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Disciplined-based Science Science at work At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning students should have an
Students demonstrate understanding of: Using Morse code <www.science4life.
safe, technical uses of a (Chapter 1, p.1 Science for Life 8) com.au>
range of instruments and Science in your world
Practical Activities Textbook
chemicals. The science of using a
Where did the shell go? Chapter 1, Science
They make systematic telephone?
for Life 8
observations and Who invented the telephone Blowing up balloons
interpret recorded data What is a telegraph? Sticky cups
appropriately, according CSIRO
to the aims of the study. What is Morse code? How observant are you? <www.csiro.au>
Make systematic Scientific method investigated (Chapter 1, pp.34 Science for
observations. by examining Sir Alexander Life 8) Australian Academy
Fleming. of Science
Students justify their Practical Activities
<www.sasta.asn.au/
choice of instruments, Science is observing (1.1) Lowing and sucking qualityscience/midd
the accuracy of their What is an observation?
measurements and the Does it burn? leyears/WesternCov
What do you use to observe the Paper magic er.html>
conclusions drawn
against the prediction or environment around you? Dent the can
hypothesis investigated. What are the senses you use? ABC Science
Sugar and soap Getaway
Design investigations How might you use your (Chapter 1, pp. 56 Science for <www.abc.net.au/sc
that include senses? Life 8) ience/>
measurement, using Observations lead to questions.
standard laboratory New Scientist
practical investigations
(experiments).
an increasing number of
variables and solutions.
Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an
Air bag race <www.science4life.
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understanding of:
Students use the particle (Chapter 2, p.22 Science for Life 8) com.au>
model to explain Science in your world
Practical Investigations Textbook
structure and properties What is chemical reaction?
of matter, chemical Observing reactions Chapter 2, Science
How common are they? for Life 8
reactions and factors that Investigating rusting
influence rate. Investigating reactions (2.1)
(Chapter 2, p.2325 Science for Chemistry for kids
Science at work What are the reactants? Life 8) <www.chem4kids.c
Students demonstrate What is the product? om>
Practical Activity
safe, technical uses of a The Signs of a chemical
range of instruments and Hot or cold
reaction.
chemicals. (Chapter 2, p.27 Science for Life 8) A Science Odyssey
Types of reactions (2.2) Interactive - atom
Design investigations Practical Investigation builder
that include What is an exothermic reaction? <www.pbs.org/wgb
Making photos
measurement, using What is combustion? h/aso/tryit/>
standard laboratory (Chapter 2, p.28 Science for Life 8)
What are some common
instruments and exothermic reactions? Activity ABC Science
equipment and methods
What is an endothermic Generalising Getaway
to improve accuracy in
measurement. reaction? (Chapter 2, p.30 Science for Life 8) <www.abc.net.au/sc
ience/>
Make systematic What are some common
Practical Investigations
observations and endothermic reactions?
The hypo cross ABC Science Lab
interpret recorded data What are photochemical
Design your own (Teachers)
appropriately, according reactions?
Quirky science
What is a catalyst? (Chapter 2, p.38 Science for Life 8) activities
What are they used for/ <www.grandpapenc
What are some common End of chapter summary and test il.com/science/scien
catalysts? questions. ce.htm>
Decomposition of peroxide. (Chapter 2, p. 4042 Science for
Life 8) Mad Scientists
Enzymes.
Network - 24hour
Chemical inhibitors. exploding
Conservation of matter (2.5) laboratory
<www.madsci.org>
What is matter?
When a chemical reaction takes New Scientist
place how is matter conserved? <www.newscientist.
The law of conservation of com/home.ns>
matter.
Key ideas and Checkpoint CSIRO
questions <www.csiro.au>
Question test bank
<www.science4life.
com.au/index.cgi?
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Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an
Iron for breakfast <www.science4life.
