ARC :: Science – Activities

Science – Activities

Activity		Work Samples
Activity		End of Stage 5 (end of Year 10)
Performing a First - Hand Investigation	Students perform an investigation to test the strength of sticky tape. They record their observations and measurements, and present their findings in a scientific report. View...	10
Solving Problems using Practical Chemistry	Students apply their understanding of chemical reactions involving precipitation in a first-hand investigation and solve problems to identify unknown metal compounds in solution. View...	8
Australian Fossil Site Brochure	Students, in the role of scientific officer for parks service, present information promoting protection. View...	7
Planning an Individual Controlled Investigation	Students design a valid test for the effect of soil temperature on plant growth. View...	6
Student research project	Students select and research a topic. They develop a hypothesis and plan a controlled investigation to test it. View...	5
Earthquakes Database	Students design a spreadsheet of the earthquakes in the Hunter region. View...	2
Contribution of scientific research to society	Students select and research two Australian scientists and present a discussion of the topic: Society should support scientific research. View...