SCIENCE POLICY

2011
Aim of the Science and Technology K 6 Syllabus
The aim of this syllabus is to develop students competence, confidence and responsibility in their
interaction with science and technology leading to:
an enriched view of themselves, society, the environment and the future;
an enthusiasm for further learning in science and technology.
The Science and Technology K-6 Outcomes & Indicators 2000 outlines the following expectations of
achievements for students:
Early Stage 1
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3

Kindergarten
Years 1& 2
Years 3& 4
Years 5& 6

While the syllabus requires that these outcomes be addressed it should be noted that not all learning
outcomes will be achieved by all students at the same time.
Statements of learning outcomes have been organised in the following groups and this is also reflective of
the syllabus outcomes.

Objectives
Knowledge and understanding of:
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Built Environments
Information and Communication
Living Things
Physical Phenomena
Products and Services
Earth and its Surroundings
Investigating
Designing and making
Using technology

Skills in:
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Investigating
Designing and making
Using technology

Values and Attitudes:

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Towards themselves
Towards others
Towards science and technology

IMPLEMENTATION:
The science units to be implemented at Bossley Park Primary School have been organised in Stages to follow alternate years.
The scope and sequence tables for these units are included with this policy.

Science & Technology Scope & Sequence 2011

Strands and
substrands
Content
Built Environments

Early Stage 1

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

BEES1.1 Explores and

BES1.1 Creates, modifies

BES2.1 Creates, models and

BES3.1 Creates and

identifies ways in which

built environments suit their
users.

or models built
environments to suit the
needs of users.

evaluates built
environments, reflecting
consideration of functional
and aesthetic factors.

evaluates built
environments,
demonstrating consideration
of sustainability and
aesthetic, cultural, safety
and functional issues.

Information and
Communication

ICES1.2 Recognises and

ICS1.2 Creates a range of

ICS2.2 Creates and

ICS3.2 Creates and

uses various means of

communication.

information products and

communicates using a
variety of media.

evaluates information
products demonstrating an
understanding of the needs
of particular audiences.

evaluates information
products and processes,
demonstrating consideration
of the type of media, form,
audience and ethical issues.

Living Things

LTES1.3 Identifies ways in

LTS1.3 Identifies and

LTS2.3 Identifies and

LTS3.3 Identifies, describes

which living things are

different and have different
needs.

describes ways in which

living things grow and
change.

and evaluates the

interactions between living
things and their effects on
the environment.

Physical
Phenomena

PPES1.4 Explores and

PPS1.4 Identifies and

identifies ways some forms

of energy are used in their
daily lives.

describes different ways

some forms of energy are
used in the community.

describes the structure and

function of living things and
ways in which living things
interact with other living
things and their
environment.
PPS2.4 Identifies various
forms and sources of energy
and devises systems that use
energy.

Products and
Services

PSES1.5 Recognises the

PSS1.5 Grows, makes or

PSS2.5 Creates and

PSS3.5 Creates and

relationship between
everyday products and
peoples needs.

processes some products

using a range of techniques
and materials.

evaluates products and

services, considering
aesthetic and functional
factors.

Earth and Its

Surroundings

ESES1.6 Explores and

ESS1.6 Identifies and

ESS2.6 Identifies some of

identifies ways the

environment influences their
daily lives.

describes ways in which

people and other living
things depend upon the
earth and its environments.

the features of the solar

system and describes
interactions that affect
conditions on earth.

evaluates products and

services, demonstrating
consideration of
sustainability, aesthetic,
cultural, safety and
functional issues.
ESS3.6 Recognises that the
earth is the source of most
materials and resources, and
describes phenomena and
processes, both natural and
human, that form and
change the earth over time.

INVES1.7 Investigates

INVS1.7 Conducts guided

INVS2.7 Conducts

INVS3.7 Conducts their

their surroundings by
observing, questioning,
exploring and reporting.

investigations by observing,
questioning, predicting,
collecting and recording
data, and suggesting
possible explanations.

investigations by observing,
questioning, predicting,
testing, collecting, recording
and analysing data, and
drawing conclusions.

Designing and
Making

DMES1.8 Generates own

DMS1.8 Develops and

DMS2.8 Develops,

ideas and designs through

trial and error, play,
modelling and making.

implements own design

ideas in response to an
investigation of needs and
wants.

Using Technology

UTES1.9 Identifies and

UTS1.9 Selects and uses a

uses a limited range of

equipment, computer-based
technology, materials and
other resources when
undertaking exploration and
production.

range of equipment,
computer-based technology,
materials and other
resources to undertake an
investigation or design task.

implements and evaluates

ideas using drawings,
models and prototypes at
appropriate stages of the
design process.
UTS2.9 Selects and uses a
range of equipment,
computer-based technology,
materials and other
resources with developing
skill to enhance
investigation and design
tasks.

own investigations and

makes judgements based on
the results of observing,
questioning, planning,
predicting, testing,
collecting, recording and
analysing data, and drawing
conclusions.
DMS3.8 Develops and
resolves a design task by
planning, implementing
managing and evaluating
design processes.

Processes
Investigating

PPS3.4 Identifies and

applies processes involved
in manipulating, using and
changing the form of energy.

UTS3.9 Evaluates, selects

and uses a range of
equipment, computer-based
technology, materials and
other resources to meet the
requirements and constraints
of investigation and design
tasks.

Science & Technology Scope & Sequence 2011

Science Early Stage 1

Strands and
substrands

Early Stage 1

Content

Term

Content
Built Environments

BEES1.1 Explores and

identifies ways in which built
environments suit their users.

