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Physical World Lesson Title Curriculum Description What Are Forces? SC4-PW1 An introduction into forces and their effects on objects. Drawing Forces SC4-PW1 How to draw the actions of forces onto objects to understand how they affect motion. Balanced and Unbalanced Forces SC4-PW1 Learning to identify unbalanced and balanced forces, and the applying and receiving forces. Levers SC4-PW1 Smart lesson on levers and the classes of levers. Inclined Planes SC4-PW1 Lesson on inclined planes and applications as wedges and screws. Wheels, Axles and Pulleys SC4-PW1 Simple machines lesson on the wheel and axle and the pulley. Gears SC4-PW1 Simple machines lesson on the gear. Bicycle Investigation SC4-PW1 Applying the knowledge of simple machines to investigate the use of gears, wheels, axles, pulleys and levels in bicycles. Extension - Newton's First Law SC4-PW1 Lesson on inertia. Extension - Newton's Second Law SC4-PW1 Lesson on Newton's Second Law. Extension - Newton's Third Law SC4-PW1 Learning to identify unbalanced and balanced forces, and identifying the applying and receiving forces. Extension - Calculating Net Force SC4-PW2 Introduction to calculating net force on objects. Extension - Earth's Magnetic Field SC4-PW3 Introduction to the Earth's magnetic field and compasses. Extension - Electrostatic Force SC4-PW4 A more in-depth look at the causes and effects of electrostatic forces. Extension - Friction SC4-PW5 An in-depth look at the causes and effects of friction and drag. Extension - Gear Ratio SC4-PW6 Gear wheels and problems involving gear ratios. Extension - Planetary Motion SC4-PW7 Smart Lesson exploring how gravity causes planets and satellites to move in orbits. Extension - Tides SC4-PW8 Introduction to how the sun and moon control the tides. Ancient Tools and Weapons SC4-PW1 A look at some ancient weapons and tools, and the machines that made them work. Comparing Robots SC4-PW1 This lesson shows how robots all contain simple machines. Fact or Friction? SC4-PW1 This lesson describes useful friction and unwanted friction. Safety Systems SC4-PW1 This lesson describes how we use our knowledge of forces to stay safe. Sports Science SC4-PW1 A lesson on how we use our knowledge of forces in Sports Science. A Ramp as a Simple Machine (Experiment) SC4-PW1 Quantitative investigation designed to study how a ramp works as an inclined plane. Build a Marshmallow Blaster (Experiment) SC4-PW1 Quantitative investigation to study the relationship between mass and acceleration. Friction Invesitgation (Experiment) SC4-PW1 This investigation will demonstrate friction in action. Levers (Experiment) SC4-PW1 Comparing the three classes of lever, with an emphasis on qualitative observations and real-life applications. Contact and Non-Contact Forces SC4-PW2 Classifying forces based on whether they are contact or non-contact. Gravity SC4-PW2 An introduction to gravitational forces, weight, mass and gravity’s effect in the solar system. Magnetism SC4-PW2 An introduction to magnets and magnetic fields. Build an Electroscope (Experiment) SC4-PW2 Investigation on static electricity and electrostatic forces. Mapping Magnetic Fields (Experiment) SC4-PW2 Investigation into the shapes of magnetic fields and the nature of magnetic forces. What Is Energy? SC4-PW3 A quick introduction to energy. Physical World Kinetic Energy SC4-PW3 Introduction to the types of kinetic energy. Potential Energy SC4-PW3 Introduction to the types of potential energy. Identifying KE or PE SC4-PW3 Exercises in identifying types of energy. Units of Energy SC4-PW3 Introduction to the SI units used to measure energy. Converting between Joules (J) & Kilojoules (kJ) SC4-PW3 Practice of kilojoule to joule conversions. Converting between Kilojoules (kJ) & Megajoules (MJ) SC4-PW3 Practice converting kilojoules to megajoules. Law of Conservation of Energy SC4-PW3 Introduction to the Law of Conservation of Energy. Introduction to Heat Transfer SC4-PW3 Introduction to the processes by which heat moves. Heat Transfer SC4-PW3 Overview of conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction SC4-PW3 Explanation of conduction as a method of heat transfer and its relation to the particle model of matter. Convection SC4-PW3 Explanation of convection as a method of heat transfer. Radiation SC4-PW3 Explanation of radiation as a method of heat transfer and how different coloured objects absorb different amounts of radiation. Introduction to Conductors and Insulators SC4-PW3 Introduction to conductors and insulators. Conductors and Insulators SC4-PW3 Introduction to conductors and insulators with some common examples. Electricity SC4-PW3 An overview of electricity; current, resistance, voltage, series and parallel circuits. Electric