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understanding of:
Students use the particle (Chapter 3, p.43 Science for Life 8) com.au>
model to explain Science in your world
Activity Textbook
structure and properties Nutritional information on food
of matter and chemical Research an element Chapter 3, Science
packaging.
reactions. for Life 8
Testing for iron in food. (Chapter 3, p.46 Science for Life 8)
Science at work Practical Activities
Elements (3.1) Chemistry for kids
Students demonstrate Metals and non-metals <www.chem4kids.c
What is an element?
safe, technical uses of a om>
range of instruments and What are atoms? Metal flame test
chemicals. What are some common (Chapter 3, p.47 Science for Life 8)
A Science Odyssey
They make systematic elements? Activity Interactive - atom
observations and How many different naturally builder
Making a buckyball
interpret recorded data occurring elements are there? <www.pbs.org/wgb
appropriately, according Elements represented as (Chapter 3, p.49 Science for Life 8) h/aso/tryit/>
to the aims of the study. symbols. Activities
Students justify their The periodic table. Molecules game ABC Science
choice of instruments, Getaway
the accuracy of their How is the periodic table Pie chart
<www.abc.net.au/sc
measurements and the organised? Writing formulas ience/>
conclusions drawn How do you read the periodic (Chapter 3, p.5152 Science for
against the prediction or table? Life 8) ABC Science Lab
hypothesis investigated. Metals and non-metals.
Practical Investigations (Teachers)
timeframes, prioritising
their available time,
utilising appropriate
resources and
demonstrating
motivation.
Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an
understanding of: Skin cancer <www.science4life.
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Explain the structure and (Chapter 4, p.64 Science for Life 8) com.au>
function of cells and Science in your world
Practical Investigation Textbook
how different cells work What area cells?
together. Using a microscope Chapter 4, Science
Do only living things have for Life 8
Science at work cells? (Chapter 4, p.6568 Science for
What are unicellular things? Life 8)
Students demonstrate CSIRO
safe, technical uses of a What are multicellular things? Practical Investigation <www.csiro.au>
range of instruments and Examining cells
chemicals. Using a microscope (4.1)
(Chapter 4, p.72 73 Science for ABC Science Lab
They make systematic What is a microscope? (Teachers)
Life 8)
observations and How are they useful? www.abc.net.au/lab
interpret recorded data Practical Activities notes/>
Light microscope.
appropriately, according Comparing cells
to the aims of the study. Electron microscope.
Building a body ABC Science
Students justify their Plant and animal cells (4.2)
(Chapter 4, p.76 Science for Life 8) Getaway
choice of instruments, What is the difference between www.abc.net.au/scie
the accuracy of their Practical Investigation nce/>
a plant and an animal cell?
measurements and the The size of cells
conclusions drawn What do they look like?
against the prediction or What are the function and parts (Chapter 4, p.78 Science for Life 8) New Scientist
<www.newscientist.
hypothesis investigated. of a cell?
com/home.ns>
They use appropriate Types of cells (4.3) Investigation
diagrams and symbols
Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an
Model Heart <www.science4life.
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understanding of:
Explain the structure and (Chapter 5, p.86 Science for Life 8) com.au>
function of cells and Science in your world
Practical Activity Textbook
how different cells work What is the cardiovascular
together. Examining blood cells Chapter 5, Science
system?
for Life 8
Students explain the Why is it important to live (Chapter 5, p.89 Science for Life 8)
relationships in living healthily to maintain the Practical Investigation CSIRO
systems. system?
Blood pressure <www.csiro.au>
Analyse what is needed Heart transplants.
for living things to (Chapter 4, p.92 Science for Life 8)
survive. Whats in blood (5.1) Diagrams of human
Practical Activity anatomy
Science at work How many litres of blood are
there in the average human Measuring blood pressure <www.enchantedlea
Students demonstrate body? (Chapter 5, p.92 Science for Life 8) rning.com/subjects/
safe, technical uses of a anatomy/titlepage.s
Why is blood so important? Activities html>
range of instruments.
