SLH and the Material World
This online PD session recorded on 24 June 2015 shows primary teachers how to navigate the Science Learning Hub using the example of fire as a teaching and learning topic. Fire may be part of the Physical World (when talking about heat) or the Material World. When focusing on the Material World, we look at combustion – the visible effect of a chemical reaction between oxygen and a fuel. We also look at how various materials might affect combustion – particularly the addition of chemical fire retardants to slow the fire down.
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See links above to view the video of this professional development session (we recommend downloading the video) and also links below to download the:
PowerPoint presentation
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Activity idea
In this Light a candle activity students take a closer look at a candle flame as an example of a flame that occurs in most natural fires and observe and investigate the flame and the process of burning.