Currents SC4-PW3 Introduction to energy transfer in electric circuits and symbols of common circuit components. Current SC4-PW3 Explanation of electrical current and ammeters. Resistance SC4-PW3 Introduction to resistance in circuit components and wires. Voltage SC4-PW3 Introduction to voltage, voltmeters and voltage drops. Introduction to Ohm's Law SC4-PW3 Introduction to Ohm's Law and how it is used to relate current, voltage and resistance. Batteries SC4-PW3 Introduction to batteries focusing on the difference between wet cell and dry cell batteries. Conductors and Insulators SC4-PW3 Explanation of electrical conductors and insulators, and their use in circuits. Circuits in Series SC4-PW3 Introduction to series circuits focusing on current and voltage across circuit components. Circuits in Parallel SC4-PW3 Introduction to parallel circuits with an explanation of how current and voltage act in these circuits. Extension - Energy Calculations SC4-PW3 Calculating kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy. Extension - Qualitative and Quantitative Data SC4-PW3 Qualitative and quantitative methods for measuring energy. Building a Solar Oven (Experiment) SC4-PW3 Investigation on constructing a solar oven to heat water. Energy in Skate Parks (Experiment) SC4-PW3 Investigation into the relationship between mass and gravitational potential energy using the PhET skate park simulation. Investigating Heat Energy (Experiment) SC4-PW3 Comparison of different materials and their heat conduction abilities. Static Electricity (Experiment) SC4-PW3 Investigation into static electricity and how it can be used to levitate objects. Energy Transformations SC4-PW4 Examples of energy being converted from one form to another. Displaying Energy Transformations SC4-PW4 Energy flow charts and Sankey diagrams. Energy Transformation and Food SC4-PW4 How our bodies use energy from food. Useful and Wasted Energy SC4-PW4 Waste energy created in energy transformations. Physical World Extension - Cogeneration and Engines SC4-PW4 Internal and external combustion engines. Cars of the Future SC4-PW4 How cars are designed to transfer energy, and the modern designs that are using clean energy. Energy Efficient Houses SC4-PW4 Smart Lesson on maximising energy efficiency in houses. The Development of Flight SC4-PW4 The history of airplanes, and their evolution in design and energy efficiency. The Power Grid and You SC4-PW4 How energy travels from power stations to the home. Bouncy Balls and Energy Efficiency (Experiment) SC4-PW4 Investigation on the energy transformations and efficiency in bouncy balls. Energy Transformations (Experiment) SC4-PW4 Investigation of energy transformations occurring in four scenarios. Rube Goldberg Machine (Experiment) SC4-PW4 Investigation into the energy transformations and transfers that take place in Rube Goldberg machines. Earth and Space Lesson Title Curriculum Description Earth's Structure SC4-ES1 Explanation of the layers of the Earth. Earth Processes SC4-ES1 Introduction to geological time, pressure and heat within the Earth. Weathering and Erosion SC4-ES1 Explanation of how erosion breaks rocks down. Introduction to Minerals SC4-ES1 Explanation of the criteria that a substance must meet to be classified as a mineral. Identifying Minerals SC4-ES1 Explanation of how we use physical features classify and identify minerals. Igneous Rocks SC4-ES1 Explanation of how igneous rocks form and the differences between intrusive and extrusive rocks. Sedimentary Rocks SC4-ES1 Introduction to the formation of sedimentary rocks and the difference between clastic, crystalline and organic sedimentary rocks. Metamorphic Rocks SC4-ES1 Explanation of how metamorphic rocks form. The Rock Cycle SC4-ES1 Explanation of the rock cycle. Extension - Australian Landforms formed by Physical Weathering, Erosion and Sedimentation SC4-ES1 A tour through Australian landforms and landscapes affected by physical weathering, erosion and sedimentation. Extension - Australian Landforms formed by Volcanism and Chemical Weathering SC4-ES1 A tour through Australian landforms and landscapes that have been affected by volcanism and chemical weathering. Extension - Dissecting the Earth SC4-ES1 A journey to the centre of the Earth, focusing on minerals that make up the Earth's layers Extension - Geological Time SC4-ES1 The concept of deep time and the Geological Timescale. Australian Fossils SC4-ES1 Palaeontology and fossils, with a focus on the Ediacaran biota, fish of Gogo Station and dinosaurs of Winton. Martian Geology SC4-ES1 The geology and history of Mars. Minerals and Rocks as Resources SC4-ES1 Explanation of how rocks and minerals are used as resources. Mining and Mineral Exploration SC4-ES1 How coal and uranium are mined in