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 explain how the structural and behavioural features of invertebrates support their survival.
- We are learning to make a stop-motion animation.
Activities
Invertebrate investigation
Students will work in groups of two collecting 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 2.
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. Place students into groups of two. |
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Adaptations student learning resource |
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 and storyboard, prop making |
| 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)
Knowledge of our world and beyond inspires sustainable solutions
Outcomes
- Uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices ST3-SCI-01
- Interprets data to support explanations and arguments ST3-DAT-01
Content
Living things may change over millions of years, in response to their environments
- Observe behavioural and structural adaptations of plants and animals, and suggest how these may help them survive in their environments
Creating written texts in Science and Technology
Outcome
- Creates written texts to communicate understanding of scientific and technological concepts and processes ST3-CWT-01
Content
Creating written explanations of concepts and processes supports understanding of Science and Technology
- Use compound and complex sentences and labelled diagrams to create a text that explains a process, concept or investigation
- Use notetaking, journalling, annotations and labelled images to create a multimodal text that documents the design processes involved in developing a solution
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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