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energy
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Unit overview: Children investigate different energy sources to develop their understanding of the concepts of force, energy and transfers of energy. |
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Author(s): Penny Wheeler |
Band: Primary Years Strand: Energy Systems |
Duration:Approximately 6 lessons Published: July 2002 |
Financial assistance for the development of this resource was provided by The National Quality Teacher Program |
| Context:This unit was further developed after initial planning with another Year 3 teacher and trialled in a city school. Our school is well off in regards to resources available and budget able to be accessed. |
| Key Idea: Students analyse and chart sequences of energy transfer through items such as toys, balloons, rubber bands and solar panels. |
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Elements
of the SACSA Framework
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Essential
Learnings
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Key
Competencies
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Outcome
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Interdependence Communication Thinking |
1: Collecting, analysing and organising information 2: Communicating ideas and information 3: Planning and organising activities 4: Working with others in teams |
Students collaboratively plan and carry out an investigation around a critical question, familiarise themselves with the process of working scientifically. communicate. Identifiies, observes and describes energy transfer through movement in common objects. |
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South Australian Science Teachers Association Inc. 2002
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