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

Achievement Standard Science Year 6

By the end of Year 6, students compare and classify different types of observable changes to materials. They analyse requirements for the transfer of electricity and describe how energy can be transformed from one form to another when generating electricity. …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 6 | Science | F-10 curriculum

ACSHE228

Values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACSHE228 | Content Descriptions | Year 9 | Science | F-10 curriculum

ACSHE230

Values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACSHE230 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACSIS025

researching ideas collaboratively using big books, web pages and ICT within the classroom

Elaboration (1) | ACSIS025 | Content Descriptions | Year 1 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACSIS038

researching with the use of simple information sources

Elaboration (1) | ACSIS038 | Content Descriptions | Year 2 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACSHE050

researching how knowledge of astronomy has been used by some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (OI.3, OI.5)

Elaboration (1) | ACSHE050 | Content Descriptions | Year 3 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACSHE051

researching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ knowledge of the local natural environment, such as the characteristics of plants and animals (OI.2, OI.3, OI.5)

Elaboration (4) | ACSHE051 | Content Descriptions | Year 3 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACSSU078

researching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ understanding of the night sky and its use for timekeeping purposes as evidenced in oral cultural records, petroglyphs, paintings and stone arrangements (OI.3, OI.5)

Elaboration (3) | ACSSU078 | Content Descriptions | Year 5 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACSHE081

researching how scientists were able to develop ideas about the solar system through the gathering of evidence through space exploration

Elaboration (2) | ACSHE081 | Content Descriptions | Year 5 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACSHE081

researching the different types of scientists who work in teams in space exploration, and Australia's involvement in space exploration

Elaboration (4) | ACSHE081 | Content Descriptions | Year 5 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACSIS086

experiencing a range of ways of investigating questions, including experimental testing, internet research, field observations and exploring simulations

Elaboration | ACSIS086 | Content Descriptions | Year 5 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACSIS086

considering different ways to approach problem solving, including researching, using trial and error, experimental testing and creating models

Elaboration (3) | ACSIS086 | Content Descriptions | Year 5 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACSSU094

researching organisms that live in extreme environments such as Antarctica or a desert

Elaboration (2) | ACSSU094 | Content Descriptions | Year 6 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACSSU096

researching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural stories that provide evidence of geological events (OI.3)

Elaboration (5) | ACSSU096 | Content Descriptions | Year 6 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACSHE098

exploring institutions and locations where contemporary Australian scientists conduct research on catastrophic natural events

Elaboration (5) | ACSHE098 | Content Descriptions | Year 6 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACSHE100

researching the scientific work involved in global disaster alerts and communication, such as cyclone, earthquake and tsunami alerts

Elaboration (5) | ACSHE100 | Content Descriptions | Year 6 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (7) ACSHE100

researching the use of methane generators in Indonesia

Elaboration (7) | ACSHE100 | Content Descriptions | Year 6 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACSSU112

researching specific examples of human activity, such as the effects of palm oil production in Sumatra and Borneo

Elaboration (6) | ACSSU112 | Content Descriptions | Year 7 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACSSU115

researching knowledges held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples regarding the phases of the moon and the connection between the lunar cycle and ocean tides (OI.3, OI.5)

Elaboration (4) | ACSSU115 | Content Descriptions | Year 7 | Science | F-10 curriculum