Ccgs Science Curriculum Overview

CCGS Science Domain-level Curriculum Overview
CCGS SCIENCE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: PREP

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARD (REPORT OUTCOMES):
By the end of the Foundation year:
Students describe the properties and behaviour of familiar objects.
They suggest how the environment affects them and other living things.
Share observations of familiar objects and events.
TEACHING AND LEARNING SEQUENCE, UNITS AND CONTENT DESCRIPTORS

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM CONTENT
TERM 1
TERM 2
TERM 3
TERM 4
DESCRIPTORS AND TEACHING UNITS
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Staying alive
Primary Connections Unit
Objects are made of materials that
Daily and seasonal changes in our
(ACSSU002)
(ACSSU003)
(ACSSU004)
including food and water
Content
this
basic
Unit Overview
unit
needs
students
for
investigate
survival
of
have observable properties
the
animals,
unit
through
develop
investigations,
skills
of
observing,
understanding of basic needs and their
opportunities
through
are made of in the school environment
stay
alive.
Students
importance in our lives will be developed

hands-on
activities.
Through
needs of a class pet and compare them

to their own needs.
communicating.
comparing
The
for
unit
students
to
and
provides
explore,
through hands-on activities, what things

and the properties of the materials used
environment affect everyday life
In
this
unit
students
and shape
(ACSSU005)
beliefs
and
In
understandings about the air, Sun and

wind
will
through
be
this
unit
students
develop
an
understanding of how things move. They
developed
as
they
work
explore the push and pull forces they can
they
increase
their
sliding, bouncing and spinning. Through
hands-on
investigations,
The way objects move depends on a

variety of factors, including their size
activities.
will
Through
knowledge of how the characteristics of

weather affect their daily lives.
use
to
move
investigations,
objects
in
students
ways
such
observe
as
and
gather evidence about rolling objects and

explore the idea of fair testing.
to make them.
Nature and development of science

r
Human
this
students
describing,
them
investigations, students will explore the
Endeavou
In
including humans, and how their senses

help
On the move
(Teaching kit available)
Living things have basic needs,

Scientific Understanding
In
Weather in my world
Whats it made of?
Science involves observing, asking
questions about, and describing changes
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-6
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-6
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-6
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-6
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-6
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-7
in, objects and events (ACSHE013)

Questioning and predicting
Pose and respond to questions about

familiar objects and events
(ACSIS014)
Inquiry Skills
Planning and conducting
Participate in guided investigations and

make observations using the senses
(ACSIS011)
Processing and analysing data and
information
Engage in discussions about observations

and represent ideas (ACSIS233)
Communicating
Share observations and ideas

(ACSIS012)
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CCGS SCIENCE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: YEAR 1

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARD (REPORT OUTCOMES)
By the end of the Year 1:
Describe objects and events that they encounter in their everyday lives, and the effects of interacting with materials and objects.
They identify a range of habitats. Kit
They describe changes to things in their local environment and suggest how science helps people care for environments.
Make predictions, and investigate everyday phenomena.
They follow instructions to record and sort their observations and share their observations with others.

TERM 1
TERM 2
TERM 3
TERM 4
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Spot the difference
Up, down and all around
Schoolyard safari

Living things have a variety of external
Everyday materials can be physically
features (ACSSU017)
changed in a variety of ways
Living things live in different places
In this unit, by observing the features
By
glimpse
Students
Content
and behaviour of small animals, students

diversity
of
animal
life.
and landscape (ACSSU019)
observing
change,
students
glimpse
the diversity of materials in their world.

explore
about how heating or cooling a food can
investigations,
change
to
better
them survive in their habitats. Through

animals
themselves.
move,
students
They
feed
explore
learn
how
and
protect
and
compare
the habitats of different animals.
chocolate
and
including
the
understanding of how their features help
leading
food
through
context
animals
of
change
Students observe the external features of

small
Unit Overview
the
Observable changes occur in the sky
(ACSSU018)
where their needs are met (ACSSU211)
popcorn.
spaghetti,
Students
learn
change its properties and whether the

can
investigation
chocolate
be
reversed
about
melts
the
or
which
fastest
not.
type
will
In
this
made
unit
undergo
students
managed
change.
observations
and
students
and
and
seasonal
the
changes
An
slow
changes
can
happen
and
daily,
in
Light and sound are produced by a

