Learning Intentions

General Capabilities

Critical and Creative Thinking

Inquiring

• Develop questions to investigate complex issues and topics
• Questions developed assist in forming an understanding of why phenomena or issues arise

Systems

SS1

• All life forms, including human life, are connected through Earth’s systems (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere) on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival

SD1

• Sustainably designed products, environments and services aim to minimise the impact on or restore the quality and diversity of environmental, social and economic systems

A_TSICP1

• First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways

Learning Areas

Science

AC9S7U02

• Use models, including food webs, to represent matter and energy flow in ecosystems and predict the impact of changing abiotic and biotic factors on populations

AC9S7H03

• Examine how proposed scientific responses to contemporary issues may impact on society and explore ethical, environmental, social and economic considerations

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

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

Civics and citizenship

AC9HC7S03

• Analyse information, data and ideas about political, legal or civic issues to identify and explain differences in perspectives and potential challenges