Science animated | Stage 2 Science and technology incursion
Program overview
Science animated is an incursion that combines literacy and science, allowing students to create a stop-motion animation using an iPad.
Learning intentions
- We are learning to describe how invertebrates depend on their environment for survival.
- We are learning to make a stop-motion animation.
Activities
Invertebrate investigation
Students will work in groups of two to collect invertebrates from your school grounds.
Developing a script, storyboard and props.
Students will create a script and storyboard based on invertebrate observations, then make props using plasticine and other resources.
Creating an animation
Students will learn stop-motion animation using an iPad app, creating a 20-second animation with 180-220 frames. They will use the school grounds as a natural stage, utilising different areas for each scene.
Editing an animation
Students will use iMovie to compile their animations into one movie. They will add titles and learn how to improve sound.
Completed animations will be returned to school via Google drive.
This program is also available for Stage 3.
Essential information
Cost and details
Cost 2026 |
DoE $27 per student – GST free Non-gov $37 per student – GST free, min charge $750 per class |
Risk assessment |
Risk management plan |
Classes |
Maximum 3 classes per day. |
School preparation |
This is a full day program. Schools to provide one extra large learning space, with a screen or projector, for all participating classes for the duration of the day. The space needs to accommodate all classes. Place students into groups of two. |
Welfare |
For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program. |
Extreme or wet weather |
Program may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to predicted extreme temperatures, bush fire danger, heavy rainfall, high winds or dust storms. |
Booking policy |
Confirm student numbers and classes 7 days in advance. |
Cancellation fee |
Less than 30 working school days – $600 Less than 7 working school days notice – full cost Weather or fire danger cancellation – $0 |
Suggested timetable
Time |
Activities |
| Session 1 |
Investigating invertebrates Developing a script, storyboard and props |
| Recess | |
| Session 2 | Creating an animation |
| Lunch | |
| Session 3 | Editing an animation |
Please include your school's bell times in the notes section of your booking form.
Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary
Syllabus outcomes and content
Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus (2024)
Physical and living systems depend on energy
Outcome
- Uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems ST2-SCI-01
Content
Living things depend on energy and materials to survive
- Observe and describe living and non-living things in a habitat
- Describe ways in which plants and animals depend on each other for survival
Body systems work together to enable movement
- Recognise that all animals are either invertebrates with no spine, or vertebrates with a spine
- Compare ways invertebrates and vertebrates move on land, in water and in the sky
Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024
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