Thursday 10 August 2017

Understanding Structures & Mechanisms



Structure & Function & Matter Big Ideas

Objects have observable characteristics and are made from materials. (Overall expectation 3) Materials have specific properties. (Overall expectations 2 and 3)

An object is held together by its structure. (Overall expectation 2)

The materials and structure of an object determine its purpose. (Overall expectations 1 and 3)

Humans make choices related to their use of objects and materials that have a direct effect on the environment. (Overall expectation 1)

Overall Expectations 

1. assess the impact on people and the environment of objects and structures and the materials used in them;

2. investigate structures that are built for a specific purpose to see how their design and materials suit the purpose;

3. demonstrate an understanding that objects and structures have observable characteristics

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