Science Overview - Odd Year
KEY: NE= Natural Environment
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ME= Made Environment
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Term 1Term 2Term 3Term 4 |
EARLY STAGE 1
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Science Overview - Even Year
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
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STAGE 1
Material World (NE&ME)
- Relationship between properties of common materials and their use Built Environments (ME)
- Design and purpose of places in local environment Physical World (NE)
- Sources of light and sound - Push/pull forces Information (ME)
- Design and purpose of information, communication and technology sources |
STAGE 2
Material World (NE&ME)
- Physical properties of natural and processed materials and how they determine their use Built Environments (ME)
- Human interaction within built environments and factors considered in design and construction Physical World (NE)
- Heat and transfer of heat - Interactions between contact and non-contact forces Information (ME)
- Designing information solutions to address the need of humans |
STAGE 3
Material World (NE&ME)
- Properties of materials and how they determine their use for specific purposes Built Environments (ME)
- Social and economic factors that influence built environments Physical World (ME)
- Electricity sources, transfer, transformation and use - Transfer of light to solve everyday problems Information (ME)
- Social influences impact on the design and use of ICT |
NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum Science
Objectives
VALUES AND ATTITUDES
Students: • develop interest and positive, informed values and attitudes towards science and technology • recognise the importance and relevance of science and technology in their lives now and for the future. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Students: • develop knowledge, understanding of and skills in applying the processes of Working Scientifically • develop knowledge, understanding of and skills in applying the processes of Working Technologically • develop knowledge of the Natural Environment through understanding about the Physical World, Earth and Space, and Living World • develop knowledge and understanding of the Natural Environment and the Made Environment through the Material World • develop knowledge and understanding of the Made Environment through Built Environments, Information and Products. Early Stage 1 to Stage 3 outcomes A student: (STe-1VA, ST1-1VA, ST2-1VA, ST3-1VA)
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Science Objectives and Outcomes Overview K-6
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