Science For Life 9: VELS Chapter Grids

Science for Life 9
VELS chapter grids

Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: Living with acid Length of Unit: 3 weeks
Learning Domain, Dimension and

Standard Teaching:
Learning Activities/
Strand Unit Concepts/Key Resources
Assessment
Domain Dimension and Questions
Learning Standard
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Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an
understanding of: Your own experiment <www.science4life.
Students explain the (Chapter 1, p.1 Science for Life 9) com.au>
behaviour and properties Science in your world
Practical Investigation Textbook
of materials in terms of What are some common acid
their constituent Properties of acids Chapter 1, Science
and bases?
particles and the forces for Life 9
What are acids? (1.1) Changing colour
holding them together.
(Chapter 1, pp.25 Science for
They use atomic What are some common acids? CSIRO
Life 9)
symbols and balanced What makes and acid an acid? <www.csiro.au>
chemical equations to Practical Investigation
What are some properties of
summarise chemical Using indicators Science Teachers
acids?
reactions, including Association of
What are the procedures for (Chapter 1, p.6 Science for Life 9)
neutralisation. Victoria
handling acids? Activity
Science at work <www.stav.vic.edu.
What is a dilute acid and how is au>
Measuring pH
They use the relevant one diluted?
science concepts and (Chapter 1, p.6 Science for Life 9)
Chemical reactions of acids. Mad Scientists
relationships as one Practical Investigation
dimension of debating What is a basic solution? Network - 24hour
contentious and/or What are some common bases? Comparing antacids exploding
ethically based science- (Chapter 1, p.9 Science for Life 9) laboratory
Why are basic solutions as <www.madsci.org>
related issues of broad dangerous as acidic solutions? Practical Activity
community concern.
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Science for Life 9
Students formulate their What is termed alkalis? Teeth Quirky science
own hypotheses and
Acid test (1.2) (Chapter 1, p.10 Science for Life 9) activities
plan and conduct <www.grandpapenc
investigations in order to How can you test the acidity of Practical Activities il.com/science/scien
prove or disprove them. something? Testing pool water ce.htm>
They use chemicals What is an acid-base indicator? Testing soil pH
(including biomaterials), How can you determine the Design an experiment A Science Odyssey
equipment, electronic strength of an acid or base Interactive - brain
components and Acid rain
(alkalis)? probe, technology
instruments responsibly (Chapter 1, pp.1215 Science for in the home, atom
Measure pH and the pH scale. Life 9)
and safely. builder, radio
They select appropriate The chemistry of acids and
Practical Activity transmission
bases.
equipment and <www.pbs.org/wgb

measurement procedures What pH means (power of the Neutralisation h/aso/tryit/>
that will ensure a high Hydrogen ion). (Chapter 1, p.16 Science for Life 9)
degree of reliability in Practical Investigation
Acids in your body (1.3) ABC Science
data collected and enable
valid conclusions to be What are some acids in the Making copper sulfate Getaway
drawn. human body? (Chapter 1, p.18 Science for Life 9) <www.abc.net.au/sc
They present Stomach ulcers. ience/>
experimental results The chemical process of End of chapter summary and test
using appropriate data digestion involving acids. questions. ABC Science Lab
presentation formats, (Teachers)
Indigestion. (Chapter 1, p.2021 Science for
and comment on the <www.abc.net.au/la
What are antacids (anti acids)? Life 9)
nature of experimental bnotes/>
errors. How are your teeth affected by
They use Material acids? Over to youWorksheets
Chemistry for kids
Safety Data Sheets What is plaque? (Chapter 1, Year 9, Macmillan
website) <www.chem4kids.c
(MSDS) and risk Why it is important to look after om/>
assessment to evaluate
your teeth.
the safety of their
investigations. pH levels in the human body Over to you
and the importance of keeping (Chapter 1 Year 9)
They evaluate the
them balanced. <www.science4life.
appropriateness of the
experimental design and Acids around us (1.4) com.au/index.cgi?
methodology used to sID=5&intArticleID
What are some common acids =73&det=1>

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investigate their we are exposed to?
predictions. pH of swimming pools. Question test bank
Water control and pH testing. <www.science4life.
com.au/index.cgi?
How are plants affected by sID=5&intArticleID
differing pH levels in soil? =11&det=1>
Why is pH testing of soils
important?
How is the pH tested of soil?
pH in foods.
Acid rainwhat is it, how is it
caused, why is it an
environmental hazard?
Neutralise it (1.5)
What is chemical neutralisation?
Why is it important to neutralise
an acid or base?
How is an acid or base
neutralised?
Are there any solutions which
are considered neutral?
What are chemical reactants and
products?
Key ideas and Checkpoint
questions
Physical, Personal Interpersonal Working in teams

and Social Development Students work collabo-
Learning
ratively, negotiate roles
and delegate tasks to
complete complex tasks
in teams.
Working with the

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strengths of a team they
achieve agreed goals
within set timeframes.
The individual learner
Students work
independently to
implement a range of
strategies, as
appropriate, to maximise
their learning.
Students seek and
respond to feedback
from peers, teachers and

other adults to develop
and refine their content
knowledge and
understanding,
identifying areas for
further investigation.
They evaluate the
effectiveness of their
learning strategies, study
techniques and learning
habits and make
appropriate
modifications.
Managing personal
learning
Students allocate
appropriate time and
identify and utilise
appropriate resources to
manage competing
priorities and complete
tasks, including learner-

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directed projects, within
set timeframes.
(Activities, Practical
activities/investigations)
.
They take responsibility
for their learning
environments, both at
school and at home,
anticipating the
consequences of their
actions.
Interdisciplinary Communication Listening, viewing &

Learning responding
Convey meaning by
identifying how their
message has been
effectively
communicated.
Subject specific
language.
Wide range of
communication forms.
Presenting
Subject-specific
language & conventions
in accordance with
purpose.

