How the World Works

We are starting a new Unit of Inquiry this Monday.

It is a short unit but will be lots of fun with a lot of experiments, research and group work.

Unit dates: 29 Sep – 4 Nov

How the World Works

An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological); and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.

Central Idea: Energy exists in different forms and works in many ways.

Concepts: Form, Function, Causation

Lines of Inquiry:

1) Different forms of energy

2) The ways we use energy

3) The impact of energy on our world.

Learner Profile: Principled, Risk-taker.

Attitudes: Integrity, Independence.