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Title Material world
Edition Revised [edition]
Published Canberra : Australian Academy of Science, 2008

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Location Call no. Vol. Availability
 W'PONDS CRC  500 Pco/Nap  Stage 2M  AVAILABLE
 MELB CRC  500 Pco/Nap  Stage 2M  AVAILABLE
 W'BOOL CRC  500 Pco/Nap  Stage 2M  AVAILABLE
Description x, 84 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
4 3/4 in
Series Primary connections. Natural and processed materials. Stage 2
Primary connections linking science with literacy
Primary connections : linking science with literacy
Primary connections. Natural and processed materials. Stage 2
Contents Accompanying CD-ROM contains background information on the science content for teachers
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
"Revised and reprinted, October 2008."--P. ii
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)
Science -- Study and teaching (Primary)
Author Australian Academy of Science.
Australia. Department of Education, Employment, and Workplace Relations.
Quality Teacher Programme (Australia)