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: Useful materials Length of Unit: 23 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge & At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Glue goo <www.science4life.
understanding of:
Students explain the (Chapter 2, p.22 Science for Life 9) com.au>
behaviour and properties Science in your world Textbook
of materials in terms of What are some everyday useful Practical Investigations
their constituent Making alcohol Chapter 2, Science
materials?
particles and the forces What is glue? for Life 9
Making soap
Carbon compounds (2.1) (Chapter 2, p.2325 Science for CSIRO
Science at work Life 9)
What is carbon chemistry? <www.csiro.au>
They use chemicals Practical Activity
(including biomaterials), Molecular models and structural Australian Academy
equipment, electronic formulae. Can water be made wetter?
components and The structure of alcohol and (Chapter 2, p.26 Science for Life 9) of Science
<www.sasta.asn.au/
instruments responsibly soap. Practical Activities qualityscience/midd
and safely. How soaps and detergents work. leyears/WesternCov
Making plastic from milk
They select appropriate What are wetting agents and can er.html>
equipment and Shaping plastic
water be made wetter?
measurement procedures Paperclip models A Science Odyssey
that will ensure a high Plastics (2.2)
Starch packing foam Interactive - brain
degree of reliability in What are plastics and how do
data collected and enable you get different types? (Chapter 2, p.2730 Science for probe, technology
valid conclusions to be Life 9) in the home, atom
drawn. What do we use plastics for? builder, radio
Practical Activities
transmission
They construct working Synthetic plastics. Rubber latex <www.pbs.org/wgb
models and visual aids Polymers and polymerisation.

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that demonstrate Thermo-plastics and resins. Balloon kebab h/aso/tryit/>
scientific ideas. The shaping of plastics. (Chapter 2, p.3132 Science for
They use Material Life 9) ABC Science
Advantages and disadvantages
Safety Data Sheets Getaway
of plastics. Practical Investigations
(MSDS) and risk <www.abc.net.au/sc
assessment to evaluate How have plastics caused Making fibres ience/>
the safety of their significant environmental
Making rayon thread
investigations. damage?
(Chapter 2, p. 3335 Science for ABC Science Lab
The importance of reducing the (Teachers)
Life 9)
use of, reusing and recycling
<www.abc.net.au/la
plastics. Practical Activity
bnotes/>
Biodegradable plastics. Fibres under the microscope
What makes a plastic (Chapter 2, p.34 Science for Life 9) ABC Radio
biodegradable? National
Activity
Rubber (2.3) Background
Safety glass Briefing: 30
The rubber tree. (Chapter 2, p.37 Science for Life 9) January 2005
How do you get the stretch in Nanotechnology:
Practical Activity
rubber its elastic properties? Nature's Toy Box
Making safety glass <www.abc.net.au/rn
What is vulcanisation?
(Chapter 2, p.38 Science for Life 9) /talks/bbing/stories/
Rubber tyres and recycling
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them.
End of chapter summary and test
Fibres (2.4) New Scientist
questions.
Types of fibres (threads) (Chapter 2, p.4142 Science for <www.newscientist.
nylon, silk, wool, cotton, etc. Life 9) com/home.ns>
Different types of fibres and
how some are produced. Over to youWorksheets Over to you
How a spider makes silk. (Chapter 2 Year 9)
(Chapter 2, Year 9, Macmillan
<www.science4life.
How rayon thread is made. website)
com.au/index.cgi?
What some fibres look like sID=5&intArticleID
close up (under the microscope). =73&det=1>
Materialsold and new (2.5)
Question test bank
Ceramics and their properties.

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Glass and its differing <www.science4life.
properties. com.au/index.cgi?
sID=5&intArticleID
How safety glass is made.
=11&det=1>
What are composite materials
and what are some examples of
them?
What is fibreglass and some if
its uses?
Carbon and Kevlar fibres.
Sandwich composites.
questions

and Social Development Students work
Learning
collaboratively,
negotiate roles and
delegate tasks to
in teams.
Working with the
Students work
independently to
strategies, as
their learning.
Students seek and
respond to feedback

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knowledge and
understanding,
They evaluate the
habits and make
appropriate
modifications.
Managing personal
learning
Students allocate
manage competing
set timeframes.
activities
/investigations).
for their learning
school and at home,
anticipating the
actions.

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Learning responding
Convey meaning by
message has been
effectively
communicated.
Subject specific
language.
Wide range of
Presenting
Subject-specific
in accordance with
purpose.
Design, Investigating &

Creativity and designing
Technology Make critical decisions
on materials,
components &
techniques.
Based on understanding
of properties &
characteristics of
materials.

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: Nuclear technology Length of Unit: 23 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an <www.science4life.
understanding of: Nuclear debate
com.au>
Students explain the (Chapter 3, p.43 Science for Life 9)

behaviour and properties Science in your world Textbook
of materials in terms of How can nuclear technology be Activity
Chapter 3, Science
their constituent harmful and helpful? Persuasive writing and speaking for Life 9
particles and the forces The debate nuclear energy or (Chapter 3, p.44 Science for Life 9)
other sustainable energies? Practical Activities CSIRO
They identify and
Using nuclear technologies or <www.csiro.au>
classify the sources of Mystery box model
not?
wastes generated, and Inside the atom
describe their What is the nuclear debate? Periodic Table
management, within the Isotope models <http://chemlab.pc.
Inside the atom (3.1)
community and in (Chapter 3, p.4548 Science for maricopa.edu/perio
industry. (Nuclear). What is the atom? Life 9) dic/Th.html#is>
Models of the atom J.J. Practical Activities
Science at work
Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr. MaralingaOur
They use the relevant Chain reaction Own Shame
Rutherfords experiment.
science concepts and (Chapter 3, p.49 Science for Life 9) The Maralinga
relationships as one Structure of the atom
Practical Investigation Rehabilitation
dimension of debating subatomic particles. Project
contentious and/or Other subatomic particles such Using a Geiger counter
ethically based science- as quarks. (Chapter 3, p.53 Science for Life 9) Newtons Apple
related issues of broad What is an isotope?
Activities <www.ktca.org/new
community concern.
What is a radioisotope? tons/>
They demonstrate an Radioactive sources
How different atoms are