Australia, with an emphasis on how geologists uncover these resources. Volcanology SC4-ES1 Volcanoes and how scientists study them. Build a Geological Timescale (Experiment) SC4-ES1 Investigation in understanding the age of the Earth and everything in it. Build a Stratigraphic Column (Experiment) SC4-ES1 Investigation in understanding how geologists use stratigraphic columns to study the Earth. Cooling Crystals (Experiment) SC4-ES1 Investigation in growing crystals. Simulating Erosion (Experiment) SC4-ES1 Investigation in understanding the process of simulating erosion. Baked Rocks in the Lachlan Fold Belt SC4-ES1 Science Comprehension lesson about the Lachlan Fold Belt, a metamorphic rock structure. Hot Rocks of the Cosgrove Hotspot Track SC4-ES1 Science Comprehension lesson about the Cosgrove Hotspot Track, a chain of extinct volcanoes. Zircons are Forever SC4-ES1 Science Comprehension lesson about zircons, a type of durable rock. Comparing Minerals SC4-ES1 Data on different minerals and their properties for students to interpret. The Universe SC4-ES2 Introducing the solar system, planets, stars and constellations. Gravity SC4-ES2 Gravity and orbits. Comets SC4-ES2 Comets. Asteroids and Meteoroids SC4-ES2 Asteroids and meteoroids. Earth, Moon and Sun SC4-ES2 Introduction to the postions and movements of the Earth, Moon and Sun. Earth and Space Day and Night SC4-ES2 Different day lengths at different times of the year. Time Zones SC4-ES2 Time zones are and why they exist. Seasons SC4-ES2 Why different seasons occur. Phases SC4-ES2 The different phases of the moon. Tides SC4-ES2 How the Sun, Moon, and Earth interact to create tides. Lunar Eclipse SC4-ES2 What Lunar Eclipses are and how they occur. Solar Eclipse SC4-ES2 What Solar Eclipses are and how they occur. Extension - Earth's Magnetic Field SC4-ES2 Introduction to the Earth's magnetic field, compasses and the aurora. Extension - Planetary Motion SC4-ES2 Extension lesson about how and why planets move around the Sun. Calendars and the Solar Year SC4-ES2 The development of calendars, including a section on the Indigenous Australian calendars. Exploring Space SC4-ES2 Humans in space and space missions including: Apollo 11, Curiosity, New Horizons and Voyager 1. Indigenous Constellations SC4-ES2 The use of constellations in Indigenous Australian peoples lives. Models of the Solar System SC4-ES2 Development of the Geocentric and Heliocentric Models of the Solar System. Satellites SC4-ES2 Introducing satellites and their uses, including in GPS and the International Space Station. Telescopes SC4-ES2 How telescopes were developed, including the Hubble Space Telescope. Making a Sundial (Experiment) SC4-ES2 Creating a sundial. Modelling Gravity (Experiment) SC4-ES2 Experiment to simulate the motion of planets around the Sun and the Moon around the Earth. Modelling the Earth, Moon and Sun (Experiment) SC4-ES2 Experiment using a light source to simulate day, night and eclipses with models of the Earth and Moon. Making a Pinhole Camera (Experiment) SC4-ES2 Investigation to indirectly observe the Sun with a pinhole camera. Using a Pinhole Camera to Calculate Diameter of the Sun (Experiment) SC4-ES2 Investigation to observe the sun and estimate its diameter with a pinhole camera. Sunlight and Seasons (Experiment) SC4-ES2 Investigation to simulate how solar energy hits different parts of the Earth. Introduction to Earth's Resources SC4-ES3 Introduction to Earth resources, including renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources SC4-ES3 Introduction to the different energy sources used in Australia and whether they are renewable or non-renewable. Fossil Fuels as a Resource SC4-ES3 The different types of fossil fuels and how they are formed. Soil as a Resource SC4-ES3 The formation of fertile soil and the importance of sustaining it. Minerals and Ores as Resources SC4-ES3 Other resources from rocks; especially gemstones and metals. Mining SC4-ES3 Mineral resources, processes of extraction and ways to make them more sustainable. Nuclear Fuel as a Resource SC4-ES3 Introduction to nuclear fuel as a non-renewable resource. Living Things as a Resource SC4-ES3 Introduction to the concept that living things are renewable resources. Air as a Resource SC4-ES3 Introduction to air as a resource. Focusing on how photosynthesis results in balanced oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. Wind as a Resource SC4-ES3 Wind, wind formation and convection cells. Wind Turbines SC4-ES3 How wind turbines are used to produce electricity. Earth and Space Solar Energy SC4-ES3 Introduction to solar energy, insolation and methods of collecting and using solar energy. Water Power SC4-ES3 The various ways we can use water to produce electricity. Extension - Investigation: