A 60 minute lesson in which students will compare shadows from point and extended light sources.
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In the Shadows
60 mins
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Suitable for years:
5
Curriculum
AC9S3H01
Examine how people use data to develop scientific explanations
AC9S4H01
Examine how people use data to develop scientific explanation
AC9S5U03
Identify sources of light, recognise that light travels in a straight path and describe how shadows are formed and light can be reflected and refracted
AC9S5H01
Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others
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
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
ACSSU080
Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
ACSHE081
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSIS218
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
ST3-3DP-T
Defines problems, and designs, modifies and follows algorithms to develop solutions
ST3-8PW-ST
Explains how energy is transformed from one form to another
ST3-3DP-T
Defines problems, and designs, modifies and follows algorithms to develop solutions
ST3-8PW-ST
Explains how energy is transformed from one form to another
VCSSU073
Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to inform personal and community decisions and to solve problems that directly affect people's lives
VCSSU080
Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
VCSIS086
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
VCSSU080
Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
VCSIS086
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
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