K-10 Science Resources
Over the course of the 2020-21 summer period, I will be collecting Science resources/ideas for activities here.
Click below to see specific Knowledge and Understanding strands, as well as other useful information from the NSW Science Syllabus:
“The Living World strand is concerned with understanding living things. The key concepts developed within this strand are that the cell is the basic unit of life and that there is a diverse range of living things that have evolved on Earth. Students will gain an appreciation of the interdependence of living things and how they interact with each other and the environment. Through this strand students gain an understanding of how the structure of living things relates to the functions that their body systems perform and how these features aid their survival.” (NESA, 7-10 Syllabus)
“The Physical World strand is concerned with understanding the nature of forces and motion, and matter and energy. The two key concepts developed within this strand are that forces affect the motion and behaviour of objects and that energy can be transferred and transformed from one form to another. Through this strand students gain an understanding of how the concepts of force, motion, matter and energy apply to systems ranging in scale from atoms to the universe itself.” (NESA, 7-10 Syllabus)
“The Chemical World strand is concerned with understanding the composition and behaviour of matter. The key concepts developed in this strand are that the chemical and physical properties of substances are determined by their structure on an atomic scale and that substances change and new substances are produced in chemical reactions by rearranging atoms through atomic interactions and energy transfer.” (NESA, 7-10 Syllabus)
“The Earth and Space strand is concerned with the Earth’s dynamic structure and its place in the cosmos. The key concepts developed within this strand are that the Earth is part of a solar system that, in turn, is part of a larger universe and that the Earth is subject to change within and on its surface, over a range of timescales, as a result of natural processes. Students explore the ways that humans use resources from the Earth and appreciate the influence of human activity on the surface of the Earth and the atmosphere.” (NESA, 7-10 Syllabus)
Material World*
“The Material World strand explores the characteristics and observable properties of substances and materials. Students explore how materials can be changed and combined. They explore change of state and investigate how chemicals can be combined and separated.
Students develop knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and properties of a range of materials in the development of projects. They build an awareness of the strengths and limitations of materials and integrate this knowledge into design decisions. Students develop an appreciation that the selection of materials and processes should be guided by informed consideration of ethical issues and the sustainability of resources.” (NESA, K-6 Syllabus)
Digital Technologies*
“The Digital Technologies strand provides students with opportunities to investigate existing technologies and create digital solutions. They explore the automation of repetitive tasks through developing their own software and by using existing software packages. Through knowledge and understanding of digital technologies, students are encouraged to become critical consumers of information and creative producers of digital solutions.
Digital Technologies explores key concepts from computer science, information systems, software engineering and project management. These key concepts form the intellectual underpinning of Digital Technologies that take it beyond the current technologies and skills students learn in the ICT capability.” (NESA, K-6 Syllabus)
*Currently not prioritising Material World or Digital Technologies; additionally, will not put too much emphasis on finding K-6 resources in general, but if I do find/develop ideas for K-6 I will include them.
Progress: Currently in each of the strand subpages, tables are being used, however it is difficult to read – will need to decide how to better present all of the information. It may prove useful/more effective to have subpages for each main topic. Will test this first with the Earth and Space strand.
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