Australian Curriculum Categories
Physical sciences
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Physical sciences in Science Year 4 includes:
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Forces Knowledge Check
A worksheet used to check the students’ knowledge of forces.
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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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Opposites Attract - Understanding the Non-contact Force of Magnetism PowerPoint
A teaching presentation introducing the students to magnetism as a non-contact force.
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Observing Magnetic Flux Lines Worksheet
A worksheet for recording data about magnetic flux lines observed in a classroom demonstration.
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Electric Avenue - Understanding the Non-contact Force of Electrostatics PowerPoint
A teaching presentation introducing the students to the non-contact force of electrostatics.
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Push It - Introducing the Different Types of Force PowerPoint
A teaching presentation introducing the students to the different types of force.
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Types of Contact Force Worksheet
A worksheet for the students to identify the types of force which are active in a variety of situations.
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Morning Star PowerPoint - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Knowledge of Physical Sciences
A teaching presentation in which the students investigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' knowledge and use of physics.
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Force and Speed - The Relationship Between Force and the Resulting Speed of an Object PowerPoint
A teaching presentation in which the students observe qualitatively how speed is affected by the size of a force.
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Play the Game - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Traditional Games PowerPoint
A teaching presentation investigating the effect of contact and non-contact forces on the movement of objects in traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s instructive toys and games.
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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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Tornado in a Jar Worksheet
A science activity that demonstrates some properties and effects of motion.
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Magnets Word Wall Vocabulary
Magnets word wall vocabulary cards to expand your students' science vocabulary.
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Forces Assessment
A three-page assessment for the lower grades, covering common push and pull forces.
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Forces and Motion - Border Trimmers
Theme your cork boards with these Forces and Motion Cork Board Borders.
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Forces and Motion Word Wall Vocabulary
Fifty-seven forces and motion-related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Forces and Motion - Title Page
Use this poster when learning about forces and motion.
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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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Push It - Introducing the Different Types of Force
A 60 minute lesson in which students are introduced to the different types of force.
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Force and Speed - The Relationship Between Force and the Resulting Speed of an Object
A 60 minute lesson designed to investigate the relationship between force and the resulting speed of an object.
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Morning Star - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Knowledge of Physical Sciences
A 60 minute lesson to investigate physical sciences from the perspective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Play the Game - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Traditional Games
A 60 minute lesson in which the students investigate various forces which come into play in traditional sports and games of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Opposites Attract - Understanding the Non-contact Force of Magnetism
A 60 minute lesson in which the students investigate magnetism and the properties of its associated force.
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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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Forces Knowledge Check
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of contact and non-contact forces.
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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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Electric Avenue - The Non-Contact Force of Electrostatics
A 60 minute lesson in which the students investigate electrostatics and the properties of its associated force.
