Physical world – design and production investigation
This Stage 3 investigation complements and blends with any existing unit of work in the physical world strand where teachers would like to embed a stronger design and production skill focus in their teaching of science and technology.
This investigation complements and blends with any existing unit of work in the Physical World strand where teachers would like to embed a stronger design and production skill focus in their teaching of science and technology.
Focus question
'What types of energy transformations can be observed using electricity in a product or system?'
Task duration
Approximately 4-5 hours of learning
It includes a comprehensive resource list, online video links, formative assessment opportunities and links to the Quality Teaching Model assessment elements.
Students work in pairs to design and construct a wind turbine tower that demonstrates how different types of energy can transform.
Syllabus
Please note:
Syllabus outcomes and content descriptors from Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus© NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2021.