Physical Science 

CURRICULUM FOCUS

In Science this week, students are learning that energy comes from a variety of different sources and can be used to generate electricity. 

VOCABULARY

Non-Renewable Energy: Natural resources that cannot be replaced after they have been used e.g. minerals, rock and fossil fuels. 

Electricity: A type of energy that comes from the floor of electrical power, also known as a charge. 

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Research and explore various different types of renewable energy sources that are being used in Australia. 

How does it work? 

What are the benefits? 

What are the disadvantages? 

How could this non-renewable energy source be replaced with a renewable energy source? 

Record your findings.