This unit has been designed for Year 1 based on the Australian Curriculum Physical Science Strand. Students will investigate sources of light and sound, and how we use our bodies to sense them.


After learning about sources and senses, students will experiment with different ways to create and alter sound and light.
 

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Australian Curriculum - (QLD/SA/WA/NT/TAS/ACT)

ACSSU020

Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed


ACSHE021

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events


ACSHE022

People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things


ACSIS024

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events


ACSIS026

Use informal measurements to collect and record observations, using digital technologies as appropriate


ACSIS027

Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions


ACSIS213

Compare observations with those of others


ACSIS029

Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways


NSW

ST1-1WS-S

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas


ST1-2DP-T

Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity


ST1-8PW-S

Describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy


ST1-9PW-ST

Investigates how forces and energy are used in products


ST1-10ES-S

Recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources


ST1-4LW-S

Describes observable features of living things and their environments


ST1-5LW-T

Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products


ST1-6MW-S

Identifies that materials can be changed or combined


ST1-7MW-T

Describes how the properties of materials determine their use


ST1-3DP-T

Describes, follows and represents algorithms to solve problems


ST1-11DI-T

Identifies the components of digital systems and explores how data is represented


VIC

VCSSU049

Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed


VCSSU041

People use science in their daily lives


VCSIS050

Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events


VCSIS052

Use informal measurements in the collection and recording of observations


VCSIS053

Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information


VCSIS054

Compare observations and predictions with those of others


VCSIS055

Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways


Overview

In this unit students will:

  • Recognise senses are used to learn about the world around us: our eyes to detect light, our ears to detect sound, and touch to feel vibrations
  • Identify the sun as a source of light
  • Recognise that objects can be seen when light from sources is available to illuminate them
  • Explore different ways to produce sound using familiar objects and actions such as striking, blowing, scraping and shaking
  • Compare sounds made by musical instruments using characteristics such as loudness, pitch and actions used to make the sound
Learning Intention
  • We are learning to understand that we can use our senses to identify light and sound made by different sources.
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