What is blood a suspension of? Your bloodstream
Students justify their
choice of instruments, What is plasma and what is its Interpreting data Interactive body
the accuracy of their role? systems
(Chapter 4, p.9294 Science for
measurements and the What are red blood cells? Life 8) <www.betterhealth.
conclusions drawn vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bh
Why are they red?
against the prediction or Practical Activities csite.nsf/pages/inter
hypothesis investigated. What do red blood cells do? actbodysystems?
The heart beat
They use appropriate What are white blood cells? OpenDocument>
Slowing blood flow
Cloning
Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an
Gone forever <www.science4life.
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understanding of:
Students explain the (Chapter 6, p.106 Science for com.au>
relationships, past and Science in your world
Life 8) Textbook
present, in living and What is a habitat?
non-living systems, in Activities Chapter 6, Science
What is an adaptation? for Life 8
particular ecosystems, Four different Australian
and human impact on How do things adapt to differing
environments
these systems. situations/environs? Sustainable energy
Biotic factors
Analyse what is needed Australian environments (6.1) and the environment
(Chapter 6, p.107109 Science for <www.sustainablee
for living things to What makes up the Australian Life 8)
survive, thrive or adapt, nergy.qld.edu.au/act
environment? Practical Activity ivity/activity2_1.ht
now and in the future.
What is an organism? ml>
Science at work Salty fish in freshwater
What are biotic factors?
Students demonstrate (Chapter 4, p.111 Science for
What are abiotic factors? Life 8) CSIRO energy and
safe, technical uses of a renewables research
range of instruments. What the term environment Activities <www.csiro.au/csir
means. o/content/standard/p
They make systematic Case study of different dunes
observations and What are some different s14s,,.html>
Australian environments? Seal or koala?
interpret recorded data
appropriately, according What makes each environment Characteristics to survive Wild watch
to the aims of the study. different? (Chapter 6, p.111114 Science for <www.abc.net.au/w
Students justify their Life 8) ildwatch/>
Adaptations (6.2)
choice of instruments, Environment
the accuracy of their How have some living things
Practical Investigations
fieldwork, they Behaviour adaptations. ABC Science Lab
demonstrate use of basic How have organisms adapted in Wattle seeds (Teachers)
sampling procedures and Design your own experiment <www.abc.net.au/la
order to survive?
represent relationships in bnotes/>
(Chapter 4, p.117 Science for
ecosystems graphically. Australian plants (6.3)
Life 8)
Students use simulations The stomata of a plant.
Practical Investigation CSIRO
to predict the effect of What is the role of stomata? <www.csiro.au>
changes in an Eating adaptations
ecosystem. What is plant transpiration? Over to you
(Chapter 4, p.119 Science for
What is turgid? Life 8) (Chapter 6 Year 8)
How do plants adapt to fire and <www.science4life.
Practical Activity
drought? com.au/index.cgi?
Flower adaptations. Cress seeds sID=5&intArticleID
(Chapter 4, p.121 Science for =60&det=1>
What are the parts of some
Life 8)
Australian flora? Question test bank
Activity <www.science4life.
Variation and natural selection
(6.4) Drawing and interpreting maps com.au/index.cgi?
sID=5&intArticleID
What can cause a variation in an (Chapter 4, p.123 Science for =47&det=1>
organism? Life 8)
What are some causes of
environmental changes? End of chapter summary and test
questions.
Cod or carp?
Key ideas and Checkpoint
questions
productiondesigning
own practical
investigation.
Producing
Students work
safely/hygienically with
a range of tools and
equipment, including
some which are
complex, and manage
materials/ingredients,
components and
processes to produce
products and systems,
taking full account of the
appropriateness of their
properties, charac-
teristics or expected
outputs in meeting
requirements of design
briefsdesigning own
practical investigation.
Students select
appropriate equipment
and techniques to safely
test and evaluate the
performance of their
products/systems
designing own practical
investigation.
