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Natural Disasters - Flood Simulation Experiment

In Earth and Space Sciences Geography Science Science Experiments

PDF, Word | 4 pages|Grades: 5 - 6

A hands-on experiment to use when exploring natural disasters.

In this scientific investigation, students explore why town planning and housing design are important for settlements at risk of flooding.

Students conduct the experiment in small groups, then complete the worksheet provided. This scientific report scaffold will help students to become more familiar with the structure of this important genre.

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NSW Curriculum alignment

GE3-1
Describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments
In HSIE Stage 3 Geography Knowledge and Understanding
ST3-10ES-S
Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
In Science Stage 3 Knowledge and Understanding
ST3-10ES-S
Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
In Technologies Stage 3 Knowledge and Understanding

Victorian Curriculum alignment

VCGGK095
Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
In The Humanities Level 6 Geography Geographical Knowledge
VCGGK095
Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
In The Humanities Level 5 Geography Geographical Knowledge
VCSSU079
Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth's surface
In Science Level 5 Science Understanding
VCSSU079
Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earthâ€™s surface
In Science Level 6 Science Understanding

Australian Curriculum alignment

ACHASSK114
The impact of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
In Humanities and Social Sciences HASS Year 5 Knowledge and Understanding Geography
ACSHE098
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
In Science Year 6 Science as a Human Endeavour Nature and development of science
ACSIS107
Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
In Science Year 6 Science Inquiry Skills Processing and analysing data and information
ACSIS221
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
In Science Year 6 Science Inquiry Skills Processing and analysing data and information
ACSSU096
Sudden geological changes and extreme weather events can affect Earth's surface
In Science Year 6 Science Understanding Earth and space sciences

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