Coal vs. Solar for Australia's Future SC4-ES3 Compares coal and solar energy as non-renewable and renewable resources. Antarctica, a Shared Continent SC4-ES3 The shared scientific community of Antarctica. Changing Seasons SC4-ES3 How seasonal changes affect people in a variety of activities. Renewable Energy SC4-ES3 The renewable energy options that Australia has available. Science, Tradition and Modern Medicine SC4-ES3 Connections between science, tradition and modern medicine. Solar Oven (Experiment) SC4-ES3 Investigation in heating water with a solar oven. Turbine Power (Experiment) SC4-ES3 Investigation exploring how wind and hydro turbines respond to different loads. Weather In A Jar (Experiment) SC4-ES3 Investigation exploring the factors that lead to cloud and rain formation. Water on Earth SC4-ES4 Introduction to the distribution of water on Earth. The Water Cycle as a Closed System SC4-ES4 Introduction to closed and open systems with examples of each. States of Water SC4-ES4 Introduction to the states of water. Water Cycle SC4-ES4 Introduction to the water cycle. Influences on the Water Cycle SC4-ES4 Describes the factors that influence the progression of the water cycle. Extension - Aquifers SC4-ES4 Introduction to aquifers, how they form, and what they're used for. Extension - Desalination SC4-ES4 Explanation of how reverse osmosis and distillation are used to turn seawater into drinking water. Extension - Irrigation SC4-ES4 How we water our plants, covering the spray and flood irrigation types. Extension - Water Conservation SC4-ES4 How we recycle water and why we do it. Water Management SC4-ES4 The importance of effective water management skills in Australia. Evaporation (Experiment) SC4-ES4 Investigation exploring the connection between surface area and evaporation. Make Your Own Aquifer (Experiment) SC4-ES4 Investigation exploring the formation and extraction of groundwater. Living World Lesson Title Curriculum Description Introduction to Classification SC4-LW1 The principles of classification. Uses of Classification SC4-LW1 Why classification is useful to scientists, especially biologists. Living or Non-Living? SC4-LW1 How to classify things as living or non-living, with a introduction to unicellular and multicellular organisms. MRS GREN SC4-LW1 Introduction to the seven life processes. Types of Keys SC4-LW1 How to read and build dichotomous keys. Linnaean Classification SC4-LW1 Carolus Linnaeus and his contributions to the field of taxonomy, including the seven levels of classification. Binomial Nomenclature SC4-LW1 Binomial nomenclature and writing scientific names. Species and Hybrids SC4-LW1 The reproductive definition of species and hybrids. Extension - Animal Phyla SC4-LW1 Animals classified at the level of phylum. Extension - The Six Kingdoms SC4-LW1 The six major kingdoms of life. Extension - Vertebrates SC4-LW1 Vertebrates and the place of humans on the Tree of Life. Carl Linnaeus SC4-LW1 The life of Carl Linnaeus and his contributions to Science. Identifying Species SC4-LW1 How scientists determine if two organisms are from the same species or different species. Plant Divisions SC4-LW1 The classification of plants based on how they reproduce. The Platypus SC4-LW1 How scientists classified the platypus. Building Dichotomous Keys (Experiment) SC4-LW1 Investigation in classifying leaves with a dichotomous key. Classifying Leaves (Experiment) SC4-LW1 Investigation in classifying leaves into groups based on their shape. Researching Phyla (Experiment) SC4-LW1 Using research to compare and contrast two animals from the same phylum. Using Dichotomous Keys (Experiment) SC4-LW1 Using a dichotomous key to identify dragons. What is a Cell? SC4-LW2 Introduction to cells. Size of Cells SC4-LW2 Introduction to the units and incredibly small size of cells. Parts and Function of a Microscope SC4-LW2 How microscopes work and what they are. Types of Microscopes SC4-LW2 Different types of microscopes that can be used. Magnification SC4-LW2 How magnification can be calculated and changed and its relation to the field of view and resolution. Using a Microscope SC4-LW2 How to use a microscope. Pond Water Investigation SC4-LW2 Introductory lesson on the different types of cells - prokaryotic and eukaryotic - structured as an investigation into the organisms found in pond water. Prokaryotic Cells SC4-LW2 Introductory Smart Lesson on prokaryotic cells and bacteria. Bacterial Cell Structure SC4-LW2 The organelles found in prokaryotes such as bacteria. Eukaryotic Cells SC4-LW2 Introductory Smart Lesson on eukaryotic cells and the organelles present in all eukaryotic cells. Animal Cells SC4-LW2 The organelles found in animal cells. Living World Plant Cell Structure SC4-LW2 The organelles found in plant cells. Fungal