Reasoning, processing
and inquiry
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Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an
Teaching a hearing impaired <www.science4life.
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understanding of:
Use everyday examples person com.au>
of sound to show how Science in your world
(Chapter 7, p.127 Science for Textbook
the thermodynamic What is sound? Life 8)
model describes energy Chapter 7, Science
How do we hear? Practical Activities for Life 8
and change, and force
and motion. How do you acquire hearing Tuning fork
loss? Interactive body
Science at work Talk vibrations
What types of hearing loss are systemsthe ear
Students demonstrate there? Vibrating ruler <www.betterhealth.
safe, technical uses of a Conductive hearing loss. Wobble board vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bh
range of instruments. Seeing waves csite.nsf/pages/inter
Inner ear hearing loss.
They make systematic actbodysystems?
Mixed hearing loss. (Chapter 7, p.128130 Science for
observations and OpenDocument>
Life 8)
interpret recorded data Mixed hearing loss.
appropriately, according Practical Activities Diagrams of human
Central hearing loss.
to the aims of the study. Ruler rumble anatomy
Students justify their What is sound? (7.1) <www.enchantedlea
Seeing sound
choice of instruments, How is sound produced? rning.com/subjects/
Frequency of insects anatomy/titlepage.s
the accuracy of their Anything that vibrates can
measurements and the (Chapter 7, p.132 Science for html>
produce a sound. Life 8)
conclusions drawn
against the prediction or Musical instruments.
Practical Activities Mad Scientists
hypothesis investigated. Sound waves. Network24hour
Sound through solids
exploding
resources and
demonstrating
motivation.
Network24hour
Controlling heat (8.5) End of chapter summary and test exploding
Can you control heat? questions. laboratory
How is heat controlled in a (Chapter 8, p.166168 Science for <www.madsci.org>
house? Life 8)
Quirky science
Key ideas and Checkpoint
questions Over to youWorksheets activities
(Chapter 8, Year 8, Macmillan <www.grandpapenc
website) il.com/science/scien
ce.htm>
Solar schools
<www1.sedo.energy
.wa.gov.au/pages/so
lar_schools.asp>
Concepts of energy
<www.lmpc.edu.au/
characteristics or
expected outputs in
meeting requirements of
design briefs designing
own practical
investigation.
(A model house, Chapter
8, p.163 Science for Life 8)
an increasing number of
variables and solutions.
Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an
Making an electrical gadget <www.science4life.
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understanding of:
Use everyday examples (Chapter 9, p.169 Science for com.au>
of electricity using Science in your world
Life 8)
machines, tools and What do you use electricity for?
Practical Investigations Textbook
appliances to show how Electricity in nature.
the thermodynamic Battery, bulb and switch Chapter 9, Science
model describes energy What is electricity (9.1) for Life 8
Conductor or insulator
and change, and force What is electricity?
and motion. (Chapter 9, p.170172 Science for
Crocodile clips
What is an electric circuit? Life 8)
Science at work
Electric current. Practical Activities
Students demonstrate Newtons Apple
Measuring electric current. Making a current detector www.ktca.org/newt
safe, technical uses of a
range of instruments. Using an ammeter. Using an ammeter ons/>
They make systematic Conductors and insulators. Resistance wires
observations and Some examples of good How Stuff Works
(Chapter 9, p.171173 Science for
interpret recorded data insulators and good conductors. Life 8) <www.howstuffwor
appropriately, according ks.com>
Resistors and resistance. Practical Activities
to the aims of the study.
Resistance in wires.
Students justify their Connecting bulbs Scienceworks
choice of instruments, Batteries and bulbs (9.2) Connecting batteries Museum
the accuracy of their <www.mov.vic.gov.
How do you connect a battery in (Chapter 9, p.175176 Science for au/scienceworks/>
measurements and the a circuit? Life 8)
conclusions drawn
against the prediction or How do you connect a bulb in a
information.