range of sources and can be sensed
(ACSSU020)
natural,
features
Through
investigate
environment.
explore
photographic
that
This
unit
provides
opportunities
for
students to investigate sources of light
outdoor
and sound, how they are produced and
records,
how
their
weekly
local
light
and
sound
travel.
Students
understanding of the role of light and

sound in our lives and our community
will
be
developed
activities.
of
through
Through
hands-on
investigations,
students explore why we have two eyes
help
instead of one.
students draw conclusions about how fast

or
Look! Listen!
the
Human Endeavour
consequences of change.
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-6
Lessons
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-6
Lessons
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Use and influence of science
People use science in their daily lives,

including when caring for their
environment and living things
Skills
Inquiry
(ACSHE022)
Pose and respond to questions, and
make predictions about familiar objects

and events (ACSIS024)
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Participate in guided investigations to

explore and answer questions
Lessons 5, 6
Lessons 1-6
Lessons
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lesson 5
Lessons
Lessons 2, 3, 5, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 5, 6
Lessons
Lessons 2, 3, 6, 7
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Lesson 5
Lessons
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-6
Lessons
Lessons 1-7
(ACSIS025)
Use informal measurements to collect
and record observations, using digital

technologies as appropriate (ACSIS026)
information
Use a range of methods to sort

information, including drawings and
provided tables through discussion,
compare observations with predictions

(ACSIS027)
Evaluating
Compare observations with those of

others (ACSIS213)
Communicating
Represent and communicate observations

and ideas in a variety of
ways (ACSIS029)
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Students describe changes to objects, materials and living things.
They identify that certain materials and resources have different uses and describe examples of where science is used in peoples daily lives.
Students pose and respond to questions about their experiences and predict outcomes of investigations.
They use informal measurements to make and compare observations.
They record and represent observations and communicate ideas in a variety of ways.

TERM 1
TERM 2
TERM 3
TERM 4
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Watch it grow
Living things grow, change and have

All mixed up
offspring similar to themselves
Content
Push-pull
Different materials can be combined for
Earths resources are used in a variety
A push or a pull affects how an object
a particular purpose (ACSSU031)
(ACSSU030)
In
the processes of growth and change, of
that are difficult to separate. Through
animals.
how changing the quantities of materials
water is used, where water comes from
reproduction and death that apply to all

Through
hands-on
activities
and investigations, students compare the

growth of living things under different
this
unit
students
learn
about
of ways (ACSSU032)
In this unit students explore the growth
of a range of living things and explore

Unit Overview
Water works
materials that dont mix well, and others

hands-on investigations, students explore
in a mixture can alter its properties and
In
this
unit
students
develop
an
In this unit students explore pushes and
Through
observe and gather evidence about how
understanding of, and appreciation for,

precious
natural
investigations,
resource.
students
explore
and how to use it responsibly.
uses.
moves or changes shape (ACSSU033)
how
pulls.
Through
investigations,
students
these forces act in air and water, and

on
the
ground.
Students
identify
the
effect of the pull of gravity and learn

that both air and water can 'push'.
Human Endeavour
conditions.
Lesson 2
Lessons 1, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Lesson 3
Lesson 2
Lessons 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 7, 8
Lessons 1, 2, 3
Lesson 1, 2, 6
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Lesson 3
Lessons 2, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Lessons 1, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 3, 7

People use science in their daily lives,

including when caring for their
environment and living
things(ACSHE035)
Inquiry Skills
Pose and respond to questions, and
make predictions about familiar objects

and events (ACSIS037)
Participate in guided investigations to

explore and answer questions
(ACSIS038)
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Use informal measurements to collect
and record observations, using digital
Lessons 2
Lesson 6
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lessons 2, 3, 6
Lessons 1, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 6
Lessons 1, 2, 4, 5
Lessons 3, 6
Lessons 6, 7
Lessons 3, 4, 6, 8
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Lesson 7
Lessons 5, 6, 7
Lessons 1-8
Lessons 1, 6, 8
technologies as appropriate (ACSIS039)

information
Use a range of methods to sort

information, including drawings and
provided tables and through discussion,

compare observations with predictions
(ACSIS040)
Evaluating
Compare observations with those of

others (ACSIS041)
Communicating
Represent and communicate observations

and ideas in a variety of
ways (ACSIS042)
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Students use their understanding of the movement of Earth, materials and the behaviour of heat to suggest explanations for everyday observations.
They group living things based on observable features and distinguish them from non-living things.
They describe how they can use science investigations to respond to questions.
Students use their experiences to identify questions and make predictions about scientific investigations.
They follow procedures to collect and record observations and suggest possible reasons for their findings, based on patterns in their data.
They describe how safety and fairness were considered and they use diagrams and other representations to communicate their ideas.

