Rationale Science

Science provides an empirical way of answering interesting and important questions about the biological, physical and technological world. The knowledge it produces has proved to be a reliable basis for action in our personal, social and economic lives. …

Rationale | Science | F-10 curriculum

Aims Science

The Australian Curriculum: Science aims to ensure that students develop: an interest in science as a means of expanding their curiosity and willingness to explore, ask questions about and speculate on the changing world in which they live an understanding …

Aims | Science | F-10 curriculum

Key ideas Science

In the Australian Curriculum: Science, there are six key ideas that represent key aspects of a scientific view of the world and bridge knowledge and understanding across the disciplines of science, as shown Figure 1 below. These are embedded within each …

Key ideas | Science | F-10 curriculum

Structure Science

The three interrelated strands of science The Australian Curriculum: Science has three interrelated strands: science understanding, science as a human endeavour and science inquiry skills. Together, the three strands of the science curriculum provide …

Structure | Science | F-10 curriculum

ACSIS172

Critically analyse the validity of information in primary and secondary sources and evaluate the approaches used to solve problems

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACSIS172 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Science | F-10 curriculum

ACSIS206

Critically analyse the validity of information in primary and secondary sources and evaluate the approaches used to solve problems

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACSIS206 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACSIS206

acknowledging the need to critically analyse scientific literature for potential cultural bias towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Elaboration (3) | ACSIS206 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum