Sites2See: Light and Matter
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Links to resources to explore fundamental questions about light and matter and the application of the physics of light and matter to the past, the future and to space. Includes a quick quiz, links to additional DEC NSW physics resources and to the International Science School at the University of Sydney.
© State of New South Wales, Department of Education and Training, 2013.
NSW syllabus outcomes
(SC5-16CW) explains how models, theories and laws about matter have been refined as new scientific evidence becomes available
(SC5-10PW) applies models, theories and laws to explain situations involving energy, force and motion
Australian curriculum content descriptions
(ACSSU177) All matter is made of atoms which are composed of protons, neutrons and electrons; natural radioactivity arises from the decay of nuclei in atoms
(ACSSU182) Energy transfer through different mediums can be explained using wave and particle models
(ACSSU186) The atomic structure and properties of elements are used to organise them in the Periodic Table
(ACSSU190) Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations
More information
- Resource type:
- Interactive Resource
- ScOT topics:
- Photosynthesis, Microscopes, Telescopes, Spectroscopy, Doppler effect, Nanotechnology
- File type:
- text/html
- Language/s:
- en-AU
- Author:
- Centre for Learning Innovation
- Publisher:
- State of NSW, Department of Education
- Date created:
- Friday, 8 April 2011
Resource ID: 3f9047be-1ee3-40ca-a844-998ba2d9956a