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Understanding Life Systems |
Understanding Structures and
Mechanisms |
Understanding Matter and Energy |
Understanding Earth and Space Systems |
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Overall
1.
Analyse social and environmental impacts of forces acting on
structures and mechanisms;
3.
Identify forces that act on and within structures and mechanisms,
and describe the effects of these forces on structures and
mechanisms.
Specifics
1.1
Analyse the effects of forces from natural phenomena on the
natural and built environment
3.4
Describe forces resulting from natural phenomena that can have
severe consequences for structures in the environment
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Overall
1.
Analyse the immediate and long-term effects of energy and resource
use on society and the environment, and evaluate options for
conserving energy and resources;
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of the various forms and sources of
energy and the ways in which energy can be transformed and
conserved.
Specifics
1.1
Analyse the long-term impacts on society and the environment of
human uses of energy and natural resources, and suggest ways to
reduce these impacts
1.2
Evaluate the effects of various technologies on energy
consumption, and propose ways in which individuals can improve
energy conservation
3.1
Identify a variety of forms of energy and give examples from
everyday life of how that energy is used
3.2
Identify renewable and non-renewable sources of energy |