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The activity can be used by teachers to find out what misconceptions students have about energy. The Student Worksheet can be kept as part of the student’s self assessment at the completion of the unit.

Learning intentions:

Students will...

build an understanding of energy.

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Australian curriculum content descriptions:

Year 3 Science:

Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE051)
Heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another (ACSSU049)

Year 3 English:

Listen to and contribute to conversations and discussions to share information and ideas and negotiate in collaborative situations (ACELY1676)

Year 4 Science:

Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE062)

Syllabus Outcomes: ST2-6PW, ST2-11LW, EN2-6B.

Year levels: 3 and 4

Indoor or outdoor activity: Indoor

Time required: 20 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Facilitate discussion about energy.

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