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Science

4.9.4 (b) the atmosphere: describes the importance of atmospheric gases, to life on Earth

4.10(a) ecosystems: describes some adaptations of living things to factors in their environment

4.11 natural resources: (c) identifies fossil fuels and describes some of their uses; (d) identify renewable and non-renewable sources of energy

5.11 analyses the impact of human resource use on the biosphere to evaluate methods of conserving, protecting and maintaining Earth’s resources

5.11.1 discuss the importance of energy as a resource

Geography

4.7 identifies and discusses geographical issues from a range of perspectives

4.8 describes the interrelationships between people and environments

5.5 demonstrates a sense of place about Australian environments

Technology/Design

4.4.1 explains the impact of innovation and emerging technologies on society and the environment

4.6.2 identifies and explains ethical, social, environmental and sustainability considerations related to design projects

5.2.1 evaluates and explains the impact of past, current and emerging technologies on the individual, society and environments