Cell Structure SC4-LW2 Introduction to the structure of fungal cells. Cell Division in Bacteria SC4-LW2 Introducing binary fission in bacteria. Cell Division in Humans SC4-LW2 The concept of cell division, and the difference between mitosis and meiosis. Specialised Animal Cells SC4-LW2 Specialised animal cells, and how the structure of the cells relates to their function. Specialised Plant Cells SC4-LW2 Specialised plant cells, and how the structure of the cells relates to their function. Levels of Organisation SC4-LW2 The various levels of organisation in the human body, from the smallest cells up to organs. Extension - Animal vs. Plant Cells SC4-LW2 Comparing animal and plant cell organelles and structure. Extension - Diffusion and Cell Size SC4-LW2 Diffusion and the surface area to volume ratio. Extension - Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic SC4-LW2 Comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Antibiotics SC4-LW2 Introducing antibiotics and the issue of antibiotic resistance. Cell Theory SC4-LW2 The development of cell theory. Disease Treatment and Control SC4-LW2 Using good hygiene practices to control the spread of infectious diseases. History of Microscopes SC4-LW2 The history and development of microscopes. Stem Cells SC4-LW2 Introducing embryonic and adult stem cells and their applications in medicine. Vaccination SC4-LW2 The importance of vaccines. Jelly Cells (Experiment) SC4-LW2 Experiment using jelly and lollies to make a model of a cell. Pond Critters (Experiment) SC4-LW2 Experiment collecting pond water examine under a microscope. Preparing and Observing Cells (Experiment) SC4-LW2 Experiment practicing proper microscope and slide preparation techniques. Parts and Function of a Microscope SC4-LW2 How microscopes work and what they are. Magnification and Resolution SC4-LW2 How magnification can be calculated and changed and how this relates to the field of view and resolution. How to Use a Microscope SC4-LW2 Instructions on how to properly use a microscope. Using a Microscope (Experiment) SC4-LW2 Investigation in how to use a microscope correctly. Introduction to Body Systems SC4-LW3 The comparison of unicellular to multicellular organisms, how structure relates to function, and what body systems are. Digestive System as a Whole SC4-LW3 The different structures of the digestive system and describing how each function. Food Groups SC4-LW3 Three different food groups and what they consist of. Mouth and Oesophagus SC4-LW3 The start of the digestive system: the mouth, oesophagus and the sphincter. The difference between mechanical and chemical digestion is also explained. Stomach and Small Intestine SC4-LW3 How digestion occurs in the stomach and the small intestines. Large Intestine and Rectum SC4-LW3 How digestion takes place in the large intestines and rectum. Living World Comparing Digestion in Other Animals SC4-LW3 Comparing and contrasting the digestive systems of koalas, cows, dingoes and humans. Introduction to Respiration SC4-LW3 The different structures and functions of the respiratory system. Breathing SC4-LW3 The muscles responsible for breathing and the path air takes during inhalation and exhalation. Gas Exchange SC4-LW3 The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place. Respiration in Cells SC4-LW3 Why cells need oxygen and what they use it for. Respiration Compare and Contrast SC4-LW3 The respiratory systems of fish, insects and humans. Introduction to the Circulatory System SC4-LW3 Introduction and explanation of the circulatory system and how the heart works. Heart SC4-LW3 The parts of the heart and blood flow. Blood Vessels SC4-LW3 Explanation of types of blood vessels, including how to take your pulse. Blood SC4-LW3 The different components that make up blood. Introduction to Excretory System SC4-LW3 The excretory system and the structures involved. Excretory Organs SC4-LW3 The various excretory organs, such as the kidneys, liver, lungs and skin. The Kidneys & Urine Production SC4-LW3 How urine is produced in the kidneys. Musculoskeletal System SC4-LW3 The musculoskeletal system and its components. Bones & Joints SC4-LW3 Ossification, the cells involved in bone growth and remodelling, osteoporosis and the many different types of joints within the human body. Muscles SC4-LW3 The three different muscle types. Focusing on the types of movements muscles produce, and what the main muscles of the body are. Sexual Reproduction in Plants SC4-LW3 Sexual reproduction in plants. Pollination SC4-LW3 Pollination and discussing why plants use it for reproductive purposes. Seed Dispersal & Germination SC4-LW3 Seed dispersal and discussing why plants use it for reproductive purposes. Asexual Reproduction in Plants SC4-LW3 Asexual reproduction in plants. Sexual