Describe the different layers of the Earth and understand how they affect the landscape that we see.

Curriculum content descriptions
AC9S5U02

Describe how weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition cause slow or rapid change to Earth’s surface

AC9S5H02

Investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions

AC9S5I01

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions

AC9S5I02

Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct investigations on Country/Place

AC9S5I04

Construct and use appropriate representations, including tables, graphs and visual or physical models, to organise and process data and information and describe patterns, trends and relationships

AC9S5I05

Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions

AC9S5I06

Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate

Linked Resources & Activities
Linked Worksheets
  • Worksheet Year: 5

    What I Know About Geology

    In this worksheet, students complete a few general geology question after having watched the presentation ‘Geology Refresher’. This should a...

  • Worksheet Year: 5

    Surface Change - Title Page

    This is a handy title page for the Surface Change unit that works great as a fast finisher activity. This worksheet was created as part o...

  • Worksheet Year: 5

    Surface Change Word Search

    This handy worksheet not only reinforces many of the important terms of the Year 5 Earth and Space science curriculum, it is the perfect fas...

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