| Big Ideas |
Life processes are performed at the cellular level.
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Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Life processes are performed at the cellular level |
Elaboration:
Sample questions to support inquiry with students:
How can you tell if something is living?
How do humans and micro-organisms interact?
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| Big Ideas |
The behaviour of matter can be explained by the kinetic molecular theory and atomic theory. |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: The behaviour of matter can be explained by the kinetic molecular theory and atomic theory |
Elaboration: Sample questions to support inquiry with students:What are some practical applications of the kinetic molecular theory?What is the relationship between the atomic theory and kinetic molecular theory? |
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| Big Ideas |
Energy can be transferred as both a particle and a wave. |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Energy can be transferred as both a particle and a wave |
Elaboration: Sample questions to support inquiry with students:How does electromagnetic energy behave like both a particle and a wave?What are the properties and behaviours of light?How do you sense light? |
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| Big Ideas |
The theory of plate tectonics is the unifying theory that explains Earth’s geological processes. |
Science 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: The theory of plate tectonics is the unifying theory that explains Earth’s geological processes |
Elaboration: Sample questions to support inquiry with students:How does the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates cause observable changes and effects?How does tectonic plate movement affect you locally?What evidence of plate tectonic movement is shared by First Peoples? |
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