Reproduction in Animals SC4-LW3 Sexual reproduction in animals. Asexual Reproduction in Animals SC4-LW3 Asexual reproduction in animals. Male Reproduction SC4-LW3 The male reproductive system. Female Reproduction SC4-LW3 The female reproductive system. Photosynthesis SC4-LW3 Photosynthesis. Plant Systems SC4-LW3 The shoot and root systems of plants, as well as xylem and phloem. Extension - Adapting to Extreme Climates SC4-LW3 How humans adapt to different climates using homeostasis. Extension - Diffusion and Body Systems SC4-LW3 How diffusion operates within the human body. Living World Cross Pollination (Experiment) SC4-LW3 Investigation into how plants in the school garden reproduce. Flower Dissection (Experiment) SC4-LW3 Experiment on the dissection of a flower. Revision: Using A Microscope SC4-LW3 Revision lesson on how to use a microscope - bundled with the flower dissection. Heart Dissection (Experiment) SC4-LW3 Experiment on dissection of a heart. Kidney Disease SC4-LW4 UTIs and kidney stones. Injuries SC4-LW4 The different types of bone fractures and muscle injuries. Puberty SC4-LW4 Introducing and explaining puberty. Pregnancy SC4-LW4 Introducing and explaining pregnancy. Birth SC4-LW4 The birth process in humans. Extension - Exercise and the Body SC4-LW4 How exercise affects the body, and the body's response. Extension - Stress Effects on the Body SC4-LW4 How stress affects the body, and the body's reaction. Contraception SC4-LW4 Explaining the different methods of contraception. Ethical Issues of Organ Transplants SC4-LW4 Smart Lesson explaining what ethical dilemmas are, using organ transplants as examples. Infertility SC4-LW4 Explaining infertility and the different reproductive techniques that are available. Maple Syrup SC4-LW4 Where maple syrup comes from. Organ Transplants SC4-LW4 What organ transplantations are. Plant Cloning SC4-LW4 Plant and gene cloning and its use in growing crops. First Aid and Body Systems (Experiment) SC4-LW4 Practical lesson in Basic first aid. Ecology SC4-LW5 Introducing ecology, the biosphere and biomes. Species vs Organism SC4-LW5 The difference between a species and an organism. Ecosystem SC4-LW5 Introductory lesson on ecosystems and what they contain. Biotic and Abiotic Factors SC4-LW5 The differences between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. Interdependent Relationships SC4-LW5 Introducing types of symbiotic relationships, including commensalism, mutualism and parasitism. Predators, Prey & Competition SC4-LW5 Introducing and explaining predators, prey and competitors. Producers & Photosynthesis SC4-LW5 Producers and the plant process of photosynthesis. Consumers SC4-LW5 Trophic levels and consumers. Food Chains SC4-LW5 Food chains. Food Webs SC4-LW5 Food webs. Extension - Adaptations SC4-LW5 What structural, behaviour and physiological adaptations are and how they aid in an organisms survival. Living World Extension - Cane Toads as an Introduced Species SC4-LW5 The impact cane toads have on native ecosystems. Extension - Deforestation SC4-LW5 The impact deforestation has on native ecosystems. Extension - Diurnal vs Nocturnal SC4-LW5 The differences between diurnal and nocturnal animals. Extension - Ecosystem Conservation SC4-LW5 The steps the Australian Government is taking to conserve native ecosystems. Extension - Introduced Species SC4-LW5 The impact introduced species have on native ecosystems. Extension - Oil Pollution & Industrial Waste SC4-LW5 The impact industrial waste and oil spills have on ecosystems. Extension - Pesticides SC4-LW5 The impact pesticides have on native ecosystems. Extension - Scientific Methods of Conservation SC4-LW5 How scientific methods are used to protect native ecosystems and at-risk species Extension - Species Conservation SC4-LW5 The steps the Australian Government is taking to protect native species Extension - Water Pollution SC4-LW5 The impact water pollution has on ecosystems. Antarctica SC4-LW5 The life on the icy continent of Antarctica. Australian Bushfires SC4-LW5 Australian bushfires and aboriginal firestick farming. Global Warming SC4-LW5 Global warming and what it does to ecosystems. Introduced and Invasive Species SC4-LW5 What introduced and invasive species are and how they can affect native species and ecosystems. Invasive Species in Australia SC4-LW5 The invasive cane toad and rabbits. Pollution and Ecosystems SC4-LW5 How pollution can affect whole ecosystems. It includes an the example of how pollution affects the Great Barrier Reef. Saving the Tasmanian Devil SC4-LW5 The Tasmanian devil and the disease that threatens it with extinction. What is Pollution? SC4-LW5 What pollution is, where it comes from and what it does to living things. Build a Food Web Investigation (Experiment) SC4-LW5 