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awareness of the ways in identified. Chernobyl disaster How Stuff Works
which scientific (Chapter 3, p.5355 Science for <www.howstuffwor
Splitting the atom (3.2)
vocabulary is used Life 9) ks.com>
incorrectly in the mass What are nuclear forces?
media, distinguishing What are some different types Practical Activity
Australian Academy
between the intended of nuclear reactions? Radioactive decay model of Science
meaning of such terms
How is a chemical reaction (Chapter 3, p.54 Science for Life 9) <www.sasta.asn.au/
and their meaning in qualityscience/midd
non-scientific contexts. different to a nuclear reaction? Practical Activity leyears/WesternCov
They use chemicals What is nuclear fission and what
Atomic battery er.html>
(including biomaterials), type of elements are used for
this? (Chapter 3, p.58 Science for Life 9)
equipment, electronic ABC Science
components and What is termed a nuclear chain Activity
Getaway
instruments responsibly reaction? Nuclear energy production <www.abc.net.au/sc
and safely. Understanding uranium. (Chapter 3, p.59 Science for Life 9) ience/>
They construct working Nuclear power stations and
models and visual aids reactors. ABC Science Lab
that demonstrate End of chapter summary and test
Nuclear fusion what is it, the questions. (Teachers)
scientific ideas. <www.abc.net.au/la
difference between fission and (Chapter 3, p.6263 Science for
They select appropriate fusion, is this energy able to be bnotes/>
equipment and Life 9)
harnessed?
measurement procedures
The fourth state of matter called New Scientist
that will ensure a high Over to youWorksheets <www.newscientist.
plasma.
degree of reliability in (Chapter 3, Year 9, Macmillan
Nuclear weapons and why they com/home.ns>
data collected and enable website)
valid conclusions to be are so destructive.
drawn. Sustainable energy
Radioactivity (3.3)
They present and the environment
What makes something <www.sustainablee
experimental results
radioactive? nergy.qld.edu.au/act
using appropriate data
Types of radiation particle and ivity/activity2_1.ht
presentation formats,
ray emission. ml>
and comment on the
nature of experimental Alpha, Beta and Gamma
errors. radiation. Over to you
They use Material Detecting radiation and using (Chapter 3 Year 9)
Safety Data Sheets the Geiger counter. <www.science4life.
com.au/index.cgi?

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(MSDS) and risk Radioactive decay and half life. sID=5&intArticleID
assessment to evaluate =73&det=1>
Radioactive dating carbon
the safety of their
dating.
investigations. Question test bank
Other types of radiation
They evaluate the <www.science4life.
Cosmic, X-rays, UV,
appropriateness of the com.au/index.cgi?
background.
experimental design and sID=5&intArticleID
methodology used to What is considered to be a safe =11&det=1>
investigate their level of radiation exposure to
predictions. the human body and who
determines this standard?
What is the SI unit for
measuring radiation?
Human disasters, radiation leaks

and the on going effects of them
Chernobyl, Lucas Heights,
Coode Island, Maralinga and the
Cobalt-40 experiment, etc.
Using radioisotopes (3.4)
Nuclear medicine how it has
helped so many lives.
What is radiotherapy and the
use of radioisotopes.
Medical diagnosis using nuclear
technologies.
Radioisotopes in industry.
The use of smoke detectors.
The use of radioisotopes in
agriculture and environmental
monitoring.
Food irradiation cause and
effect. (Eradicates bacteria but
also destroys the foods
vitamins.)

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Forensic analysis.
The nuclear debate (3.5)

What is the nuclear debate?
The advantages of nuclear
power versus the disadvantages
of nuclear power.
questions
English Writing
Write argumentative
texts dealing with
complex ideas & issues.

Learning
collaboratively,
negotiate roles and
delegate tasks to
in teams.
Working with the
Students work
independently to
strategies, as
their learning.

Science for Life 9
Students seek and
respond to feedback
knowledge and
understanding,
They evaluate the
habits and make

appropriate
modifications.
Managing personal
learning
Students allocate
manage competing
set timeframes.
activities
/investigations).
for their learning
school and at home,
anticipating the

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actions.
Civics and Community engagement

Citizenship Articulate & defend own
opinions.
Contest, where
appropriate, the opinions
of others
Draw on range of
resources, including
mass media, in relation
to social, environmental
& economic issues in

personal & global
contexts.

Learning responding
Convey meaning by
message has been
effectively
communicated.
Subject specific
language.
Wide range of
Presenting
Subject-specific
in accordance with
purpose.

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: You are what you eat! Length of Unit: 2 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge & At the completion of this unit Activities Website
Nutrition <www.science4life.
understanding of:
Students explain change Your digestive system com.au>
in terms of energy in a Science in your world
(Chapter 4, p.64 Science for Life 9) Textbook
range of biological, Nutritional facts about a Big
chemical and physical Practical Investigation Chapter Four,
Mac.
contexts. Science for Life 9
Digestion (4.1) Enzyme action
They explain how the (Chapter 4, p.67 Science for Life 9) CSIRO
coordination and What is digestion?
regulatory functions Parts of the digestive system. Practical Activity <www.csiro.au>
within plants and Where does digestion begin? Digestion show and tell
animals assist them to
The mouth and its role in (Chapter 4, p.67 Science for Life 9) A Science Odyssey
survive in their Interactive brain
environments. digestion. Activity probe, technology
The oesophagus and its role in in the home, atom
Science at work Summary table
digestion including the builder, radio
Students describe the peristalsis. (Chapter 4, p.68 Science for Life 9) transmission
science base of science- The stomach and duodenum. Practical Investigations <www.pbs.org/wgb
related occupations in h/aso/tryit/>
their local community. The role of enzymes in the Small intestine model
digestion process. Your own design
Students formulate their Interactive body
own hypotheses and Digestion in other animals. (Chapter 4, p.7172 Science for systems
plan and conduct Small and large intestine (4.2) Life 9) <www.betterhealth.
investigations in order to Practical Activity vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bh
prove or disprove them. The difference between the csite.nsf/pages/inter
They use chemicals
small and large intestine in Modelling molecules actbodysystems?

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(including biomaterials), humans food absorption. (Chapter 4, p.72 Science for Life 9) OpenDocument>
equipment, electronic The role of the villi. Practical Investigation
components and Diagrams of human
What happens in the small Examining plants
instruments responsibly anatomy
and safely. intestine?
(Chapter 4, p.74 Science for Life 9) <www.enchantedlea
They select appropriate What happens in the large
Practical Investigation rning.com/subjects/
equipment and intestine? anatomy/titlepage.s
measurement procedures What happens to the undigested Mineral deficiency html>
that will ensure a high food the body doesnt need (Chapter 4, p.78 Science for Life 9)
degree of reliability in (faeces)?
Activity Science Teachers
data collected and enable Association of
Plant food (4.3)
valid conclusions to be Your energy needs Victoria
drawn. How do plants obtain their (Chapter 4, p.79 Science for Life 9) <www.stav.vic.edu.
They construct working food?