TERM 1
TERM 2
TERM 3
TERM 4
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Feathers, fur or leaves
Melting moments
Night and day
Heating up
Living things can be grouped on the
liquid can be caused by adding or
regular changes, including night and
Earths rotation on its axis causes
Heat can be produced in many ways
removing heat (ACSSU046)
day (ACSSU048)
another (ACSSU049)
In this unit students explore features of
In this unit students explore how solids
In this unit students explore the sizes,
In this unit students investigate different
living
or liquids are influenced by temperature
shapes, positions and movements of the
heat sources and how heat moves from
everyday
how shadows change throughout the day
activities,
basis of observable features and can be

distinguished from non-living things
Content
(ACSSU044)
things,
grouped
activities,
and
together.
ways
students
they
Through
explore
can
be
hands-on
how
living
things can be grouped on the basis of

Unit Overview
observable
features
distinguished
from
and
can
non-living
be
things.
They use this knowledge to investigate
A change of state between solid and
and experience the way items from their

hands-on
lives
can
change.
investigations,
Through
students
Sun, Earth and Moon. They investigate

and
link
these
changes
the
apparent
affects the melting time of chocolate.
Students role-play the movements of the
the
one object to another. Through hands-on

students
investigate
the
difference in conductivity of materials.
sky.
Earth in relation to the Sun and Moon.

Through
their own school grounds.
across
Suns
investigate how the size of the pieces
the animal groups in the leaf litter of
movement
to
and can move from one object to
investigations,
they
explain
night and day in terms of the Earth

spinning on its axis.
Human Endeavour
Science involves making predictions and

describing patterns and
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5
Lessons 2, 5
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Lesson 7
Lesson 3
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 1, 6
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 5
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
relationships (ACSHE050)
Science knowledge helps people to

understand the effect of their actions
(ACSHE051)
Skills
Inquiry
With guidance, identify questions in

familiar contexts that can be
investigated scientifically and make

predictions based on prior knowledge
(ACSIS053)
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With guidance, plan and conduct
scientific investigations to find answers

to questions, considering the safe use of
Lesson 6
Lessons 2, 6
Lesson 5
Lessons 4, 6
Lesson 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 3, 4, 5, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 6
Lessons 5, 6, 7
Lesson 5
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6
Lesson 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 3, 4, 5
Lessons 4, 6
Lesson 6
Lesson 6
Lesson5
Lesson 6
Lesson 1
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Lessons 1-6
Lessons 1-7
appropriate materials and equipment

(ACSIS054)
Consider the elements of fair tests and

use formal measurements and digital
technologies as appropriate, to make
and record observations accurately
(ACSIS055)
information
Use a range of methods including
tables and simple column graphs to

represent data and to identify patterns
and trends (ACSIS057)
Compare results with predictions,

suggesting possible reasons for
findings(ACSIS215)
Evaluating
Reflect on investigations, including

whether a test was fair or not
(ACSIS058)
Communicating
Represent and communicate
observations, ideas and findings using

formal and informal representations
(ACSIS060)
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Students apply the observable properties of materials to explain how objects and materials can be used.
They describe how contact and non-contact forces affect interactions between objects.
They discuss how natural processes and human activity cause changes to Earths surface.
They describe relationships that assist the survival of living things and sequence key stages in the life cycle of a plant or animal.
They identify when science is used to understand the effect of their actions.
Students follow instructions to identify investigable questions about familiar contexts and make predictions based on prior knowledge.
They describe ways to conduct investigations and safely use equipment to make and record observations with accuracy.
They use provided tables and column graphs to organise data and identify patterns.
Students suggest explanations for observations and compare their findings with their predictions.
They suggest reasons why a test was fair or not.
They use formal and informal ways to communicate their observations and findings.

