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Natural Disasters - Flood Simulation Experiment
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
- ST3-10ES-S
Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
- ST3-10ES-S
Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
Victorian Curriculum alignment
- VCGGK095
Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
- VCGGK095
Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
- VCSSU079
Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth's surface
- VCSSU079
Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface
Australian Curriculum alignment
- ACSSU096
Sudden geological changes and extreme weather events can affect Earth's surface
- ACSIS221
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
- ACHASSK114
The impact of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
- ACSHE098
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
- 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

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