Wow: The Earth is full
Year 7 & 8 TOC Wow science The Earth is full Have we used up all our resources? Have we filled up all the livable space on Earth? Paul Gilding suggests we have, and the possibility of devastating consequences, in a talk that’s equal parts terrifying and, oddly, hopeful. Questions What is the evidence that […]
Questions: What can we do
Year 7 & 8 TOC Our resources Questions MANAGING OUR FUTURE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS SHORT ANSWERS What is the greenhouse effect and how does it help us? What is a hybrid car and how does it help the environment? Why isn’t an electric car completely emissions-free? Have you done anything to make your home more […]
Wow: Australia & global warming
Year 7 & 8 TOC Wow science Australia & global warming Global warming boosted the risk of the hot, dry weather that’s likely to cause bushfires by at least 30%, they say. The article below talks about the impact of global warming on Australia’s climate. Click the article and then come back here to answer […]
Wow: Mining Asteroids
Year 7 & 8 TOC Wow science Mining Asteroids We use minerals a lot in our daily life, whether it’s the gold in our phones or the iron in our diets, we need minerals. Let’s think about the minerals in our technology. Your TV, car and phone all require minerals to function. There’s a limited […]
10.3.1: Questions: Resources in our life
Year 7 & 8 TOC Our resources Questions RESOURCES IN OUR LIFE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS SHORT ANSWERS Are minerals renewable or non-renewable? Explain your answer. What is the difference between a mineral and an ore? What type of minerals are used in a car? What makes good soil? Why is soil so important and how […]
10.2.2: Question: Non-Renewable resources for energy
Year 7 & 8 RENEWABLE OR NOT? Questions Non-Renewable resources for energy MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ACTIVITY Match all the images. Once you select 2 of the same images, you’ll be given a little fact. Don’t forget to pay attention to the facts. SHORT ANSWERS What is our main use of energy creation here in Australia […]
10.2.1: QUESTIONS: Renewable resources for energy
Year 7 & 8 RENEWABLE OR NOT? Questions Renewable resources for energy LO: Comparing renewable and non-renewable energy sources, including how they are used in a range of situations. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS SHORT ANSWERS Are geothermal and wind energy considered a renewable energy? If so why? What is 3 advantages of solar power over fossil […]
10.1.2: Questions: timescales for regeneration
Year 7 & 8 RENEWABLE OR NOT? Questions TIME SCALES FOR REGENERATION LO: Considering timescales for regeneration of resources MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ACTIVITY Attempt the above activity, then click here for more information. Diamonds can take anywhere between 1 to 3 billion years to form! Coal is the longest at 300 million years Oil deposits […]
10.1.1: Questions: What is renewable?
Year 7 & 8 RENEWABLE OR NOT? Questions What is renewable LO: Considering what is meant by the term ‘renewable’ in relation to the Earth’s resources MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS SHORT ANSWERS Make a list of all the non-renewable resources you’ve used since you woke up. Give an example of a renewable resources that is not […]
The Solar System & The Moon
Year 7 & 8 TOC Gravity the Solar System & Moon LO: Exploring how gravity affects objects on the surface of Earth Gravity is the force that attracts objects to each other. The Sun’s gravitational pull keeps all the planets aligned. Our earth’s keeps up on the ground, the moon orbiting and holds an atmosphere […]