TERM 1
TERM 2
TERM 3
TERM 4
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Plants in action
Package it better
Beneath our feet
Smooth moves
Natural and processed materials have a
Earths surface changes over time as a
Forces can be exerted by one object on
range of physical properties that can
result of natural processes and human
another through direct contact or from
Living things have life cycles

(ACSSU072)
Living things depend on each other and
influence their use (ACSSU074)
Content
the environment to survive (ACSSU073)
This
are
challenged
as
students to develop an understanding of
students to explore how natural processes
opportunity to explore forces and motion.
will
develop
sense
of appropriate materials to use. Students
surroundings.
Students
identify forces that act at a distance
the process of germination, the stages in
safely
they
over
for growth.
gather information about what makes a
work
through
hands-on activities in this unit. Students

Unit Overview
of
wonder
and
appreciation of plants as they investigate

a plant's life cycle and what plants need
provides
opportunities
for
the design of packages and the choice

design
and
test
deliver
investigations
package
fragile
students
successful package
gift.
that
will
Through
observe
and
This
and
unit
provides
human
opportunities
activity
shape
for
a distance (ACSSU076)
Students' beliefs about flowering plants

they
unit
activity (ACSSU075)
their
understanding
of soils, rocks and landscapes and how

change
through
hands-on
time
is
developed
activities
and
This
unit
Through
provides
hands-on
students
activities
with
the
students
and those that act in direct contact, and

investigate
how
different-sized
affect the movement of objects.
forces
student-planned investigations. Students

also investigate factors that affect the
erosion of soils.
Human Endeavour
Science involves making predictions and

describing patterns and
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Lessons 1-8
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 2, 7
Lessons 1-8
Lessons 3, 5
Lessons 3, 4, 5, 7
relationships (ACSHE061)
Science knowledge helps people to

understand the effect of their actions
(ACSHE062)
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With guidance, identify questions in

familiar contexts that can be
investigated scientifically and make
Lessons 6, 7
Lessons 3, 4, 5, 7
Lessons 1, 3, 7
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Lesson 7
Lessons 4, 5, 7
Lessons 2, 4, 7
Lessons 3, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Lessons 3, 4, 5, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Lessons 4, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lesson 6
Lessons 6, 7
Lessons 4, 5
Lesson 7
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Lesson 7
Lessons 4, 5
Lessons 2, 4, 7
Lesson6
Lessons 1-8
Lessons 1, 6, 8
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Lessons 1-7
predictions based on prior knowledge

(ACSIS064)
With guidance, plan and conduct

scientific investigations to find answers
to questions, considering the safe use of
appropriate materials and equipment
(ACSIS065)
Consider the elements of fair tests and
use formal measurements and digital
technologies as appropriate, to make
and record observations accurately
Inquiry Skills
(ACSIS066)
information
Use a range of methods including

tables and simple column graphs to
represent data and to identify patterns

and trends (ACSIS068)
Compare results with predictions,

suggesting possible reasons for findings
(ACSIS216)
Evaluating
Reflect on investigations, including

whether a test was fair or not
(ACSIS069)
Communicating
Represent and communicate

observations, ideas and findings using
formal and informal representations
(ACSIS071)
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Students classify substances according to their observable properties and behaviours.
They explain everyday phenomena associated with the transfer of light.
They describe the key features of our solar system.
They analyse how the form of living things enables them to function in their environments.
Students discuss how scientific developments have affected peoples lives, help us solve problems and how science knowledge develops from many peoples contributions.
Students follow instructions to pose questions for investigation and predict the effect of changing variables when planning an investigation.
They use equipment in ways that are safe and improve the accuracy of their observations.
Students construct tables and graphs to organise data and identify patterns in the data.
They compare patterns in their data with predictions when suggesting explanations.
They describe ways to improve the fairness of their investigations, and communicate their ideas and findings using multimodal texts.

