Yr4

The Year 4 package explores the following statement from the Australian Curriculum;

'Earth's surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity.'

Materials also focus on how science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions.

The STEM packages for this year group focus on using STEM skills to investigate how Earth's surface changes.

Yr5

The Year 5 package explores the following statement from the Australian Curriculum;

'The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun).'

Materials also focus on ways to represent and describe patterns.

The STEM packages for this year group focus on using STEM skills to investigate energy and space.

Yr6

The Year 6 package explores the following statement from the Australian Curriculum;

‘Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface.’

Materials also focus on communication of ideas.

The STEM packages for this year group focus on the application of STEM to real world earth science issues.

Yr7

The Year 7 package explores the following statements from the Australian Curriculum;

Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, but others are non-renewable.’

‘Water is an important resource that cycles through the environment.’

Materials also focus on Scientific practice.

The STEM packages for this year group focus on the application of STEM to real world earth science issues.

Yr8

The Year 8 package explores the following statement from the Australian Curriculum;

‘Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of timescales.

Materials also focus on classification.

The STEM packages for this year group focus on choosing appropriate materials for a task and exploration for resources.

Yr9

The Year 9 package explores the following statement from the Australian Curriculum;

‘The theory of plate tectonics explains global patterns of geological activity and continental movement.’

Materials also focus on evaluation of conclusions.

The STEM packages for this group  focus on engineering for earthquakes, preparing for volcanic hazards and disposal of hazardous earth materials.

Yr10

The Year 10 package explores the following statement from the Australian Curriculum;

‘Global systems, including the carbon cycle, rely on interactions involving the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.’

Materials also focus on analysis of patterns and trends in data.

The STEM packages for this group focus on farming and sea level rise mitigation measures.

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The Year 11/12 EES Resources are designed to assist with the teaching and learning of Earth and Environmental Science.

Last modified: Monday, 11 December 2023, 7:11 AM