We live in an astonishingly complex world surrounded by natural and man-made wonders, from amazing life cycles and evolutionary adaptations of different species, to human inventions which have changed the way we live. With a smorgasbord of examples, Australian Curriculum Science is the must-have one-stop resource for teachers. Through hands-on and interactive activities, each book in the series will captivate students and give them a thirst for scientific knowledge and understanding.
Features:
- written specifically for lower primary student – Ages 5-7
- written to support Connected Outcomes Groups; links Human Society and Its Environment, Science and Technology, Creative Arts, PD/Health/PE key learning areas and corresponding teacher information page for each student page
- indicators provided for each activity
- relevant worksheet information for the teacher
- curriculum links
- answers provided (where necessary)
- additional activities
Australian Curriculum links:
Living things have basic needs, including food and water (ACSSU002) .png)
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties (ACSSU003)
Daily and seasonal changes in our environment affect everyday life (ACSSU004)
The way objects move depends on a variety of factors, including their size and shape (ACSSU005)
Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events (ACSHE013)
Pose and respond to questions about familiar objects and events (ACSIS014)
Participate in guided investigations and make observations using the senses (ACSIS011)
Engage in discussions about observations and represent ideas (ACSIS233)
Share observations and ideas (ACSIS012)
