Central idea: The fact that materials can undergo permanent
or temporary changes poses challenges and
provides benefits for society and the environment.
- Nature of chemical and physical energy
- Practical applications and implications of change in materials
- Ethical dilemmas associated with manufacturing processes and by-products
Central idea: Reading provides further knowledge, about,
and an understanding of the world.
- The role of the author
- Different types of texts
- People’s views of what they read and understood
Central idea: The exploration of the universe gives us an understanding of its elements.
- Origin of the universe
- Elements of the universe
- Space exploration discoveries
- The relationship between light and shadow
Central idea: Understanding the types of forces, allows people to use them in practical ways.
- Effects of forces
- Changes in forces
- Function of mechanisms
Central idea: Technology impacts on the world of work and leisure .
- Technology and inventions of the home, workplace and leisure activities
- How technology supports/impacts sustainability.
- Future of technological advances