TERM 1
TERM 2
TERM 3
TERM 4
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Desert survivors
Whats the matter?
Earths place in space
Light shows
Living things have structural features

and adaptations that help them to
Solids, liquids and gases have different
survive in their environment
Content
(ACSSU043)
planets orbiting around a star (the sun)
The Earth is part of a system of
Light from a source forms shadows and
different ways (ACSSU077)
(ACSSU078)
refracted (ACSSU080)
In this unit students explore some of the
In
structural features and
investigations,
desert
Unit Overview
observable properties and behave in
plants
and
adaptations of
animals,
and
to
this
unit,
through
students
hands-on
explore
the
properties of solids, liquids and gases,
can be absorbed, reflected and
In this unit students explore how the
In
patterns
days,
properties of light and how it enables us
months
in
the
and
sky
relate
years.
to
Students
this
unit
students
explore
the
to see. Students thinking about light and
compare them with plants and animals
and plan and conduct an investigation
understanding of how observation and
its role in our lives and our community
that
of how the properties of materials change
models can be used to shape ideas and
will
their
hands-on activities and student-planned
students
students investigate how the structural
the elements of our Solar System and
use light to meet our needs.
pose
based
live
in
other
questions
claims
and
environments.
develop
supported
They
evidence-
by
with temperature.
reasoning. Through hands-on activities,
understandings
is
developed
through
investigations. Students also investigate
features of desert plants and animals
Earths position within it.
be
activities.
developed
Through
explain
how
using
hands-on
investigations
objects
reflect,
absorb and refract light, and how we can
help them to survive in their own natural

environment.
Human Endeavour
Science involves testing predictions by
gathering data and using evidence to

develop explanations of events and
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 1, 4, 5
Lessons 1-9
Lesson 7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1, 4, 5, 8
phenomena and reflects historical and

cultural contributions (ACSHE081)
Scientific knowledge is used to solve

problems and inform personal and
community decisions (ACSHE083)
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With guidance, pose clarifying questions

and make predictions about scientific
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Lessons 1, 2, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Lessons 4, 6
Lessons 3, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Lesson 1, 3, 4, 5
Lessons 5, 6, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 7
Lessons 2, 3
Lessons 2, 3, 6
Lessons 3, 4, 6, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
Lessons 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 5, 6
Lesson 5
Lessons 3, 7
Lessons 6, 7
Lessons 3, 6, 7
Lesson 7
Lessons 1-9
Lessons 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 3, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
investigations (ACSIS231)
Identify, plan and apply the elements

of scientific investigations to answer
questions and solve problems using
equipment and materials safely and

identifying potential risks (ACSIS086)
Decide variables to be changed and
measured in fair tests, and observe
measure and record data with accuracy

using digital technologies as appropriate
(ACSIS087)
Inquiry Skills

information
Construct and use a range of

representations, including tables and
graphs, to represent and describe
observations, patterns or relationships in

data using digital technologies as
appropriate (ACSIS090)
Compare data with predictions and use

as evidence in developing explanations
(ACSIS218)
Evaluating
Reflect on and suggest improvements to

scientific investigations (ACSIS091)
Communicating
Communicate ideas, explanations and

processes using scientific representations
in a variety of ways, including multimodal texts (ACSIS093)
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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.
They explain how natural events cause rapid change to Earths surface.
They describe and predict the effect of environmental changes on individual living things.
Students explain how scientific knowledge helps us to solve problems and inform decisions and identify historical and cultural contributions.
Students follow procedures to develop investigable questions and design investigations into simple cause-and-effect relationships.
They identify variables to be changed and measured and describe potential safety risks when planning methods.
They collect, organise and interpret their data, identifying where improvements to their methods or research could improve the data.
They describe and analyse relationships in data using appropriate representations and construct multimodal texts to communicate ideas, methods and findings.

TERM 1
TERM 2
TERM 3
TERM 4
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Marvellous micro-organisms
Change detectives
The growth and survival of living things

are affected by physical conditions of
Content
this
unit
students
understanding
organisms
Students
Unit Overview
of
in
food
yeast
need
and
develop
role
and
investigate
micro-organisms
about
the
the
to
the
of
an
micro-
unit
medicine.
chemical
conditions
understanding
grow,
learn
bread-making
process, and research the development of

penicillin.
this
evaporating,
influence
developed
and
students
dissolving,
explore
the
of
rate
through
the
of
melting,
and
Students
extreme weather events can affect
hands-on
student-planned
explain
physical
this
unit
understanding
students
of
the
develop
causes
an
of
In this unit students explore the role of

electrons
that
Earths surface. Through investigations,
batteries,
activities
data from Australia and neighbouring
how
will
be
investigations.
and
In
sources (ACSSU097)
electric
Students become detectives who identify

and
and can be generated from a range of
earthquakes and how they change the
factors
change
Electrical energy can be transferred

and transformed in electrical circuits
Earths surface (ACSSU096)
burning
reactions.
Sudden geological changes and
or irreversible (ACSSU095)
In
Its electrifying
Changes to materials can be reversible
their environment (ACSSU094)
In
Earthquake explorers
chemical
students explore earthquake magnitude

countries,
drawing
conclusions
about
in
transferring
circuits.
light
Through
energy
in
investigating
bulbs,
switches,
conductors and insulators, they explain

battery-operated
example, a torch, work.
devices,
for
patterns in the data.
changes in everyday materials

