Physical Science

Description

Theme: From the Earth to the Stars

Duration: 1 Semester

Construction: 2 topics of 7 weeks duration

Overview

As a Physics based Unit, this topic will investigate the main areas of the Victorian Curriculum related to Physical Sciences while also addressing the themes of Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Inquiry Skills.

Starting with an investigation of the impact of the motor vehicle upon society and the environment, students explore the classical concepts of motion including distance, speed and acceleration. Continuing their investigations into the forces that govern motion students develop their understanding of how man has been able to get into space and begin exploring the solar system. Finally, students will expand their knowledge of the universe and how, through the theory of the Big Bang, the Universe and all it contains has managed to come into existence.