Building a food web using a list of species and information about what they eat. Collecting Invertebrates in Quadrats (Experiment) SC4-LW5 Collecting invertebrates and use them to estimate biodiversity. Extracting Leaf Pigments (Experiment) SC4-LW5 Extracting pigments from plant leaves. Growing Plants under Different Conditions (Experiment) SC4-LW5 Design an experiment for testing how plants grow under different conditions. Measuring Abiotic Factors in Water (Experiment) SC4-LW5 Measuring the abiotic factors temperature, pH, salinity and turbidity in three different water samples. Marine Ecosystems and Overfishing SC4-LW5 Data is presented on overfishing to read column graphs, pie charts and tables. Chemical World Lesson Title Curriculum Description What is Matter? SC4-CW1 Introduction to matter. States of Matter SC4-CW1 Introduction to solids, liquids and gases. Particles SC4-CW1 Introduction to particles, energy state and bond strength. Solids SC4-CW1 How the properties of solids are a result of the behaviour of their particles. Liquids SC4-CW1 How the properties of liquids are a result of the behaviour of their particles. Gases SC4-CW1 How the properties of gases are a result of the behaviour of their particles. Particle Model of Matter SC4-CW1 Using the previous lessons to explain the particle model of matter. An ideal lesson for revising the particle model of matter. Changing State SC4-CW1 Introduction to the concept that substances can change their state. Melting and Freezing SC4-CW1 Explanation of melting and freezing, including how the behaviour and energy state of particles changes. Boiling, Evaporation and Condensation SC4-CW1 Explanation of boiling, evaporation and condensation, including how the behaviour and energy state of particles changes as substances change state. Sublimation and Deposition SC4-CW1 Sublimation and deposition and provides several examples of both changes of state. Temperature and Changing State SC4-CW1 The relatively advanced concept that the temperature of a substance does not change while it is changing its state. Density SC4-CW1 Explains how to calculate density. Mass and Volume SC4-CW1 How to measure mass and volume. Pressure SC4-CW1 Defining pressure and how the pressure a gas exerts on its container can change with volume and temperature. Extension - Energy in Matter SC4-CW1 How energy is transferred through and interacts with matter. Extension - Newtonian and NonNewtonian Fluids SC4-CW1 Explanation on what non-Newtonian fluids are. Heatpumps and Refirgerators SC4-CW1 How heatpumps and refrigerators use changes in temperature, pressure and state to heat a house and chill food. States of Matter in Space SC4-CW1 How the extreme temperatures of different planets and moons affects matter and how this affects their weather. The Water Cycle and Weather SC4-CW1 How state changes affect the water cycle and weather. When Water Freezes SC4-CW1 How changing state affects density and how water is an important exception to the rule. Building a Density Tower (Experiment) SC4-CW1 Building a density tower and comparing the densities of different objects. Building a Steam Engine (Experiment) SC4-CW1 Building a simple steam engine called a Hero engine. Making Ice Cream (Experiment) SC4-CW1 How state changes can be used to make tasty treats, like ice cream! Observing Atmospheric Pressure (Experiment) SC4-CW1 How air pressure pushes upon the objects on Earth. Introduction to Elements, Compounds and Mixtures SC4-CW2 Introduction to the simple concepts of elements, compounds and mixtures. Atoms SC4-CW2 Introduction to atoms, atomic models and sub-atomic particles. Elements SC4-CW2 Introduction to elements, the Periodic Table and the organisation of the elements. Metals, Non-Metals and Metalloids SC4-CW2 Introduction to the three groups of elements - metals, metalloids and non-metals. Chemical World First 10 Elements SC4-CW2 Introduction to the first 10 elements of the periodic table. Compounds SC4-CW2 Introduction to compounds and how they relate to mixtures and elements. Molecules SC4-CW2 Introduction to molecules and lattices, and how they relate to compounds. Chemical Formulas SC4-CW2 Introduction to chemical formulas and writing formulas for elements and compounds. Extension - Chemical Bonding SC4-CW2 Discussion of ions and how elements bond to make compounds and molecules. Extension - The Periodic Table SC4-CW2 A history of the periodic table. Carbon Chemistry SC4-CW2 Carbon and the many useful allotropes of carbon. Discovering Elements SC4-CW2 A history of the discovery of several notable elements. Marie Curie and Radioactivity SC4-CW2 Introduction to radioactivity, and the history of Marie Curie's discoveries. Materials Science SC4-CW2 A history of useful materials, from the Stone Age to