Parramatta High School

Stages 5
Assessment Notification
Subject Science Class/Year Year 10
Task Type Depth Study Task Weighting 20%
Time Wk 6-7 Rooms
12th March 2023
Distribution Date 13/02/2023 Due Date
11.59pm via google classroom

CONTENT OUTCOMES TO BE ASSESSED:

Skills
› develops questions or hypotheses to be investigated scientifically SC5-4WS.
› produces a plan to investigate identified questions, hypotheses, or problems, individually and
collaboratively SC5-5WS.
› undertakes first-hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data and information, individually and
collaboratively SC5-6WS.
› processes, analyses, and evaluates data from first-hand investigations and secondary sources to develop
evidence-based arguments and conclusions SC5-7WS.
› applies scientific understanding and critical thinking skills to suggest possible solutions to identified
problems SC5-8WS.
› presents science ideas and evidence for a particular purpose and to a specific audience, using appropriate
scientific language, conventions and representations SC5-9WS.
Content
PW2 The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics. (ACSSU229) Students:
• a. describe the relationship between force, mass and acceleration
• d. analyse everyday situations involving motion in terms of Newton's laws

DESCRIPTION OF TASK:

This depth study consists of a series of lessons that are teacher guided, group and independent work.

• In groups of 3-4, students will conduct an experiment on Newton’s 2nd Law of motion.

• Students will then independently produce an experimental investigation report on Newton’s

2nd Law of motion in the form of a poster for submission.

A suggested timeline for completing this task is as follows.

Term 1
Week Lesson Task
Teacher-guided lesson and/or independent work.

The task will be posted on Google classroom. Your teacher will

explain the task and go through the Scientific Method. Ask any
1&2 questions to clarify your ideas.
Start
27/2/2023 Your teacher will randomly allocate you to groups of 4.
Week 6 In groups, students collaborate to generate and discuss ideas for
inquiry questions based on the resources given.
 Individually use the inquiry question and conduct background
research to develop a hypothesis.
In groups, plan the experiment include safety considerations and
Due identify appropriate technologies for accurate data collection. Test
12/03/2023 the experimental plan and make any changes.
Week 7
3&5
In groups conduct experiment to collect and share data, and picture
of experimental set up.

Individually write your report.

Individually write and check your report ready for submission on
6
Google classroom
Individually check your report and submit the poster on google
7
classroom

Submission will be via a special google classroom just for Yr 10 Depth Study.
Classroom code: coz5lyu

Please join Google Classroom using the code given, so that you have access to all the information
regarding the task.

NB: Students will attend all timetabled lessons or scheduled school activities on the school day prior to an
assessment task. Where a task is due later in the day, then students must attend all lessons prior to the task on that
day
If the student is absent for a valid reason consult the assessment handbook for all information relating to illness
and misadventure.
If proof of illness or leave is not approved, then the student’s assessment mark for that task may be reduced.