Practical Activity au>
models and visual aids What is a plants vascular
that demonstrate system? Food tests
Over to you
scientific ideas. What is phloem? (Chapter 4, p.79 Science for Life 9) (Chapter 4 Year 9)
They present How is water transported Activities <www.science4life.
experimental results through a plant? com.au/index.cgi?
using appropriate data Why are Australians getting sID=5&intArticleID
What is xylem? fatter?
presentation formats, =73&det=1>
and comment on the What is plant transpiration? Body image
nature of experimental Vitamins and minerals (4.4) (Chapter 3, p.81 Science for Life 9) Question test bank
errors.
What is the difference between <www.science4life.
They use Material
vitamins and minerals? End of chapter summary and test com.au/index.cgi?
Safety Data Sheets sID=5&intArticleID
Why do we require certain questions.
(MSDS) and risk =11&det=1>
assessment to evaluate vitamins and minerals? (Chapter 4, p.8384 Science for
the safety of their Life 9)
What are our bodys daily
investigations. requirements?
What sort of foods do we get Over to youWorksheets
these nutrients from? (Chapter 4, Year 9, Macmillan
website)
What is fibre and why is it
important to our body?
What sort of foods do you get

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daily fibre requirements from?
Energy in food.
Daily energy requirements.
Healthy food pyramid.
Healthy eating (4.5)
Are you eating a healthy diet?
What is the BMI?
What is the waist/hip ratio?
What is considered obese?
Ways of avoiding obesity.
Why are Australians getting

fatter?
questions
Physical, Personal Health and Health knowledge &

and Social physical promotion
Learning education They identify and
describe strategies that
address current trends in
the nutritional status of
Australians.
They analyse and
evaluate the factors that
affect food consumption
in Australia.
Interpersonal Working in teams

Development Students work
collaboratively,
negotiate roles and
delegate tasks to

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in teams.
Working with the
Students work inde-
pendently to implement
a range of strategies, as
their learning.
Students seek and

respond to feedback
knowledge and
understanding,
They evaluate the
habits and make
appropriate
modifications.
Managing personal
learning
Students allocate
manage competing

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set timeframes.
.
for their learning
school and at home,
anticipating the
actions.

Learning responding
Convey meaning by
message has been
effectively
communicated.
Subject specific
language.
Wide range of
Presenting
Subject-specific
in accordance with
purpose.


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on materials,
components &
techniques.
of properties &
characteristics of
materials.

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit Name: Body balance Length of Unit: 2 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
No drugs <www.science4life.
understanding of:
They explain how the (Chapter 5, p.85 Science for Life 9) com.au>
coordination and Science in your world
Activities Textbook
regulatory functions Taking drugs.
within plants and Function of the liver Chapter 5, Science
What are stimulants? for Life 9
animals assist them to Drugs
survive in their What are depressants?
environments. What are hallucinogens? (Chapter 5, p.8688 Science for CSIRO
Life 9) <www.csiro.au>
Science at work What are some other kinds of
drugs? Practical Investigations
They use the relevant
Kidney dissection Interactive body
science concepts and Balance in the body (5.1)
systems
relationships as one Investigation urine
Which organs in the human <www.betterhealth.
dimension of debating body keep homeostasis? (Chapter 5, p.9193 Science for vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bh
contentious and/or Life 9) csite.nsf/pages/inter
ethically based science- Regulation of glucose.
Activity actbodysystems?
related issues of broad Removal of amino acids.
OpenDocument>
community concern. Regulation of the blood. Who gets the liver?
Students formulate their Removal of toxic substances in (Chapter 5, p.93 Science for Life 9)
A Science Odyssey
own hypotheses and the body. Practical Activities Interactive brain
plan and conduct
Fats and bile. probe, technology
investigations in order to Test your nervous system
The function of the liver in the home, atom
prove or disprove them. Tickle yourself builder, radio
They use chemicals Hormones in the body. Looking at nerves transmission
(including biomaterials), <www.pbs.org/wgb

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equipment, electronic The excretory system (5.2) (Chapter 5, p.96 Science for Life 9) h/aso/tryit/>
components and
What is the excretion of Activities
instruments responsibly How Stuff Works
and safely. unwanted substances? Interpreting diagrams <www.howstuffwor
They select appropriate What are some unwanted Writing a poem ks.com>
equipment and substances in the human body? (Chapter 5, p.9899 Science for
measurement procedures What is metabolism? Life 9) Over to you
that will ensure a high The function of the kidneys and (Chapter 5 Year 9)
degree of reliability in Practical Activity
bladder. <www.science4life.
data collected and enable Plant responses com.au/index.cgi?
valid conclusions to be What is urea and urine?
(Chapter 5, p.101102 Science for sID=5&intArticleID
drawn. Excretion in other animals. Life 9) =73&det=1>
They present What are some problems if the
Practical Investigation
experimental results kidneys or liver doesnt function Question test bank
using appropriate data properly? Designing an experiment <www.science4life.
presentation formats, (Chapter 5, p.102 Science for com.au/index.cgi?
and comment on the The nervous system (5.3)
Life 9) sID=5&intArticleID
nature of experimental What is the nervous system? =11&det=1>
errors. How does the body respond to End of chapter summary and test
stimuli? questions.
What is a neurone and what (Chapter 5, p.104105 Science for
does it often consist of? Life 9)
What is the difference between
sensory and motor neurones? Over to youWorksheets
What is a reflex action? (Chapter 5, Year 9, Macmillan
What is a synapse? website)
The CNS and PNS.
The parts of the CNS and the
brain.
The nervous systems of other
animals.
The endocrine system (5.4)
What is the endocrine system?
What are endocrine glands and

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where are they located?
What are hormones and their
roles in the human body?
What is a feedback mechanism?
The menstrual cycle.
Plant hormones (5.5)
Do plants have hormones?
What are gibberellins?
What are cytokinins?
What is ethylene?
How do plants flower?

questions

Learning
collaboratively,
negotiate roles and
delegate tasks to
in teams.
Working with the

Learning responding
Convey meaning by
message has been
effectively

Science for Life 9
communicated.
Subject specific
language.
Wide range of
Presenting
Subject-specific
in accordance with
purpose.

on materials,
components &
techniques.
of properties &
characteristics of
materials.

