Unit Outline

Year: 4 Learning Area: Science- Earth and Space

Science
Learning Topic: Geraldton Beach
Erosion
Date/Duration: Term 2, 5-
6 Weeks
Curriculum Links:
Strand: Science Understanding
Sub-Strand: Earth and Space Sciences
Content Descriptor: Earths surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity (ACSSU075)
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)- Declarative and Procedural Knowledge:
Declarative Knowledge:
DK1: Understand that Geraldton beach erosion is caused by both
natural processes and human activity
DK2: Understand the effects of human activity on Geraldtons
beaches and climate
Procedural Knowledge:
PK1: Use effective research strategies to achieve set work loads
PK2: Utilise web recording forums appropriately and efficiently
PK3: Use online resources safely and efficiently

Learning Sequence:
ILOs
Problem Based Learning
Step
Teaching Method Teaching Strategy Digital Technology
LEP 1
DK1
PK2
1. Explore the issues
Geraldtons beaches are
disappearing
2. List What do we know?
Direct Instruction
Joint Construction
Class Brainstorm
Think Pair Share
Presentation of pictures and videos
Augmentation
Smart Board Brainstorm
Substitution
LEP 2
DK1
DK2
PK2
PK3
3. Develop and write out, the
problem statement in your
own words.
What has caused
Geraldtons beaches to
disappear?
4. List out possible solutions
Guided Teaching
Cooperative Learning
Joint Construction
Group Roles- timed discussion
Group Pair Share
Whole Class Share
Last Word
Smart Board Timer
Substitution
IPad Note taking
Modification
Last Word Timed
Substitution
LEP 3
DK1
DK2
PK2
PK3
5. List actions to be taken
with a timeline
6. List what do we need to
know?
Guided Teaching
Cooperative Learning
Identify group possible
solutions
Scaffold actions/timeline
KWL Chart/Jigsaw
Wiki Possible solutions-
Substitution
Popplet Action with Timeline
Substitution
Group Online KWL Chart
Augmentation
LEP 4
DK1
DK2
PK1
PK3
7. Write up your solution with
its supporting
documentations, and
submit it.
Cooperative Learning
Independent Learning
Jigsaw
Group Roles
Research Online
Augmentation
Wiki Page Collaboration
Modification
LEP 5
DK1
DK2
PK2
PK3
7. Presenting and defending
your conclusions
8. Review your performance
Independent Learning
Cooperative Learning
In Class Presentation
Individual Reflection
Prezi Presentation
Redefinition
Blog Post Reflection
Substitution