Curriculum
The following Board of Studies (2006) outcomes and indicators from the current NSW K-6 science and technology syllabus relate to this unit of work:
VA1 Demonstrates confidence in their own ability and a willingness to make and implement decisions when investigating, designing, making and using technology (Lessons, 10, 11 & 12)
VA5 Works cooperatively with others in groups on scientific and technological tasks and challenges (Lessons 10, 11 & 12)
INV S1.7 Conducts guided investigations by observing, questioning, predicting, collecting and recording data and suggesting possible explanations (Lesson 2, 3 & 7)
DM S1.8 Develops and implements own design ideas in response to an investigation of needs and wants (Lessons 10, 11 & 12)
UT S1.9 Selects and uses a range of equipment, computer based technology, materials and other resources to undertake an investigation or design task (lesson 2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
LT S1.3 Identifies and describes ways in which living things grow and change (Lessons 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 & 12)
ES S1.6 Identifies and describes ways in which people and other living things depend upon the Earth and its environments (Lessons 6, 10, 11 & 12)
PS S1.5 Grows, makes or processes some products using a range of techniques and materials. (Lesson 2 & 3)
The following outcomes and content from the new NSW science syllabus relate to this unit of work:
ST1-1VA Shows interest in and enthusiasm for science and technology, responding to their curiosity, questions and perceived needs, wants and opportunities (Lesson 10, 11 & 12)
ST1-10LW Describes external features, changes in and growth of living things (Lessons 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
ST1-4WS Investigates questions and predictions by collecting and recording data, sharing and reflecting on their experiences and comparing what they and others know (Lessons 1, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 12)
ST1-5WT Uses a structured design process, everyday tools, materials, equipment and techniques to produce solutions that respond to identified needs and wants (Lessons 8, 10, 11 & 12)
ST1-11LW Describes ways that different places in the environment provide for the needs of living things (Lessons 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12)
VA1 Demonstrates confidence in their own ability and a willingness to make and implement decisions when investigating, designing, making and using technology (Lessons, 10, 11 & 12)
VA5 Works cooperatively with others in groups on scientific and technological tasks and challenges (Lessons 10, 11 & 12)
INV S1.7 Conducts guided investigations by observing, questioning, predicting, collecting and recording data and suggesting possible explanations (Lesson 2, 3 & 7)
- Explores objects using a limited number of senses (eg touch) and describes findings (Lesson 7)
- Observes Sea Monkeys as they grow and records observations for a written explanation (flow chart) (Lesson 7)
DM S1.8 Develops and implements own design ideas in response to an investigation of needs and wants (Lessons 10, 11 & 12)
- Participates in the designing and making of an environment for an Australian animal so that it can survive (Lessons 10, 11 & 12)
- Collaboratively draws a picture of an animal’s habitat that highlights the needs of growing animals (Lesson 10)
- Collaboratively creates a three-dimensional model of an animal’s habitat that highlights the needs of growing animals (Lessons 11 & 12)
UT S1.9 Selects and uses a range of equipment, computer based technology, materials and other resources to undertake an investigation or design task (lesson 2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
- with teacher assistance, downloads images from a digital camera for publication (Lesson 6)
LT S1.3 Identifies and describes ways in which living things grow and change (Lessons 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 & 12)
- Measures and records, over a four week period, the length of bean plants using informal units (Lesson 4, 5, 6)
- Observes, asks questions and predicts how a plant obtains water and nutrients (Lesson 4)
- Uses a magnifying glass to examine changes in sea monkeys during their life cycle and draws the changes (Lesson 7)
- Collaboratively draws a picture of an animal’s habitat that highlights the needs of growing animals (Lesson 10)
- Collaboratively creates a three-dimensional model of an animal’s habitat that highlights the needs of growing animals (Lessons 11 & 12)
ES S1.6 Identifies and describes ways in which people and other living things depend upon the Earth and its environments (Lessons 6, 10, 11 & 12)
- Observes, asks questions and records what happens to plants when they are deprived of a requirement, eg water, air, sunlight and nutrients (Lesson 6)
- Participates in the designing and making of an environment for an Australian animal so that it can survive (Lessons 10, 11 & 12)
PS S1.5 Grows, makes or processes some products using a range of techniques and materials. (Lesson 2 & 3)
The following outcomes and content from the new NSW science syllabus relate to this unit of work:
ST1-1VA Shows interest in and enthusiasm for science and technology, responding to their curiosity, questions and perceived needs, wants and opportunities (Lesson 10, 11 & 12)
ST1-10LW Describes external features, changes in and growth of living things (Lessons 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
- Record the changes in growth of a common plant or animal, using informal units, provided tables and digital technologies as appropriate (Lesson 4, 5 & 6)
- Observe and record some of the changes a common plant or animal shows during its life, using an appropriate digital technology, eg a camera (Lesson 4, 5, 6 & 7)
- Compare the appearance of adult living things with their offspring (Lesson 7)
- Describe some external features of a variety of Australian animals (Lesson 8 & 9)
ST1-4WS Investigates questions and predictions by collecting and recording data, sharing and reflecting on their experiences and comparing what they and others know (Lessons 1, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 12)
- Comparing observations made by looking and touching animals and identifying the similarities and differences and predicting where each animal may live (Lesson 9)
- Working cooperatively and individually when participating in different types of guided investigations to explore and answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and accessing information sources, surveys and fieldwork (Lessons 7, 10, 11 & 12)
- Representing and communicating observations and ideas using oral and written language, drawing and role-play (Lessons 10, 11 & 12)
- Describing changes in animals observed in investigations (Lesson 7)
ST1-5WT Uses a structured design process, everyday tools, materials, equipment and techniques to produce solutions that respond to identified needs and wants (Lessons 8, 10, 11 & 12)
- Exploring different materials by observing and manipulating them (Lesson 8)
- Using techniques for documenting and communicating design ideas, including simple plans, drawings and models using familiar materials (Lessons 10, 11 & 12)
- Using a range of everyday tools, equipment, materials and techniques (Lessons 11, 12)
- Using feedback from others to refine design ideas (Lessons 10, 11 & 12)
- Working cooperatively and safely (Lessons 8, 10, 11 & 12)
- Identifying how their solution meets the needs and wants of the user (Lesson 12)
ST1-11LW Describes ways that different places in the environment provide for the needs of living things (Lessons 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12)
- Identify different places animals live where their needs are met (Lesson 9)
- Explore the needs of a plant or animal in its environment (Lessons 10, 11 & 12)
- Describe how the environment provides for the needs of the animals that live there (Lessons 9, 10, 11 & 12)