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: Natural cycles Length of Unit: 23 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
Natural cycles <www.science4life.
understanding of:
Students explain change (Chapter 6, p.107 Science for com.au>
Life 9) Textbook
range of biological, Rising temperatures do we
chemical and physical Activity Chapter 6, Science
need to be concerned?
contexts. Food chain for Life 9
Matter cycles (6.1)
They explain how the (Chapter 6, p.108 Science for
coordination and What is a habitat? Life 9) CSIRO
regulatory functions What are adaptations <www.csiro.au>
within plants and behavioural, structural and
animals assist them to functional? Model ecosystem Australian Academy
survive in their What is a food chain and how is (Chapter 6, p.109 Science for of Science
environments. Life 9) <www.sasta.asn.au/
it different to a food web?
Science at work qualityscience/midd
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science base of science- What is photosynthesis and (Chapter 6, p.112 Science for
related occupations in respiration - the chemical Life 9) ABC Science
their local community. process (structure) of each? Getaway
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<www.abc.net.au/sc
science concepts and consumers? Energy in food ience/>
relationships as one Self-sustaining ecosystems. (Chapter 6, p.113 Science for
dimension of debating Life 9)
Aerobic and anaerobic ABC Science Lab
contentious and/or
respiration. Practical Activities (Teachers)
ethically based science-

Science for Life 9
related issues of broad Energy cycles (6.2) The cycling of matter <www.abc.net.au/la
community concern. Carnivorous plants bnotes/>
What are some of our Earths
They use chemicals (Chapter 6, p.115116 Science for
energy cycles?
(including biomaterials), Life 9) New Scientist
equipment, electronic What are trophic levels? <www.newscientist.
components and Constructing energy pyramids. Activity com/home.ns>
instruments responsibly How can you determine the El Nio and La Nia
and safely. Sustainable energy
energy in food? (Chapter 6, p.118 Science for
They construct working Life 9) and the environment
models and visual aids Carbon and nitrogen cycles (6.3) <www.sustainablee
that demonstrate The carbon cycle. Activities nergy.qld.edu.au/act
scientific ideas. The nitrogen cycle. Coral reef ivity/activity2_1.ht
Would you change? ml>

Balancing these cycles.
Environmental case study
Earths air and oceans (6.4) Science Teachers
(Chapter 6, p.121124 Science for
What is the ozone layer? Association of
Life 9)
Victoria
What else surrounds the Earth? <www.stav.vic.edu.
What is the magnetosphere? End of chapter summary and test au>
The Earths greenhouse and the questions.
greenhouse effect. (Chapter 6, p.125126 Science for Earthwatch
The Earths oceans. Life 9) Education and
Environment
The El Nio and La Nia.
Over to youWorksheets <www.southeastwat
Human impact (6.5) er.com.au/sewl/inde
(Chapter 6, Year 9, Macmillan x.asp?link_id=30>
The hole in the ozone layer. website)
CFCs and other pollutants.
Wild watch
What are some future <www.abc.net.au/w
possibilities? ildwatch/>
Greenhouse gases.
Melting ice. Environment
What can be done micro and <www.environment.
macro level. gov.au/index.html>

Community

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questions Environmental Park
<www.ceres.vic.edu
.au/>
ABC Natural
History
<www.abc.net.au/na
ture/links.htm>
Scienceworks
Museum
<www.mov.vic.gov.
au/scienceworks/>
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(Chapter 6 Year 9)
<www.science4life.
com.au/index.cgi?
sID=5&intArticleID
=73&det=1>
Question test bank

<www.science4life.
com.au/index.cgi?
sID=5&intArticleID
=11&det=1>
Geography Geospatial skills

Accurately interpret
information on different
types of maps &
photographs at a range
of scales.
Use map evidence to

Science for Life 9
support explanations,
draw inferences &
predict associated
outcomes.

Learning
collaboratively,
negotiate roles and
delegate tasks to
in teams.
Working with the

Students work
independently to
strategies, as
their learning.
Students seek and
respond to feedback
knowledge and
understanding,
They evaluate the

Science for Life 9
habits and make
appropriate
modifications.
Managing personal
learning
Students allocate
manage competing

set timeframes.
.
for their learning
school and at home,
anticipating the
actions.

Learning responding
Convey meaning by
message has been
effectively
communicated.
Subject specific
language.

Science for Life 9
Wide range of
Presenting
Subject-specific
in accordance with
purpose.

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: Light and sight Length of Unit: 23 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
Building an optical device <www.science4life.
understanding of:
Life 9) Textbook
range of biological, How do you see the world?
chemical and physical Practical Activities Chapter 7, Science
Optical devices. for Life 9
contexts. Light and shadow
Reflection and mirrors (7.1) Law of reflection
Science at work
What is light? CSIRO
They use chemicals Curved mirrors <www.csiro.au>
(including biomaterials), How does light travel? (Chapter 7, p.128129 Science for
equipment, electronic Natural and artificial sources of Life 9)
Light that travels
components and light. faster than light!
instruments responsibly Transparent, translucent and <www.eurekalert.or
and safely. Light tricks
opaque materials. g/emailrelease.php?
They select appropriate Reflection of light. Critical angle file=epfd-
equipment and Model optical fibre ltt081905.php>
measurement procedures The law of reflection.
that will ensure a high Images produced by mirrors.
Life 9) Science Teachers
degree of reliability in Curved mirrors convex and Association of
data collected and enable concave. Practical Investigation
Victoria
valid conclusions to be Investigation lenses
Refraction and lenses (7.2) <www.stav.vic.edu.
drawn.
(Chapter 7, p.133 Science for au>
They use chemicals What is refraction of light? Life 9)
(including biomaterials), What is the refractive index of a
Activity ABC Science
equipment, electronic

Science for Life 9
components and material/ Drawing ray diagrams Getaway
instruments responsibly How are mirages formed? (Chapter 7, p.134 Science for <www.abc.net.au/sc
and safely. Life 9) ience/>
What is meant by the critical
angle of a material and what is Practical Activity
total internal reflection? ABC Science Lab
Investigation your sight (Teachers)
How do optical fibres work?
(Chapter 7, p.135 Science for <www.abc.net.au/la
What are some different types Life 9) bnotes/>
of lenses and what are their
uses? Practical Investigation
Newtons Apple
Converging and diverging Dissecting an eye <www.ktca.org/new
lenses. (Chapter 7, p.136 Science for tons/>
How to do ray tracing diagrams. Life 9)

Eyes and seeing (7.3) Practical Activities How Stuff Works
<www.howstuffwor
How does the human eye work? Rainbow colours
ks.com>
What are the parts of the human Milky sky
eye? Seeing colours Over to you
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defects and how can they be Life 9) <www.science4life.
corrected? com.au/index.cgi?
Practical Activities sID=5&intArticleID
How do contact lenses work?
Laser pointer =73&det=1>
What is colour blindness?
Sunglasses
What are cataracts? Question test bank
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com.au/index.cgi?
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colours? End of chapter summary and test =11&det=1>
How is a rainbow formed? questions.
What is the spectrum of white (Chapter 7, p.146147 Science for
lights visible colours? Life 9)
Why do we have blue skies and
red sunsets? Over to you - Worksheets
How is white light split up (Chapter 7, Year 9, Macmillan
website)

Science for Life 9
(dispersion)?
Mixing light colours.
Seeing colours absorption and
reflection of colours.
Coloured filters.
Light waves (7.5)
How does light travel?
Light is a form of radiation.
How do lasers work?
What are some uses of lasers?
How is light polarised?

