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This unit overview has been developed using the 5E inquiry model for teaching and learning science. The 5E model follows a sequence of: Engage — begin with a lesson that captures students’ interest through an activity or question. Explore — organise hands-on activities where students explore a concept or skill. Explain — guide students to develop explanations for the experience after they have explored a concept or skill. Elaborate — encourage students to apply what they have learnt to a new situation. Evaluate — provide an opportunity for students to review and reflect on their learning. Engage Set the context of the unit using images of erosion, turbid flood waters and dust storms that show how Earth’s surface changes. Use before-and-after historical images that show changes to the local area, including the contour of the creek, local drains and flooding. Newspaper articles and documentaries could also be used. Invite an older member of the community to discuss their experiences and observations about changes to the area. Discuss what the students know about the surface of Earth and start a class word wall and question board. Explore Complete simple activities which introduce focus questions, such as: What is a catchment? Where is our catchment? What is our place in the catchment? Locate the local catchment on Google Earth. Conduct a field study of the local environment, identifying evidence of erosion and weathering on Earth’s surface. Investigate the characteristics of the soil to answer the questions: What is the soil like in our catchment? Is the soil gritty? Sandy? Sticky? Silky smooth? Hard to squeeze? Soft? If possible, observe soil under a microscope. Record observations and data in the science journal by drawing a table to describe a variety of samples. Include answers to questions such as: Section 6 of the Disability Standards for Education (The Standards for Curriculum Development, Accreditation and Delivery) states that education providers, including class teachers, must take reasonable steps to ensure a course/program is designed to allow any student to participate and experience success in learning. The Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Cwlth) is available from: <www.ag.gov.au> select Human rights and > Disability standards for education. Web websites for videos on erosion, dust storms and floods free images Google Earth websites for factsheets, interactive worksheets: Print State Library of Queensland photographs free images worksheets word wall Equipment assorted soil samples trays sand water, watering can sticks, plant matter jars Safety equipment completed risk assessment for activities that use electrical items and sharp objects