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Science / Year 6 / Science as a Human Endeavour / Use and influence of science

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Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE100)

Elaborations

considering how personal and community choices influence our use of sustainable sources of energy
investigating how understanding of catastrophic natural events helps in planning for their early detection and minimising their impact
recognising that science can inform choices about where people live and how they manage natural disasters
considering how guidelines help to ensure the safe use of electrical devices
discussing the use of electricity and the conservation of sources of energy
researching the scientific work involved in global disaster alerts and communication, such as cyclone, earthquake and tsunami alerts
investigating how electrical energy is generated in Australia and around the world
researching the use of methane generators in Indonesia
considering how electricity and electrical appliances have changed the way some people live

General capabilities

Personal and social capability

ScOT terms

Decision making

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