Suggested timetable
The suggested timetable is suitable for up to four classses.
This program works best in two hour blocks. This might require some classes to start recess or lunch early or late.
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
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
Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus (2017)
Outcome
- examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things ST3-4LW-S
Content
Adaptations of living things
describe adaptations as existing structures or behaviours that enable living things to survive in their environment
describe the structural and/or behavioural features of some native Australian animals and plants and why they are considered to be adaptations
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, 2017
