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BACK AND FORTH
LEARNING
INTENTIONS
Science Understanding / Physical
Sciences / Year 10
In this investigation, energy transformation and energy
conservation are investigated by analysing the motion
of a pendulum.
Learning Intentions
Students will be able to:
• explain that one or more different forms (or types) of energy
can be present at the same time
• understand how one form of energy can be transformed into other
forms and vice versa
• identify that the total amount of energy remains constant
(total energy is conserved)
• identify and describe the relationship between the length of a
pendulum and its period
• identify and describe the relationship between the mass and angle
of release of a pendulum and its period
• draw conclusions based on evidence
• identify sources of error
• identify improvements that could increase the reliability of data
• communicate science ideas using appropriate language and
representations.
How to use a CLE
The Science ASSIST project is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training through the Mathematics and Science Participation Program.