Science Understanding | eTAP Lesson |
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Biological sciences | |
Cells are the basic units of living things; they have specialised structures and functions
ACSSU149 |
Basic Cell Characteristics |
Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of organs carrying out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce
ACSSU150 |
Mitosis and Organism Development |
Chemical sciences | |
Properties of the different states of matter can be explained in terms of the motion and arrangement of particles
ACSSU151 |
Atoms and Molecules |
Differences between elements, compounds and mixtures can be described at a particle level
ACSSU152 |
Identifying Elements |
Chemical change involves substances reacting to form new substances
ACSSU225 |
Reactions and Energy |
Earth and space sciences | |
Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of timescales
ACSSU153 |
Earth Processes and Life on Earth Rock Cycle |
Physical sciences | |
Energy appears in different forms, including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy, and energy transformations and transfers cause change within systems
ACSSU155 |
The Law of Conservation of Mass |
Science as a Human Endeavour | eTAP Lesson |
Nature and development of science | |
Scientific knowledge has changed peoples’ understanding of the world and is refined as new evidence becomes available
ACSHE134 |
Finding Answers to Questions |
Science knowledge can develop through collaboration across the disciplines of science and the contributions of people from a range of cultures
ACSHE226 |
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Use and influence of science | |
Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology, may impact on other areas of society and may involve ethical considerations
ACSHE135 |
United States’ Environmental Laws |
People use science understanding and skills in their occupations and these have influenced the development of practices in areas of human activity
ACSHE136 |
Water Supply |
Science Inquiry Skills | eTAP Lesson |
Questioning and predicting | |
Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge
ACSIS139 |
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Planning and conducting | |
Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, ensuring safety and ethical guidelines are followed
ACSIS140 |
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Measure and control variables, select equipment appropriate to the task and collect data with accuracy
ACSIS141 |
Tools and Technology |
Processing and analysing data and information | |
Construct and use a range of representations, including graphs, keys and models to represent and analyse patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS144 |
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Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions based on evidence
ACSIS145 |
Information Collection |
Evaluating | |
Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identifying improvements
ACSIS146 |
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Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims based on evidence
ACSIS234 |
How to Draw and Present Conclusions |
Communicating | |
Communicate ideas, findings and evidence based solutions to problems using scientific language, and representations, using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS148 |