Year Level and Subject: Year 7 Science Semester: 2 Term: 4

Unit: Physics and PBL Hydraulics

Macro learning intention: We are learning about forces and simple machines by identifying representing and predicting the effects of forces on the motion of
objects; and how simple machines are used for mechanical advantage in order to make decisions and design, produce and evaluate a hydraulic machine to suit a
purpose and audience.

Unit Outline Dim2: Declarative Knowledge (DK) Dim2: Procedural Knowledge (PK)

We are learning to definition of forces drawing force diagrams

Identify forces between objects types of forces measuring forces using Newtons
Recognise different simple machines contact and non-contact forces calculating mechanical advantage
friction application of project management
Represent forces using force diagrams gravity skills
Calculate mechanical advantage types of simple machines (wedges, levers, inclined plane, wheel using hydraulics
Predict the effects of forces on motion and axle, pulley, screws)

Core CCEs Dim3: Extend & Refine Dim4: Use Knowledge Meaningfully
Manipulating/operating/using equipment Classifying Decision Making
Reaching a conclusion which is consistent Analysing Errors Invention
with assumptions
Creating/composing/devising Dim5: Habits of Mind Assessment
Substituting in formulae Thinking interdependently Mid-term test
Creating, imagining and innovating PBL journal
Thinking flexibly Advertisement/presentation

National Curriculum Content Descriptions

Science Understanding
Physical Sciences- Change to an objects motion is caused by unbalanced forces, including Earths gravitational attraction, acting on the object (ACSSU117)
Science as a Human Endeavour
Use and Influence of Science - Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology, may impact on other areas of society and may involve ethical
considerations (ACSHE120)
Science Inquiry Skills
Questioning and Predicting - Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge (ACSIS124)
Planning and Conducting - Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, ensuring safety and ethical guidelines
are followed (ACSIS125)
Processing and Analysing data and information - Summarise data, from students own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships
and draw conclusions based on evidence (ACSIS130)
Evaluating - Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identifying improvements (ACSIS131)
Communicating - Communicate ideas, findings and evidence based solutions to problems using scientific language, and representations, using digital technologies as appropriate
(ACSIS133)
Year 7 Science: PHYSICS AND PBL HYDRAULICS
Week Teaching and Learning Experiences
We are learning about types of forces and physics laws by observing real-
world examples in order to predict the effect of forces on the motion of
objects
Week 1
&2
We are learning about project based learning by working in collaborative
groups in order to construct a hydraulic machine from a kit form.
We are learning about simple machines by understanding their function in
order to solve problems, choose the best machine for a situation and
calculate the mechanical advantage.
Week 3
&4
We are learning about project- based learning by following the design
process in order to design, produce and evaluate our own hydraulic
machine to suit a real world purpose.
Revision and Test (UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE)
Week 5 We are learning about project-based learning by following the design
process in order to design, produce and evaluate our own hydraulic
machine.
We are learning about project-based learning by following the design
process in order to design, produce and evaluate our own hydraulic
Week
machine.
5-7
End of week 7 JOURNAL AND CONSTRUCTION DUE (EVALUATING SCIENCE)
We are learning about persuasive speech by using video technology in
Week 8
order to produce an advertisement to sell our hydraulic machine to an
&9
audience.
End of week 9 ADVERTISEMENTS DUE (SCIENTIFIC LITERACY)
Week 9
Success criteria
I can:
Give examples of contact and non-contact forces
Identify forces in the real-world and 6 ways they can affect motion
State a definition of a force
Draw force diagrams with arrows
Give a definition of friction and 2 examples of wanted and un-wanted friction and 2
ways to reduce friction
Work with my team to construct a hydraulic machine from a kit
I can:
choose the most appropriate simple machine to suit a purpose,
recognise 6 types of simple machines
identify real-world examples, past and present and their functions
calculate mechanical advantage using a formula
identify 3 different types of levers
assess the needs for a hydraulic machine
make decisions to create design ideas
I can:
revise physics using the chapter tests in the textbook and my own study notes
read and answer multiple-choice and short answer questions
follow exam conditions
I can:
produce effective designed solutions considering safety
apply project management skills to collaborate effectively with my group
document plans, production and evaluation in a learning journal
submit assessment by the due date
I can:
use Office Mix or Movie Maker to create an advertisement
use persuasive language and techniques
I can:
celebrate the learning of my group and class
share our advertisement on time
produce a set of success criteria for self/peer assessment