Description |
x, 84 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
Series |
Primary connections. Natural and processed materials. Stage 2 |
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Primary connections linking science with literacy |
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Primary connections : linking science with literacy
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Primary connections. Natural and processed materials. Stage 2
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Contents |
Accompanying CD-ROM contains background information on the science content for teachers |
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Unit at a glance -- Unit outcomes -- Introduction to materials -- Lesson 1. Curious clothes -- Lesson 2. What a rotter -- Lesson 3. Leak, soak or repel? -- Lesson 4. Snap, tear or stretch? -- Lesson 5. Choosey consumers -- Lesson 6. Investigating insulation -- Lesson 7. Material matters -- Appendix 1. How to organise cooperative learning teams -- Appendix 2. How to use a science journal -- Appendix 3. How to use a word wall -- Appendix 4. How to use a glossary -- Appendix 5. How to conduct a fair test -- Appendix 6. How to construct and use a graph -- Appendix 7. 'Material world' equipment list -- Appendix 8. 'Material world' unit overview |
Summary |
Provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of the properties of materials and how they relate to use. Through investigations, students explore how to test the properties of materials fairly and how to use this knowledge to choose materials wisely. Stage 2 is equivalent to Years 4-5, primary |
Notes |
"This project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations as a quality teacher initiative under the Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme."--P. ii |
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"Revised and reprinted, October 2008."--P. ii |
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Computer disc in pocket inside back cover |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: page x |
Audience |
Stage 2 is equivalent to Years 4-5, primary |
Notes |
System requirements for accompanying disc not available |
Subject |
Materials -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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Science -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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Author |
Australian Academy of Science.
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Australia. Department of Education, Employment, and Workplace Relations.
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Quality Teacher Programme (Australia)
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