The light fantastic

Key Concept: Relationships

Related Concepts: Energy, Movement & Interaction

Global Context: Scientific & Technological Innovation

Statement of Inquiry: Technology designers creatively apply energy transformations in order to develop and re-invent devices.

Content Summary:

- How can energy and information be transferred from one place to another?

- What's the difference between how sound and light travel?

- What do you computer, mobile phone and a microwave oven have in common?

Subject Objectives:

A. Knowledge & understanding - end of topic tests

B. Inquiring & designing - investigation & inquiry design

C. Processing & evaluating

D. Reflecting on the impacts of science

AtL: Communication skills

Summative Assessment Task:

Criteria A will be assessed through two 25 mark tests, one on light and one on sound.

Criteria B will be assessed through an investigation plan into how the speed of sound can be measured.