Essential Understandings Students will learn about: Describe using examples how natural geological events cause rapid changes to the Earth's surface, e.g. earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or tsunamis in the Asian region or throughout the world Research how some discoveries or inventions have increased scientific knowledge and provided evidence natural events that cause rapid changes at the Earth's surface Investigate a recent Australian example of the effect on the Earth's surface of extreme weather conditions, e.g. cyclones, droughts or floods Identify ways that advances in science and technology have assisted people to plan for and manage natural disasters to minimise their effects, e.g. detection systems for tsunamis, floods and bush fires Essential Skills Students will to: Research the key features of the planets of the system and compare how long each takes to orbit the sun Demonstrate using models that the Earth revolves around the sun and the moon revolves around the Earth Research the important contributions made by people from a range of cultures and organisations, using technologies of the time, to advancing scientific understanding of the solar system such as Aryabhata, Copernicus, Galileo, CSIRO and NASA (ACSHE082, ACSHE099) Describe how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples use observations of the night sky to inform decisions about some everyday activities, e.g. food gathering and ceremonies Related text-types In the unit “Milky way Adventures” a range of text types are used with integrating Science and Technology with the Key Learning Area English: Newspaper article: Children get the option to create a newspaper article to create a profile on their chosen culture. - Descriptive writing: Children are provided with the opportunity to create a piece of writing to portray the research and information they discovered. Information report and procedures. LEARNING SEQUENCE 5 E’s Learning Engagements Resources and Preparation Outcomes Sign Off
RISK ASSESSMENT PROFORMA Risk Students: -Medical conditions -Special -High-risk behaviours - Sun safety - Weather - Site hazards (mess, water etc.) - Vehicle Physical Contact: - other people - flying objects - hard surfaced Equipment/ Materials: - Hazardous substances - Sharp implements - High risk tools/equipment -Electricity Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7
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