Science - Earth and Space Sciences: 10 Lesson Plans + 1 Summative Assessment + Worksheet Suggestions (Year 8)

Science - Earth and Space Sciences: 10 Lesson Plans + 1 Summative Assessment + Worksheet Suggestions (Year 8)

Covering:
AC9S8U03 - investigate tectonic activity including the formation of geological features at divergent, convergent and transform plate boundaries and describe the
scientific evidence for the theory of plate tectonics.
AC9S8U04 - describe the key processes of the rock cycle, including the timescales over which they occur, and examine how the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks reflect their formation and influence their use.

Science as a human endeavour
AC9S8H01 - explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge.
AC9S8H02 - investigate how cultural perspectives and world views influence the
development of scientific knowledge.
AC9S8H03 - examine how proposed scientific responses to contemporary issues may
impact on society and explore ethical, environmental, social and economic
considerations.AC9S8H04 - explore the role of science communication in informing
individual viewpoints and community policies and regulations.

Science inquiry
AC9S8I01 - develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships
AC9S8I02 - plan and conduct reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying variables and assumptions and, as appropriate,
recognising and managing risks, considering ethical issues and recognising key
considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place
AC9S8I03 - select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision, using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S8I04 - select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information.
AC9S8I05 - analyse data and information to describe patterns, trends and relationships and identify anomalies.
AC9S8I06 - analyse methods, conclusions and claims for assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions.
AC9S8I07 - construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or
evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information.
AC9S8I08 write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate.

Including: hands-on activities, explicit teaching content, formative assessment options, differentiation strategies, extension tasks, cross curriculum opportunities, outdoor learning opportunities, early career/ real life education (related career fields) and materials needed (per lesson).

Also included: Summative Assessment Task and Worksheet Suggestions for this unit.

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