modern times. Comparing Properties (Experiment) SC4-CW2 Comparing the different properties of metals, non-metals and metalloids. Flame Test (Experiment) SC4-CW2 Observing the different coloured flames produced by different elements. Indirect Observations (Experiment) SC4-CW2 Comparing direct and indirect observations. Making Models (Experiment) SC4-CW2 Making models of elements, compounds and molecules. Introduction to Mixtures SC4-CW3 Introducing concepts such as particles, mixtures, and pure versus impure substances. Pure and Impure Substances SC4-CW3 The difference between pure and impure substances Solute and Solvent SC4-CW3 The differences between solutes and solvents, and how they combine to form a solution. Concentrations SC4-CW3 Concentration, and comparing the amount of solute in a solution. Suspensions SC4-CW3 Suspensions, including how they are created. Colloids SC4-CW3 The defintion of colloids, their common characteristics, and how they are produced. Emulsions SC4-CW3 Emulsions, including some common examples and how they are different from other colloids. Introduction to Separation SC4-CW3 Introduction to the various ways that mixtures can be separated, including straining and decanting. Filtration SC4-CW3 Filtration and its use in the laboratory. Centrifuging SC4-CW3 The use of centrifuging to separate suspensions. Evaporation SC4-CW3 Introduction to evaporation and how it can be used to separate solutions. Distillation SC4-CW3 Distillation and how it can be used to separate the liquid parts of a solution. Extension - Adsorption SC4-CW3 Adsorption and how it is used to remove dangerous particles from air or water. Extension - Chromatography SC4-CW3 Chromatography and how it is used to identify parts of a solution. Extension - Crystallisation SC4-CW3 Crystallisation and how it is used to bring solids out of solutions. Extension - Magnetic and Electromagnetic Separation SC4-CW3 The use of magnetic and electrostatic suspension techniques. Extension - Separating Mixtures SC4-CW3 Investigation into a mixture of many parts, and how we can use the techniques we have learned to separate it. Blood as a Mixture SC4-CW3 Blood, focusing on how it is a mixture. Also covers the functions of the different components which make up blood. Indigeneous Art using Mixtures SC4-CW3 How Indigenous Australians used mixtures in their art. Chemical World Recycling Sewage SC4-CW3 The methods used to treat sewage. Separation in Food SC4-CW3 Separation processes used to create specific food products. Separation in Industries SC4-CW3 How separation is used in mining. Water Treatment SC4-CW3 How water is treated from source to tap. Discusses separation techniques used in the water treatment process. Candy Crystals (Experiment) SC4-CW3 Create candy crystals. Chromatography: Separating Colours (Experiment) SC4-CW3 Paper chromatography. Filtration (Experiment) SC4-CW3 Hypothesis-driven investigation comparing the use of two different folds of filter paper. Making a Solar Still (Experiment) SC4-CW3 Building their own solar still as a way to create clean water from plants and dirty water. Separating a Basic Mixture (Experiment) SC4-CW3 Devising a method for separating a mixture. Temperature and Dissolving (Experiment) SC4-CW3 How dissolving is affected by the temperature of a solution. The Mystery of Opals SC4-CW3 Formation and structure of opals. Physical Properties SC4-CW4 Physical properties of substances. Physical Change SC4-CW4 The attributes of physical changes. Chemical Reactions SC4-CW4 The characteristics of chemical reactions. Writing Chemical Reactions SC4-CW4 How to write basic word equations to represent chemical reactions. Chemical Properties SC4-CW4 Chemical properties of substances. Using Substances Based on their Properties SC4-CW4 Finding uses for substances based on their properties. Extension - Writing Symbol Equations SC4-CW4 Writing symbol equations using chemical formulas. Alchemy SC4-CW4 Exploring alchemy and its contributions to modern chemistry. Recycling SC4-CW4 Recycling, the physical changes that occur during recycling and why we recycle. Synthetic Materials SC4-CW4 Fabrics; both natural and synthetic, with some understanding of the chemistry involved in making fabrics. Working in Chemistry SC4-CW4 The various occupations that use chemistry. Making Recycled Paper (Experiment) SC4-CW4 Making recycled paper through a series of physical changes. Observing Chemical Reactions (Experiment) SC4-CW4 Observations of some important chemical reactions. Observing Reactions with Fire (Experiment) SC4-CW4 The reactions that occur when substances are burned in oxygen. Rusting in Different Environments (Experiment) SC4-CW4 Using rusting nails to measure their change in weight to understand different reaction conditions.