Learning Intentions
Understand features of a good conversation.
Success Criteria
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Watch "How to have a good conversation" by Celeste Headlee.
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Complete the Consolidation Task provided.
What is communication?
Definition: Communication is when a message is sent by one person and received by another.
What is a good conversation?
A great conversation requires a balance between talking and listening. This balance is important because bad communication leads to bad relationships, at home, at work, everywhere.
How to Have a Good Conversation - Celeste Headlee
Science with Dobrich
Years 7 to 10 Earth & Space
Based on the Victorian Curriculum in Australian - Version 2.0 (update 2026)
Earth's Cycles
Cyclic changes in the relative positions of Earth, the Sun and the Moon can be modelled to show how these cycles cause eclipses and influence predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and tides.
Dynamic Planet
Earth is a dynamic planet as demonstrated by tectonic activity, including the formation of geological features at divergent, convergent and transform plate boundaries; the theory of plate tectonics is supported by scientific evidence.
Rocks & The Rock Cycle
Key processes of the rock cycle occur over different timescales; the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks not only reflect their formation but also impact their usefulness and determine the methods used when mined.
Earth's Resources
The sustainable use of Earth’s resources is influenced by whether the resources are renewable or non-renewable; the processes involved in resource extraction and energy production come with both benefits and risks to sustainability
The Carbon Cycle
Carbon is cycled on Earth through key processes including photosynthesis, respiration, fire, weathering, vulcanism and the combustion of fossil fuels; these processes change the composition of Earth’s interrelated systems (atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere) over time.
Global Climate Change
The dynamics of global climate change can be modelled and explained by examining the interactions between greenhouse gas emissions and energy exchanges within and between Earth’s systems; mitigating human-induced climate change requires addressing various activities including power generation, deforestation, manufacturing, transportation, food production and resource consumption.
Space Exploration
Space exploration seeks to expand knowledge of the origins and structure of the universe and to resolve the challenges of humans travelling and living away from Earth’s surface.
The Universe
The universe contains features including galaxies, stars, solar systems and black holes; the big bang theory models the origin and evolution of the universe and is supported by evidence