Human Endeavour
Science involves testing predictions by

gathering data and using evidence to
develop explanations of events and
Lessons 1, 3, 6, 7, 8
Lessons 5, 7
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1, 5, 6, 7
Lessons 5, 7
Lessons 1, 2, 5, 7
Lesson 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8
Lessons 2, 3, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 3, 5
Lesson6
phenomena and reflects historical and

cultural contributions (ACSHE098)
Scientific knowledge is used to solve

problems and inform personal and
Skills
Inquiry
community decisions (ACSHE100)
With guidance, pose clarifying questions

and make predictions about scientific
investigations (ACSIS232)
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Identify, plan and apply the elements

of scientific investigations to answer
questions and solve problems using
Lessons 3, 4, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 3, 6
Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8
Lessons 2, 3, 6
Lessons 3, 6
Lessons 3, 6
Lesson 6
Lessons 3, 6
Lessons 2, 3, 4, 6
Lessons 2, 4, 5
Lessons 1-3, 5, 6, 8
Lessons 3, 5, 6
Lessons 3, 6
Lesson 5
Lessons 2, 6
Lesson 6
Lessons 6
Lesson 6
Lessons 6
Lessons 1, 3, 5, 8
Lessons 1,7
Lessons 1-7
Lessons 1-8
equipment and materials safely and

identifying potential risks (ACSIS103)
Decide variables to be changed and
measured in fair tests, and observe
measure and record data with accuracy

using digital technologies as appropriate
(ACSIS104)
information
Construct and use a range of
representations, including tables and

graphs, to represent and describe
observations, patterns or relationships in

data using digital technologies as
appropriate (ACSIS107)
Compare data with predictions and use

as evidence in developing explanations
(ACSIS221)
Evaluating
Reflect on and suggest improvements to

scientific investigations (ACSIS108)
Communicating
Communicate ideas, explanations and
processes using scientific representations

in a variety of ways, including multimodal texts (ACSIS110)
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CCGS SCIENCE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: PREP

Students describe the properties and behaviour of familiar objects.

Share observations of familiar objects and events.

TEACHING AND LEARNING SEQUENCE, UNITS AND CONTENT DESCRIPTORS

DESCRIPTORS AND TEACHING UNITS

EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES

Primary Connections Unit

Objects are made of materials that

Daily and seasonal changes in our

including food and water

have observable properties

understanding of basic needs and their

are made of in the school environment

importance in our lives will be developed

needs of a class pet and compare them

through hands-on activities, what things

environment affect everyday life

understandings about the air, Sun and

understanding of how things move. They

explore the push and pull forces they can

sliding, bouncing and spinning. Through

The way objects move depends on a

knowledge of how the characteristics of

gather evidence about rolling objects and

Nature and development of science

investigations, students will explore the

including humans, and how their senses

(Teaching kit available)

Living things have basic needs,

Whats it made of?

(Teaching kit available)

Science involves observing, asking

questions about, and describing changes

in, objects and events (ACSHE013)

Pose and respond to questions about

Planning and conducting

Participate in guided investigations and

Engage in discussions about observations

Share observations and ideas

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CCGS Science Domain-level Curriculum Overview

CCGS SCIENCE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: YEAR 1

They identify a range of habitats. Kit

Make predictions, and investigate everyday phenomena.

TEACHING AND LEARNING SEQUENCE, UNITS AND CONTENT DESCRIPTORS

DESCRIPTORS AND TEACHING UNITS

EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES

Spot the difference

Up, down and all around

Primary Connections Unit

(Teaching kit available)

Everyday materials can be physically

changed in a variety of ways

Living things live in different places

In this unit, by observing the features

and behaviour of small animals, students

and landscape (ACSSU019)

the diversity of materials in their world.

about how heating or cooling a food can

them survive in their habitats. Through

the habitats of different animals.