Weekly Planner - Term 4 2012 SUBJECT: 10 Science

UNIT / W E E K / WK. BEG. / Lesson 1 / Lesson 2 / Lesson 3
1 / 1 / 8
Oct /
  1. Discovering the lithosphere
• Examine the structure of the lithosphere.
• Describe the use of the surface of the lithosphere.
• Discuss the effects of changes to the lithosphere.
  1. Discovering the atmosphere
• Explore the structure of the atmosphere.
• Define weather and climate.
• Discuss the influence of the atmosphere on other systems.
  1. Discovering the hydrosphere
• Explain the composition of the hydrosphere.
• Describe the distribution of fresh and salt water on the planet.
• Discuss the influence of ocean currents on global systems.
  1. Discovering the biosphere
• Explain the composition of the biosphere.
• Identify the interconnectivity of the systems.
• Describe the influencing factors on habitats and biodiversity.
2 / 15
Oct /
  1. Analysing the flow of carbon
• Explain the importance of carbon in nature. Critical Lesson
• Examine the structure of the carbon cycle.
• Explain the carbon cycle's influence on the planet.
  1. and 7 Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming Critical lesson
• Explain the greenhouse effect.
• Define global warming and climate change.
• Examine data on climate change.
• Identify changes to the global systems.
3 / 22
Oct /
  1. Analysing changes to water distribution
• Revise the water cycle, Draw a diagram of the water cycle
• Describe the changing conditions of water use and availability.
• Discuss the impact of climate change on water resources.
  1. Analysing changes to nutrient cycles
• Outline the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles.
• Discuss how humans have influenced the cycles.
• Analyse changes to agricultural practices.
  1. Evaluating the effect of change on the biosphere
• Explain current ecosystems.
• Examine current research on biodiversity and its importance.
• Discuss the impact of human influence on biodiversity.
4 / 29
Oct /
  1. 2, and 3 Discovering the universe
• Definitions and examples of planets, stars, constellations, galaxies and nebulae.
• Relative sizes of, and distances between planets, stars and galaxies Critical
• Explore the shape and composition of the universe. Lesson
• Use appropriate scales to describe the distances between celestial bodies.
• Describe our Sun as a Star, explain how nuclear fusion to generate heat and light, sunspots
5 / 5
Nov /
  1. ,5 and 6 Observing changes in the universe
• Examine the life cycles of stars
• Identify time scales over which star changes occur
• Identify potential end products of star life cycles including recycling into new stars.
• Explain that the colour of stars depends on temperature
• Supernovas and Black Holes
2 / 6 / 12
Nov /
  1. ,8 and 9 Examining the Big Bang theory
• Outline the Big Bang theory and the calculated age of universe
• Explain red shift and how it supports Big Bang theory
• Explain CMBR and how it supports Big Bang theory
• Explore how the scientific community, through the review process, has clarified aspects of the Big Bang theory.
7 / 19
Nov /
  1. And 11 Revise, reinforce and extend
• Revise Global Systems and Universe units.
  1. Assessing student learning
EXAM
8 / 26
Nov / Catch Up and Astronomy Videos

Word List

Planet / Atmosphere / Mesosphere / Ozone Layer
Biosphere / Biota / Biomes / Thermosphere
Lithosphere / Troposphere / Ionosphere / Carbon Cycle
Hydrosphere / Stratosphere / Exosphere / Global Warming
Greenhouse Effect / Moon / Black Hole / Nuclear Fusion
Star / Universe / Sunspot / Red Giant
Nebulae / Galaxy / Corona / Neutron Star
White Dwarf / Supernova / Absolute Magnitude / Apparent Magnitude
Big Bang / Red Shift / Doppler Effect / Light Year

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