Explore ideas of others.
Work cooperatively to
achieve a shared purpose
within realistic time
frame.
Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an
Materials <www.science4life.
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understanding of:
Students explain the (Chapter 10, p.190 Science for com.au>
relationships, past and Science in your world
Life 8)
present, in living and What different materials do you Textbook
non-living systems, in Activities
use everyday? Chapter 10, Science
particular ecosystems, What different clothing What am I? for Life 8
and human impact on Tables and keys
materials are there?
these systems.
What are resources? (10.1) (Chapter 10, p.193 Science for Sustainable energy
Science at work Life 8) and the environment
What is a resource? <www.sustainablee
Students demonstrate Practical Investigation
safe, technical uses of a What are some resources? nergy.qld.edu.au/act
range of instruments and What are natural resources? New materials ivity/activity2_1.ht
chemicals. (Chapter 10 p.194195 Science for ml>
What are some examples of
They make systematic Life 8)
natural resources?
observations and Activities Water watch
What are some processed <www.waterwatch.
interpret recorded data resources? Running taps org.au>
appropriately, according
to the aims of the study. What are some examples of Stop wasting water
processed resources? Water in the garden Streams Alive
Students justify their
choice of instruments, What are alloys? (Chapter 10 p.197199 Science for <www.streamwatch.
the accuracy of their The value of our resources? Life 8) org.au>
measurements and the
Water as a resource (10.2) Practical Investigation
conclusions drawn
against the prediction or How is water a resource? Water quality at home Bureau of
Learning
team member.
Support other team
members to share
information.
Explore ideas of others.
Work cooperatively to
achieve a shared purpose
within realistic time
frame.
Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activity Website
Learning understanding students should have an
understanding of: Collecting rocks <www.science4life.
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Disciplined-based Science Science knowledge and At the completion of this unit Activities Website
Learning understanding students should have an
Apollo 13 <www.science4life.
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understanding of:
Distinguish ideas about Dreamtime legend com.au>
the Universe that have a Science in your world Textbook
(Chapter 12, p.232 Science for
scientific basis from Australian Dreamtime Life 8) Chapter 12, Science
those that do not. astronomy.
Practical Activities for Life 8
Science at work Legends and astronomical truth.
Day and night Aboriginal
Students make How the earth moves (12.1)
systematic observations Heating by the suns rays Astronomy
The earths rotation. <http://library.think
and interpret recorded The four seasons
data appropriately, Why do we have day and night? quest.org/C005462/i
Comparing planets ndex2.html> and
according to the aims of What is the difference between
the study. (Chapter 12, p.233236 Science for <http://www.questa
the earths rotation and a
Life 8) con.edu.au/html/the
Students justify their revolution?
Activity _emu.html>
choice of instruments, What is the earths axis?
the accuracy of their What is the earths orbit? Mapping the sky Milky Way
measurements and the <http://seds.lpl.arizo
Why is Melbourne cooler than (Chapter 12, p.237 Science for
conclusions drawn na.edu/messier/mor
Cairns? Life 8)
against the prediction or e/mw.html>
hypothesis investigated. Why do we have seasons? Practical Activities
They use appropriate The changing moon (12.2) Moon phase model The 9 planet solar
diagrams and symbols Moon model system virtual tour
when reporting on their Early astronomy about the
<www.seds.org/nine
investigations. moon. (Chapter 12, p.239 Science for
planets/nineplanets/
Phases of the moon from a Life 8)
Students make and use nineplanets.html>
CSIRO
<www.csiro.au>
Over to you
(Chapter 12 Year 8)
<www.science4life.
com.au/index.cgi?
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=60&det=1>
Question test bank
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learning
Complete short, extended
and group tasks within set
timeframes, prioritising
their available time,
utilising appropriate
resources and
demonstrating motivation.
Presenting
Communicate
investigations.