Polarised sunglasses.
questions

Learning
collaboratively,
negotiate roles and
delegate tasks to
in teams.
Working with the
Students work
independently to
strategies, as

Science for Life 9
their learning.
Students seek and
respond to feedback
knowledge and
understanding,
They evaluate the

habits and make
appropriate
modifications.
Managing personal
learning
Students allocate
manage competing
set timeframes.
.
for their learning
school and at home,
anticipating the

Science for Life 9
actions.

Learning responding
Convey meaning by
message has been
effectively
communicated.
Subject specific
language.
Wide range of

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: It works like this Length of Unit: 23 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
understanding of: Making an electrical device <www.science4life.

Life 9) Textbook
range of biological, What are some every day
chemical and physical Practical Investigation Chapter 8, Science
electronic devices?
contexts. Electromagnet for Life 9
Electromagnets (8.1)
They give both (Chapter 8, p.149 Science for
qualitative and What is an electromagnet? Life 9) CSIRO
quantitative explanations What is a solenoid? <www.csiro.au>
of the relationships What are some uses for
between force, mass and Electric motor A Science Odyssey
electromagnets?
movement. Loudspeaker Interactive brain
The Maglev chain.
Science at work Generating electricity probe, technology
Metal detectors. in the home, atom
They use chemicals The electric bell.
(Chapter 8, p.151152 Science for builder, radio
(including biomaterials), Life 9) transmission
equipment, electronic How an electric motor works.
Activity <www.pbs.org/wgb
components and How loudspeakers work. h/aso/tryit/>
instruments responsibly Connecting up electric circuits
How electric generators work.
and safely. (Chapter 8, p.154 Science for
How electric guitars work. ABC Science
They select appropriate Life 9)
What is magnetic music? Getaway
equipment and Practical Activity <www.abc.net.au/sc
measurement procedures What are transformers and their ience/>
that will ensure a high uses? Charging a capacitor
degree of reliability in (Chapter 8, p.155 Science for
ABC Science Lab

Science for Life 9
data collected and enable World of electronics (8.2) Life 9) (Teachers)
valid conclusions to be <www.abc.net.au/la
What is termed electronics? Practical Investigations
drawn. bnotes/>
They present How do you connect electric Investigating diodes
experimental results circuits together? Investigating transistors <www.ktca.org/new
using appropriate data What are some circuit symbols? (Chapter 8, p.156157 Science for tons/>
presentation formats, The capacitor. Life 9)
and comment on the How Stuff Works
nature of experimental Diodes what they are the Practical Activities
<www.howstuffwor
errors. different types. Making a telephone ks.com>
Transistors npn, etc. A communication system
Integrated circuits and (Chapter 8, p.159161 Science for Switched on
microchips. Life 9) activities on energy

Communications (8.3) <www.energex.com
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How does a telephone work? Wave patterns cher/lower_sec.html
Analogue and digital signals. Radio waves >
Binary number system. Tinkering with a radio
The telephone network. QuestaconThe
National Science
Using microwaves. Life 9)
and Technology
Electromagnetic radiation. Practical Activity Centre, Canberra
Using satellites. <http://actein.edu.au
Steering an electron beam
/Questacon/index.ht
Faxes and modems. (Chapter 8, p. 164 Science for ml>
Electromagnetic pollution. Life 9)
Radio (8.4) Science Teachers
End of chapter summary and test Association of
What are radio waves? questions. Victoria
The difference between AM and (Chapter 8, p.167168 Science for <www.stav.vic.edu.
FM frequencies. Life 9) au>
Wave patterns on the CRO.
Using radio waves. Over to youWorksheets Over to you
(Chapter 8 Year 9)
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website) <www.science4life.
How does a television work? com.au/index.cgi?

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Types of TVs. sID=5&intArticleID
=73&det=1>
Electron beams.
Flat screen TVs.
Question test bank
Plasma screens. <www.science4life.
Key ideas and Checkpoint com.au/index.cgi?
questions sID=5&intArticleID
=11&det=1>
Mathematics Number
Use calculators for
arithmetic computations
involving several
operations on natural or
rational numbers, & for
rational approximations
of irrational numbers of
any size, including
numbers expressed in
scientific notation.
Working mathematically
Represent relationships
in mathematical terms.

and Social Development Students work collabo-
Learning
ratively, negotiate roles
and delegate tasks to
in teams.
Working with the

Science for Life 9
Students work
independently to
strategies, as
their learning.
Students seek and
respond to feedback
knowledge and
understanding,
They evaluate the
habits and make
appropriate
modifications.
Managing personal
learning
Students allocate
manage competing
set timeframes.

Science for Life 9
.
for their learning
school and at home,
anticipating the
actions.

Learning responding
Convey meaning by

message has been
effectively
communicated.
Subject specific
language.
Wide range of

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: Forensics Length of Unit: 23 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
Disciplined-based Science Science at work At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning students should have an
Students describe the Whos guilty? <www.science4life.
understanding of:
science base of science- (Chapter 9, p.169 Science for com.au>
related occupations in Science in your world
Life 9) Textbook
their local community. How can you determine if
Activities Chapter 9, Science
They use the relevant someone is guilty from
Marilyn Monroe for Life 9
science concepts and forensics?
relationships as one What is an autopsy? First on the scene
dimension of debating CSIRO
Forensics (9.1) Role play observation <www.csiro.au>
contentious and/or
ethically based science- (Chapter 9, p.170172 Science for
What is forensic science?
related issues of broad Life 9)
What is forensic medicine? ABC Science
community concern. Practical Investigation Getaway
What is forensic pathology? <www.abc.net.au/sc
Students formulate their Making casts
own hypotheses and What is the coroner and ience/>
inquest? (Chapter 9, p.173 Science for
plan and conduct
Life 9)
investigations in order to Why is it important to secure a ABC Science Lab
prove or disprove them. crime scene? Practical Activity (Teachers)
They use chemicals How is a crime scene secured? Comparing soil <www.abc.net.au/la
(including biomaterials), bnotes/>
What sort of observations need (Chapter 9, p.174 Science for
equipment, electronic to be made? Life 9)
components and New Scientist
instruments responsibly Shoeprints, treads and scratches. Practical Activities
<www.newscientist.
and safely. Soil investigation. Hair and fibres com/home.ns>
They present Hair, fibre and glass (9.2) Glass analysis

