Science
Dimensions
The dimensions for food and fibre are presented holistically rather than as separate dimensions.
Foundation - Year 2
Foundation
Science understanding
Biological sciences
Content descriptions with elaborations
Living things have basic needs, including food and water (ACSSU002)
identifying the needs of humans such as warmth, food and water, using students’ own experiences
Year 1
Science understanding
Biological sciences
Content descriptions with elaborations
Living things have a variety of external features (ACSSU017)
describing the use of plant parts for particular purposes such as making food and obtaining water
Living things live in different places where their needs are met (ACSSU211)
exploring different habitats in the local environment such as the beach, bush, backyard
Science as a human endeavour
Nature and development of science
Content description with elaborations
People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things (ACSHE022)
considering how science is used in activities such as cooking, fishing, transport, sport, medicine, farming and caring for plants and animals
considering that technologies used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people require an understanding of how materials can be used to make tools and weapons,
musical instruments, clothing, cosmetics and artworks
Year 2
Science understanding
Chemical sciences
Content description with elaboration
Different materials can be combined, for a particular purpose (ACSSU031)
suggesting why different parts of everyday objects such as toys and clothes are made from different materials
Science as a human endeavour
Nature and development of science
Content descriptions with elaborations
Science involves observing asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events (ACSHE034)
suggesting how everyday items work, using knowledge of forces or materials
Use and influence of science
Content descriptions with elaborations
People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things (ACSHE035)
finding out about how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people use science to meet their needs, including food supply
exploring how different cultures have made inks, pigments and paints by mixing materials
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Science
Years 3-4
Year 3
Science understanding
Biological sciences
Content descriptions with elaborations
Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (ACSSU044)
sorting living and non-living things based on characteristics
exploring differences between living, once living and products of living things
Science as a human endeavour
Nature and development of science
Content descriptions with elaborations
Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships (ACSHE050)
considering how posing questions helps us plan for the future
Use and influence of science
Content descriptions with elaborations
Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE051)
investigating how science helps people such as nurses, doctors, dentists, mechanics and gardeners
Year 4
Science understanding
Chemical sciences
Content descriptions with elaborations
Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties; that can influence their use (ACSSU074)
describing a range of common materials, such as metals or plastics, and their uses
investigating a particular property across a range of materials
selecting materials for uses based on their properties
Use and influence of science
Content descriptions with elaborations
Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE062)
investigating how a range of people, such as clothing designers, builders or engineers use science to select appropriate materials for their work
Year 5-6
Year 5
Science understanding
Chemical science
Content descriptions with elaborations
Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways (ACSSU077)
recognising that substances exist in different states depending on the temperature
observing that gases have mass and take up space, demonstrated by using balloons or bubbles
exploring the way solids, liquids and gases change under different situations such as heating and cooling
recognising that not all substances can be easily classified on the basis of their observable properties
Science as a human endeavour
Use and influence of science
Content descriptions with elaborations
Scientific knowledge, is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE083)
investigating how the development of materials such as plastics and synthetic fabrics have led to the production of useful products
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Science
Year 6
Science understanding
Chemical sciences
Content description with elaborations
describing what happens when materials are mixed
investigating the solubility of common materials in water
investigating the change in state caused by heating and cooling of a familiar substance
investigating irreversible changes such as rusting, burning and cooking
exploring how reversible changes can be used to recycle materials
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