Unit Of Inquiry - How the World Works - HS Junior: Year 5

Are there cars that can travel underwater? What design features help racing cars move very fast? Discover the answers to these questions and many more.

How do tunnels support heavy traffic? Why are tunnels constructed underwater? Discover the answers to these questions and many more.

How do heavy planes stay in the air? What is the fastest aircraft? How to helicopters fly? Discover the answers to these questions and many more.

Stage three of the Oxford Atlas+ for Australian Schools series provides coverage of the Years 5-6 Science and HASS Australian Curriculum content, and fosters the application of STEM knowledge and skills within and across content areas. In the print atlas, students will explore more advanced map-reading skills. The online Student Dashboard includes videos ; digital interactives, including coding and mapping skills ; and interactive maps to enrich and supplement the print atlas. The online Teacher Dashboard includes professional support notes, with teaching activities, pre- and post- assessment activities ; and tracking of student quiz results. (Back cover)

How can some buildings survive natural disasters? How are skyscrapers constructed? Discover the answers to these questions and many more.