and evaluate the approaches used to solve problems Communicating Communicate scientific ideas and information for a particular purpose, including constructing evidence-based arguments and using appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations completing extended experimental investigation. Work in teams to complete practical work. Intercultural understanding Focus on the historical development of a major scientific theory to consider a range of cultural contexts and the influence of many cultures in the development of scientific knowledge and understanding. Achievement standard By the end of Year 10, students how the periodic organises elements and use it to make predictions about the of elements. They explain how chemical reactions are used to produce particular products and how different factors influence the rate of reactions. They explain the concept of energy conservation and represent energy transfer and transformation within . They apply between , mass and acceleration to predict changes in the motion of objects. Students describe and interactions and cycles within and between Earth’s spheres. They the for scientific that explain the origin of the universe and the diversity of life on Earth. They explain the processes that underpin heredity and evolution. Students how the and they use have developed over time and discuss the factors that prompted their review. Students develop questions and and independently and improve appropriate methods of , including and laboratory experimentation. They explain how they have considered reliability, safety, fairness and ethical actions in their methods and identify where can be used to enhance the quality of . When , selecting and developing and justifying , they identify alternative explanations for findings and explain any sources of uncertainty. Students the and reliability of claims made in with reference to currently held scientific views, the quality of the methodology and the cited. They construct -based arguments and select appropriate representations and text types to communicate science ideas for specific purposes. Relevant prior curriculum Curriculum working towards In the Australian Curriculum: Science at Year 9: Science understanding Physical sciences Energy transfer through different mediums can be explained using wave and particle methods. Science as a Human Endeavour The content descriptions for Science as a Human Endeavour are the same for Year 9 and Year 10. In the Queensland senior science syllabuses: recall, describe, explain, interpret and apply scientific facts and concepts conduct investigations collect and analyse data evaluate data and information justify conclusions communicate information using scientific terminology.
descriptors: 600–800 words open. Supervised assessment: Short responses, paragraph responses and practical exercises (Written) Suggested conditions: 60 minutes supervised. Weeks 9–10 Teaching and learning Supportive learning environment Teaching strategies and learning experiences Adjustments for needs of learners Resources Construct a glossary of terms relevant to studying motion and energy, e.g. force, mass, weight, distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, vector, scalar, linear, gradient, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, work, acceleration due to gravity. Construct a class wiki or online space for students to share class notes, independent research notes and other relevant information. Review the elements of graphing such as: title, axis labels, dependent variable, independent variable, units, scale, trend line. Compile and communicate findings using appropriate formats, including graphs, tables, and annotated diagrams. Represent motion graphically with displacement-time and velocity-time graphs. Calculate the acceleration from a velocity–time graph. Solve problems involving Newton’s laws. Solve problems using the equations of motion. Solve problems involving gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy and work done. Use relevant audio-visual materials, e.g. Commander David R Scott’s drop on the moon during the Apollo 15 mission (see Resources: Web). Plan and carry out motion investigations using appropriate investigation methods and equipment, e.g. Section 6 of the Disability Standards for Education (The Standards for Curriculum Development, Accreditation and Delivery) state that education providers, including class teachers, must take reasonable steps to ensure a course/program is designed to allow any student to participate and experience success in learning. The Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Cwlth) is available from: <www.ag.gov.au> select Human rights and > Disability standards for education. Web computers with internet access websites for factsheets YouTube clips, such as Commander David R Scott’s feather-and-hammer drop: Khan Academy physics: Print textbooks worksheets Equipment graphing calculators ticker timer and tape power pack blocks electrical leads ramp trolley optional — data logger and air