon Unit Plan
This Earth and Space Sciences unit addresses the celestial bodies of the sun, Earth and moon. It explores their sizes, shapes, positions and movements and the interactions between them.
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Changing Shadows
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate if shadows change throughout the day.
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Celestial Bodies - The Sun
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the key features of the sun.
