A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how town planning can reduce the impact of flooding.
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Flood Simulation Experiment
60 mins
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Suitable for years:
5 - 6
Curriculum
ACSHE220
Scientific knowledge is used to inform personal and community decisions
ACSSU096
Sudden geological changes and extreme weather events can affect Earth's surface
ACSHE098
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSHE100
Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions
ACSIS104
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS221
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
ST3-10ES-S
Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
ST3-11DI-T
Explains how digital systems represent data, connect together to form networks and transmit data
ST3-10ES-S
Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
VCSSU079
Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth's surface
VCSSU079
Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface
AC9S3H01
Examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations
AC9S4H01
Examine how people use data to develop scientific explanation
AC9S5H01
Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others
AC9S5H02
Investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions
AC9S5I02
Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct i
AC9S5I03
Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S5I05
Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions
AC9S6H01
Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others
AC9S6H02
Investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions
AC9S6I02
Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct in
AC9S6I03
Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S6I05
Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions
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