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NSW Stage 6 Sparklabs

NSW Stage 6 Sparklabs – Physics

Title Introduction Suggested Duration File
Activity 1.2
The kinematics of a student
The timing of intervals during races is a key indicator of performance. Graphing position against time or speed against time provides a visual indicator of performance during a race. 45 minutes P Phys 11 NSW AB PA1_2.spklab
Activity 1.3
Analysing motion with a motion sensor
A graph is a mathematical picture of the motion of an object. For this reason it is important to understand how to interpret a graph of position, velocity or acceleration versus time. 45 minutes P Phys 11 NSW AB PA1_3.spklab
Activity 1.4
A reaction timer
The acceleration due to gravity provides a simple, reliable and repeatable means of timing a person’s reaction time when combined with an understanding of the equations of motion. 45 minutes P Phys 11 NSW AB PA1_4.spklab

NSW Stage 6 Sparklabs – Chemistry

Title Introduction Suggested Duration File
Activity 1.1
Separation techniques – purification of polluted water
Water is never pure in nature. It dissolves many impurities, and insoluble substances may remain in suspension. Any purification process needs to take account of the different types of substances found in water. 50 minutes P Chem 11 NSW AB PA1_1.spklab
Activity 1.2 Percentage composition of a compound Determine the percentage by mass of magnesium in magnesium oxide. 25 minutes P Chem 11 NSW AB PA1_2.spklab
Activity 1.4
Making molecular models
Demonstrate the bonding and shape of a number of simple covalent molecules. 50 minutes P Chem 11 NSW AB PA1_4.spklab
Activity 1.5
Comparing physical properties of three covalent networks
Compare the physical properties of a covalent network, a covalent layer network and a covalent molecular structure substance. 50 minutes P Chem 11 NSW AB PA1_5.spklab

NSW Stage 6 Sparklabs – Biology

Title Introduction Suggested Duration File
Activity 1.1
Distinguishing cells – an observational activity.
This activity provides an opportunity to design and carry out a practical investigation into the similarities and differences between the cells of different kinds of organisms. You will need to be familiar with the use of a light microscope and accompanying equipment including a digital eyepiece or smart phone adapter. 100 minutes P Biol 11 NSW AB PA1_1.spklab
Activity 1.3
Partially permeable membranes – diffusion and osmosis
Investigate the way in which materials can move into and out of cells, including but not limited to conducting a practical investigation modelling diffusion and osmosis. Part A:
50 minutes
Part B:
50 minutes
P Biol 11 NSW AB PA1_3.spklab
Activity 1.5
Capable catalase – an observational activity
The metabolism of cells involves many different chemical reactions. These include energy-releasing reactions such as cellular respiration, as well as others in which substances are constructed or digested. The byproducts of some of these chemical reactions are harmful and must be removed from the body before they accumulate to a level at which they can cause tissue damage. 60 minutes P Biol 11 NSW AB PA1_5.spklab