Science for Life 9
experimental results How is hair used as evidence? (Chapter 9, p.176 Science for Chemistry for kids
using appropriate data What sorts of fibres are Life 9) <www.chem4kids.c
presentation formats, om>
investigated? Activity
and comment on the
nature of experimental Forensics of glass. Interpreting evidence Science Teachers
errors. How evidence can be (Chapter 9, p.177178 Science for Association of
interpreted. Life 9) Victoria
Blood and DNA (9.3) Activities <www.stav.vic.edu.
au>
What is DNA? O.J. Simpson
Forensics of blood. DNA profiles Over to you
DNA profiling. (Chapter 9, p.181182 Science for (Chapter 9 Year 9)
Is DNA profiling accurate? Life 9) <www.science4life.

com.au/index.cgi?
Fingerprints and ink (9.4) Practical Activity
sID=5&intArticleID
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Forensic fingerprinting. (Chapter 9, p.182 Science for
Life 9) Question test bank
Forgery and altering
Practical Activities <www.science4life.
documentation. com.au/index.cgi?
Chromatography. Your own fingerprints sID=5&intArticleID
Key ideas and Checkpoint Forgery =11&det=1>
questions (Chapter 9, p.182185 Science for
Life 9)
Activity
Identical twins
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Fingerprints
Life 9)

Science for Life 9
End of chapter summary and test
questions.
Life 9)
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website)

Learning
collaboratively,
negotiate roles and
delegate tasks to
in teams.
Working with the
Students work
independently to
strategies, as
their learning.
Students seek and
respond to feedback
knowledge and
understanding,

Science for Life 9
They evaluate the
habits and make
appropriate
modifications.
Managing personal
learning
Students allocate

manage competing
set timeframes.
.
for their learning
school and at home,
anticipating the
actions.

Learning responding
Convey meaning by
message has been
effectively

Science for Life 9
communicated.
Subject specific
language.
Wide range of
Presenting
Subject-specific
in accordance with
purpose.

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: Mining Length of Unit: 2 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
A resource <www.science4life.
understanding of:
Students explain the (Chapter 10, p.190 Science for com.au>
behaviour and properties Science in your world
Life 9) Textbook
of materials in terms of Why study mining?
their constituent Practical Activity Chapter 10, Science
What is a natural resource? for Life 9
particles and the forces Metal and their ores
holding them together. Ores, minerals and metals (10.1) (Chapter 10, p.191 Science for
They identify and What are some naturally Life 9) CSIRO
classify the sources of occurring resources minerals? Practical Investigation <www.csiro.au>
wastes generated, and What are ores, minerals and
describe their Metal reactivity ABC Science
metals?
management, within the (Chapter 10, p.192 Science for Getaway
community and in Native metals and compounds.
Life 9) <www.abc.net.au/sc
industry. Changing metals (10.2) ience/>
Practical Activity
Science at work Slag and smelting. Properties of alloys ABC Science Lab
Students describe the Metal alloys and their (Chapter 10, p.195 Science for (Teachers)
science base of science- properties. Life 9) <www.abc.net.au/la
related occupations in Heat treatment of metals
Practical Investigation bnotes/>
their local community. annealing, normalising,
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science concepts and New Scientist
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dimension of debating What sorts of materials are Life 9)
contentious and/or mined?

Science for Life 9
ethically based science- Mining of coal and its uses. Activity Earthwatch
related issues of broad Types of miningopen cut Education and
community concern. Drawing pie charts Environment
mining, underground mining.
They use chemicals (Chapter 10, p.197 Science for <www.southeastwat
Where do we mine in Australia? Life 9) er.com.au/sewl/inde
(including biomaterials),
equipment, electronic Processing the ore (10.4) x.asp?link_id=30>
Activities
components and How is copper made?
instruments responsibly Flow diagrams Sustainable energy
and safely. What is froth flotation? Mines in Australia and the environment
They select appropriate Making iron. (Chapter 10, p.199200 Science for <www.sustainablee
equipment and Making steel. Life 9) nergy.qld.edu.au/act
measurement procedures ivity/activity2_1.ht
Steel products and its uses. Practical Activity ml>
that will ensure a high
degree of reliability in What is electroplating? Froth flotation

data collected and enable Mining and the environment (Chapter 10, p.202 Science for Over to you
valid conclusions to be (10.5) Life 9) (Chapter 10 Year 9)
drawn. <www.science4life.
Does mining affect the Practical Investigation
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environment? Making lead sID=5&intArticleID
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presentation formats, What is leaching? Electroplating
and comment on the How is the air quality affected? Question test bank
(Chapter 10, p.203204 Science
nature of experimental <www.science4life.
Key ideas and Checkpoint for Life 9)
errors. com.au/index.cgi?
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(MSDS) and risk (Chapter 10, p.206 Science for
assessment to evaluate Life 9)
the safety of their
investigations. End of chapter summary and test
questions.
Life 9)

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Learning
collaboratively,
negotiate roles and
delegate tasks to
in teams.
Working with the

Learning responding
Convey meaning by
message has been
effectively
communicated.
Subject specific
language.
Wide range of
Presenting
Subject-specific
in accordance with
purpose.

