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Materials

20-lesson unit on materials science for NSW Year 9 Science Stage 5.

20lessons
5assessments
8-12hstudy
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1
Why Materials Matter
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2
Physical Properties and Material Selection
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3
Chemical Properties and Why They Matter
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4
Materials, Minerals and Finite Resources
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5
Organic and Inorganic Compounds, Stage 5 Entry Point
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6
Electron Arrangement and Stability
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7
Valency and Ion Formation
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8
Ionic Bonding and Ionic Compounds
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9
Covalent Bonding and Molecular Substances
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10
Metallic Bonding and Comparing Material Types
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11
Hydrocarbons and Simple Alkanes
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12
Crude Oil and Separation Into Useful Products
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13
Naming and Representing Simple Alkanes
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14
Combustion of Hydrocarbons
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15
Hydrocarbon Products, Use and Change Over Time
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16
Polymers and Monomers
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17
Polymer Properties and Applications
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18
Biodegradability, Packaging and Material Alternatives
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19
Microplastics, Bioaccumulation and Environmental Impact
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20
Final Material Assessment and Depth Study Synthesis
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Q1
Checkpoint 1
Lessons 1–5
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Q2
Checkpoint 2
Lessons 6–10
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Q3
Checkpoint 3
Lessons 11–15
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Q4
Checkpoint 4
Lessons 16–20
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QZ
Unit Quiz
Full unit cumulative assessment
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Unit Snapshot

20lessons
4checkpoints
1unit quiz
1NESA outcome

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