Connecting Indigenous Knowledges to the classroom Curriculum links Indigenous STEM Education Resources Fire-starting NSW Curriculum links Stage 4 Change SC4-CHG-01 Describes the role, structure and function of a range of living systems and their components. Energy transfers Identify conduction, convection and radiation as different ways that energy can be transferred, and distinguish between these forms. Describe, using the terms ‘potential energy’ (PE) or ‘kinetic energy’ (KE), how systems can store different forms of energy, including thermal, elastic, chemical and gravitational energy. Identify examples of how energy can change from one form into another. Use practical investigations and representations to illustrate energy transformations in a system. Define open and closed systems to describe how energy is transferred into and out of systems, and how it cycles within a system. Apply the Law of Conservation of Energy to familiar examples. Use representations to illustrate energy transformations. SC4-OTU-01 Explains how observations are used by scientists to increase knowledge and understanding of the Universe. Curriculum links | 1 Working scientifically Observing SC4-WS-01 Uses scientific tools and instruments for observations. Questioning and predicting SC4-WS-02 Identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations. Conducting investigations SC4-WS-04 Follows a planned procedure to undertake safe and valid investigations. Can be adapted for: Processing data and information SC4-WS-05 Uses a variety of ways to process and represent data. Analysing data and information SC4-WS-06 Uses data to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions. Communicating SC4-WS-08 Communicates scientific concepts and ideas using a range of communication forms. Stage 5 Energy SC5-EGY-01 Evaluates current and alternative energy use based on ethical and sustainability considerations. Law of conservation of energy Use the Law of Conservation of Energy, and calculations, to explain that total energy is maintained in energy transfers and transformations in a closed system. Explain efficiency in relation to energy transfers. Explain how to improve energy efficiency in energy transfers and transformations. Materials SC5-MAT-01 Assesses the uses of materials based on their physical and chemical properties. Resources Explain how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples used minerals and resources for a wide range of purposes. 2| CSIRO Australia’s National Science Agency Australian Curriculum links Year 8 Physical sciences AC9S8U05 Classify different types of energy as kinetic or potential and investigate energy transfers and transformations in simple systems. Science and a human endeavour Nature and development of science AC9S7H02 Investigate how cultural perspectives and world views influence the development of scientific knowledge. Science inquiry Questioning and predicting AC9S7I01 Develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships. Planning and conducting AC9S7I02 Plan and conduct reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying variables and assumptions and, as appropriate, recognising and managing risks, considering ethical issues and recognising key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place. Processing, modelling and analysing AC9S7I04 Select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information. AC9S7I05 Analyse data and information to describe patterns, trends and relationships and identify anomalies. Evaluating AC9S7I06 Analyse methods, conclusions and claims for assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions. AC9S7I07 Construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information. Communicating AC9S7I08 Write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate. Curriculum links | 3 Can be adapted for: Year 9 Physical sciences AC9S9U05 Apply the Law of Conservation of Energy to analyse system efficiency in terms of energy inputs, outputs, transfers and transformations. 4| CSIRO Australia’s National Science Agency