The Scientific Method

• Communication
• Initiative
• Global citizenship
• Problem solving

Australian Curriculum (v9.0) content description: 

Year 7& 8 Science:

• Explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge (AC9S7H01, AC9S8H01)
• Examine how proposed scientific responses to contemporary issues may impact on society and explore ethical, environmental, social and economic considerations (AC9S7H03, AC9S8H03)

Year 9 & 10 Science:

• explain how scientific knowledge is validated and refined, including the role of publication and peer review (AC9S9H01, AC9S10H01)

• analyse the key factors that contribute to science knowledge and practices being adopted more broadly by society (AC9S9H03, AC9S10H03)

General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding, Literacy, Personal and Social Capability 

Syllabus outcomes: SC4-1VA, SC5-1VA

Cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Sustainability 

Relevant parts of achievement standards:

Year 7 & 8 Science:

• Students can identify and analyse the different factors that can influence the development of and lead to changes in scientific knowledge. They can also explain how scientific responses are developed and can impact society.

Year 9 & 10 Science:

• Students can analyse the different ways in which science and society are interconnected.

UN SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.

• Device capable of presenting video and audio to the class
• Student Worksheets - one copy per student 
• Visual Explainer showing History of AIME Story

In the Making of a Hoodie Podcast, the host, Jack Manning Bancroft, gathers with groups of unlikely connections to dive deep on challenges, topics and issues, explore guest stories and design a hoodie together to collectively represent them.

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium - facilitate the analysis of a case study, explore new vocabulary and scientific processes, monitor discussions and check for understanding.