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Physics of War: Teacher Resource
About this resource
Type
Learning resource
Years
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Subject
History, Physics
Within this resource, students explore the science behind a number of First World War technologies and innovations. They:
- Use physics concepts to investigate how light from a source can be reflected.
- Identify and represent energy transfers and transformations.
- Explore how electrical energy can be used to communicate coded messages.
- Apply scientific concepts and engineering skills and principles to design technologies used during the First World War, including periscopes and telegraph machines, and appreciate the stories and scientific contributions associated with the development of these technologies.
This resource contains teacher notes, student activities and curriculum links.
Other resources in this series:
Physics of War: Trench Panorama
Years: 5
Anzac Legacy Gallery Learning Resource
Years: 9
Anzac Legacy Gallery Handling Kit
Years: 9
Anzac Legacy Gallery Exhibition Map
Years: 9