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Very few parts of our everyday lives are untouched by science in some form or other. This Australian-made, curriculum fit program from VEA is designed to inspire and educate upper primary and junior secondary level students about science - the scientific method, and the three major streams taught in secondary school - chemistry, physics and biology.
It also introduces a range of jobs and other roles performed by scientists in many areas of research, technology and enterprise. This is an ideal learning resource to introduce students to science as a discipline, and provides great scope for further discussion and student research.
Chapters:
1. What is Science?
2. The Scientific Method
3. Chemistry
4. Biology
5. Physics
6. The Scientists
Aligned to the draft Australian national curriculum:
Science - Science as a Human Endeavour • Year 6 1. Nature of Science: Science ideas and understandings change as new evidence becomes available (eg how ideas about resource use and sustainable energy use have developed) (S6SHE1) 4. Contribution of Scientists: Australian scientists have made a significant contribution to scientific understanding in various fields of human endeavour (eg in agriculture, environmental science, sustainable technology) (S6SHE4) 5. Linear equations: Create, solve and interpret linear equations, including those using realistic contexts using algebraic and graphical techniques (M8NA5)
Science - Science Inquiry Skills • Year 6 2. Investigation Methods: Contribute to decisions about the investigation method to use, including using fair tests, models, information research, surveys and data from secondary sources (S6SIS2)
Science - Science as a Human Endeavour • Year 7 1. Nature of Science: Science helps individuals and communities to make choices about issues in life and evaluate claims made in a range of media and advertising (S7SHE1) 3. Science careers: There are careers and industries that involve knowledge, understanding and applications of science (S7SHE3) 4. Contribution of scientists:Scientists from Australia and elsewhere make major contributions to scientific knowledge, engineering and technology (S7SHE4)
Science - Science Inquiry Skills • Year 7 2. Investigation Methods: Collaboratively and individually conduct a range of investigation types including experimental investigations, modelling, field studies, surveys, information research and using data from secondary sources (S7SIS2) 10. Evaluating Evidence: Evaluate claims from a scientific perspective, including using real findings (S7SIS10)
To find out more about What's So Special About Science? visit:
http://www.vea.com.au