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: Restless Earth Length of Unit: 2 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
understanding of: Building a model <www.science4life.
Students apply concepts (Chapter 11, p.211 Science for com.au>

of geological time to Science in your world
Life 9) Textbook
elaborate their What do you know about
explanations of both Activities Chapter 11, Science
earthquakes?
natural selection and Have there been any recent Journey to the centre of the Earth for Life 9
evolution, and the origin Convection currents
events in the media lately?
and evolution of the CSIRO
Universe. Inside the Earth (11.1) Earth diagrams <www.csiro.au>
They give both What is inside the Earth? Modelling the crust and the
qualitative and mantle Earthquakes
The layers of the Earth.
quantitative explanations (Chapter 11, p.213214 Science for <www.iris.edu/seis
of the relationships What causes the Earths crust to Life 9)
mon>
between force, mass and move?
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movement. Convection currents in the
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<www.volcano.si.ed
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Students formulate their
own hypotheses and What is continental drift? Life 9)
plan and conduct What was considered as Earthwatch
investigations in order to Activities Education and
Gondwana?
prove or disprove them. Cartoon captions Environment
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Plotting earthquakes and er.com.au/sewl/inde
(including biomaterials), What are tectonic plates?
volcanoes x.asp?link_id=30>
equipment, electronic Is there evidence for this

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components and theory? Earthquakes in Australia
instruments responsibly What is GPS? Core sampling Scienceworks
and safely. Museum
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They construct working mountains Life 9)
<www.mov.vic.gov.
models and visual aids au/scienceworks/>
Do we have earthquakes or Activity
that demonstrate
scientific ideas. volcanoes in Australia?
Drawing rock diagrams Over to you
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com.au/index.cgi?
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folding. (Chapter 11, p.228 Science for Question test bank
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in the world of such. com.au/index.cgi?
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faults. questions.
Drawing rock diagrams. (Chapter 11, p.230231 Science for
Life 9)
Impact of Earth movements
(11.5)
Impact and effects of the Earths
movements tsunamis, (Chapter 11, Year 9, Macmillan
earthquakes, mud slides, website)
volcanic eruptions, etc.
Volcanic eruptions Mt.
Vesuvius, Mt. Pinatubo, Mt. St.
Helens, etc.
Volcanic ash clouds.
Earthquakes.
Benefits of volcanoes.
questions

Science for Life 9
Geography Geospatial skills
Accurately interpret
information on different
types of maps &
photographs at a range
of scales.
Use map evidence to
support explanations,
draw inferences &
predict associated
outcomes.

Learning
collaboratively,
negotiate roles and
delegate tasks to
in teams.
Working with the

Learning responding
Convey meaning by
message has been
effectively
communicated.
Subject specific
language.
Wide range of

Science for Life 9
Presenting
Subject-specific
in accordance with
purpose.

Science for Life 9
Year level: 9 Unit/Chapter Name: Space trek Length of Unit: 3 weeks

Standard Teaching:
Assessment
Learning Standard
Space trek <www.science4life.
understanding of:
Life 9) Textbook
range of biological, How vast is space?
chemical and physical Practical Activity Chapter 12, Science
What space treks do you know? for Life 9
contexts. Observing sunspots
Students apply concepts Our nearest star (12.1) (Chapter 12, p.234 Science for
of geological time to The Sun (Sol) is a star. Life 9) CSIRO
elaborate their <www.csiro.au>
What does the Sun consist of? Activity
explanations of both
natural selection and What type of star is the Sun? Galaxy zoo Australian Academy
evolution, and the origin In relation to the Earth, how big (Chapter 12, p.236 Science for of Science
and evolution of the is our Sun? Life 9) <www.sasta.asn.au/
Universe. The stormy surface of the Sun. qualityscience/midd
Practical Activities leyears/WesternCov
Science at work Sunspots and solar flares.
Red hot-white hot er.html>
They use chemicals Galaxies galore (12.2) A model pulsar
(including biomaterials),
equipment, electronic What is a galaxy? (Chapter 12, p.238241 Science for Search Sedna
Life 9) discovery
components and What galaxy are we in Milky
<www.universetoda
instruments responsibly Way. Activities y.com>
and safely. What shape is the Milky Way Star types
They select appropriate and how have astronomers
Observing the night sky How Stuff Works
equipment and arrived at this conclusion?
measurement procedures (Chapter 12, p.238242 Science for <www.howstuffwor

Science for Life 9
that will ensure a high What is a light-year? Life 9) ks.com>
degree of reliability in Types and shapes of galaxies. Practical Investigation
data collected and enable Milky Way
valid conclusions to be A universe of galaxies. Observing spectra <http://seds.lpl.arizo
drawn. What is a nebula? (Chapter 12, p.239 Science for na.edu/messier/mor
They construct working How is the universe viewed? Life 9) e/mw.html>
models and visual aids Radio telescopes. Activities
that demonstrate Getaway to all
scientific ideas. Telescopes in space. Communicating with ET
Australian
They present Stars (12.3) SETI at home observatories
experimental results Types of stars. (Chapter 12, p.243244 Science for <www.astronomy.or
using appropriate data Life 9) g.au>
presentation formats, What is a stars luminosity?
How are stars compared? Practical Activity

and comment on the Space animated
nature of experimental Spectra of stars. Wobbling star
explanations
errors. (Chapter 12, p.245 Science for <http://kids.msfc.na
Birth of stars.
Life 9) sa.gov>
Red giants.
Supernovas. Activity
Interpreting evidence Space Science
Pulsars. Institute
Black holes. (Chapter 12, p.177178 Science for <www.spacescience
Life 9) .org/Education/Curr
Observing the night sky.
Activities iculumDevelopment
The search for ET (12.4) /1.html>
Expanding universe model
What is the term
Time travel
extraterrestrial? NASA Goddard
(Chapter 12, p.246248 Science for space flight centre
Do they exist what evidence
Life 9) <http://imagine.gsfc
do scientists have?
.nasa.gov/index.htm
What is SETI? End of chapter summary and test l>
Hunting for planets. questions.
Alien life. (Chapter 12, p.251252 Science for NASA Goddard
Life 9) space flight centre
Is there any truth in science
fiction films? (teachers corner)
Over to youWorksheets <http://imagine.gsfc
The Big Bang (12.5) (Chapter 12, Year 9, Macmillan .nasa.gov/docs/teac

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Learning Domain, Dimension and

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Physical, Personal Interpersonal Working in teams

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from peers, teachers and

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Learning Domain, Dimension and

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Design, Investigating &

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Students explain the (Chapter 3, p.43 Science for Life 9)

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Human disasters, radiation leaks

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The nuclear debate (3.5)

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habits and make

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Civics and Community engagement

& economic issues in

Interdisciplinary Communication Listening, viewing &

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They construct working food?

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Why are Australians getting

Physical, Personal Health and Health knowledge &

Interpersonal Working in teams

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Students seek and

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Interdisciplinary Communication Listening, viewing &

Design, Investigating &

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Learning Domain, Dimension and

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How do plants flower?

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Design, Investigating &

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Learning Domain, Dimension and

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Key ideas and Checkpoint

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