Material Properties and Purpose · Chemical Science

Sustainable Solutions

Evaluating the impact of material choices on the environment and the importance of recycling.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we know which materials are truly sustainable?
  2. 2What would happen if we stopped using processed plastics for one day?
  3. 3How can we redesign everyday objects to reduce waste?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S4U03AC9S4HE02
Year: Year 4
Subject: Science
Unit: Material Properties and Purpose
Period: Chemical Science

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