NSW Country Areas Program
OnLine Research Module
Module:Aussie Nature Reserve

 

Stage 2:KLA: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Syllabus Outcomes

UNIT OF WORK: Aussie Nature Reserve

Built Environments BE S2.1:

Creates models and evaluates built environments reflecting consideration of functional and aesthetic factors.

  • develops and evaluates several ideas and models the idea that best meets the design criteria.

Living Things LT S2.3:

Identifies and describes the structure and function of living things and ways in which living things interact with other living things in their environment.

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Physical and Phenomena PP S2.4:
Identifies various forms and sources of energy and devises systems that use energy.

  • selects audio and/or video sources to be used in a presentation on the history of a particular simple machine;
  • explores the operation and purpose of simple machines;
  • designs and constructs a prototype.

Investigating INV S2.7:
Conducts investigations by observing, questioning, predicting, testing, recording and analysing data and drawing conclusions.

Design and Making DM S2.8:
Develops, implements and evaluates ideas using drawings, models and prototypes at appropriate stages of the design process.

  • Develops and evaluates several ideas and models the idea that best meets the design criteria.

Using Technology UT S2.9:
Selects and uses a range of equipment, computer based technology, materials and other resources with developing skill to enhance investigation and design tasks.

  • selects audio and/or video sources to be used in a presentation on the history of a particular simple machine;
  • accesses and records information from video, computer software and/or reference books.