Information and
Communication

ICES1.2 Recognises and uses

various means of
communication.

Living Things

LTES1.3 Identifies ways in

which living things are
different and have different
needs.

Physical Phenomena

PPES1.4 Explores and

identifies ways some forms of
energy are used in their daily
lives.

Products and Services

PSES1.5 Recognises the

relationship between everyday
products and peoples needs.

Whats For Lunch?

Earth and Its

Surroundings

ESES1.6 Explores and

identifies ways the
environment influences their
daily lives.

Hot/Cold

Kids Care

Growing Up

Weather

Processes
UNIT NAME

Investigating

INVES1.7 Investigates their

surroundings by observing,
questioning, exploring and
reporting.

Designing and Making

DMES1.8 Generates own

ideas and designs through trial
and error, play, modelling and
making.

Using Technology

UTES1.9 Identifies and uses a

limited range of equipment,
computer-based technology,
materials and other resources
when undertaking exploration
and production.

Science & Technology Scope & Sequence 2011

Science Stage 1
Strands and
substrands

Stage 1

Content

Odd/Even
Term

Content
Built Environments

BES1.1 Creates, modifies or

models built environments to
suit the needs of users.

Getting About Transport

Odd

Information and
Communication

ICS1.2 Creates a range of

information products and
communicates using a variety
of media.

Lets Communicate

Odd

The Five Senses

Even

Whats Alive?

Odd

A Place in Time

Even

Living Things

LTS1.3 Identifies and

describes ways in which
living things grow and
change.

Physical Phenomena

PPS1.4 Identifies and

describes different ways some
forms of energy are used in
the community.

Products and Services

PSS1.5 Grows, makes or

processes some products
using a range of techniques
and materials..

Earth and Its

Surroundings

Toy World
Even

ESS1.6 Identifies and

describes ways in which
people and other living things
depend upon the earth and its
environments

Back to Nature

Even

What is weather?

Odd

Using Technology

Toy World

A Place in Time

Back to Nature

The Senses

LunchWhats for

Designing and Making

Getting About

Investigating

Whats Alive

UNIT NAME

CommunicateLets

Processes

INVS1.7 Conducts guided

investigations by observing,
questioning, predicting,
collecting and recording data,
and suggesting possible
explanations.
DMS1.8 Develops and
implements own design ideas in
response to an investigation of
needs and wants.

UTS1.9 Selects and uses a

range of equipment, computerbased technology, materials and
other resources to undertake an
investigation or design task.

Science Stage 2
Science & Technology Scope & Sequence 2011

Strands and
substrands

Stage 2

Content

Odd/Even
Term

Eating Out

Odd

Getting The Message

Even

Our Australia

Odd

Inside my body

Odd

Stuck On You

Odd

Simple Machines
Material world

Even
Even

Mini Worlds/ Cycles in Our World

Even

Content
Built Environments

BES2.1 Creates, models and

Information and
Communication

ICS2.2 Creates and evaluates

Living Things

Physical Phenomena

evaluates built environments,

reflecting consideration of
functional and aesthetic factors.

information products
demonstrating an understanding
of the needs of particular
audiences.
LTS2.3 Identifies and describes
the structure and function of
living things and ways in which
living things interact with other
living things and their
environment.
PPS2.4 Identifies various forms
and sources of energy and
devises systems that use energy.

Products and Services

PSS2.5 Creates and evaluates

Earth and Its

Surroundings

ESS2.6 Identifies some of the

products and services,

considering aesthetic and
functional factors.

features of the solar system and

describes interactions that affect
conditions on earth.

WorldMini Worlds/ Cycles Our

Inside my body

Material world

MachinesSimple

Using Technology

Stuck On You

Designing and Making

Our Australia

Investigating

MessageGetting The

UNIT NAME

Eating Out

Processes

INVS2.7 Conducts
investigations by observing,
questioning, predicting, testing,
collecting, recording and
analysing data, and drawing
conclusions.
DMS2.8 Develops, implements
and evaluates ideas using
drawings, models and
prototypes at appropriate stages
of the design process.

UTS2.9 Selects and uses a

range of equipment, computerbased technology, materials and
other resources with developing
skill to enhance investigation
and design tasks.

Science & Technology Scope & Sequence 2011

Science Stage 3
Strands and
substrands

Stage 3

Content

Odd/Even
Term

Weather or not to Build

Even

Entertainment this week

Odd

Animal Classifications

Even

Content
Built Environments

BES3.1 Creates and evaluates built

Information and
Communication

ICS3.2 Creates and evaluates

Living Things

Physical
Phenomena

environments, demonstrating
consideration of sustainability and
aesthetic, cultural, safety and
functional issues.
information products and processes,
demonstrating consideration of the
type of media, form, audience and
ethical issues.
LTS3.3 Identifies, describes and
evaluates the interactions between
living things and their effects on the
environment.

PPS3.4 Identifies and applies

processes involved in manipulating,
using and changing the form of
energy.

Switched On

Even

Sailing, Sinking, Soaring

Odd

Products and
Services

PSS3.5 Creates and evaluates

Food for the Tucker Box

Odd

Earth and Its

Surroundings

ESS3.6 Recognises that the earth is

Space

Odd

Natural Disasters

Even

products and services, demonstrating

consideration of sustainability,
aesthetic, cultural, safety and
functional issues.
the source of most materials and
resources, and describes phenomena
and processes, both natural and
human, that form and change the earth
over time.

Natural Disasters

Space

Animal Classifications

Food for the Tucker Box

Using Technology

SoaringSailing, Sinking,

Designing and
Making

Switched On

Investigating

Entertainment this week

UNIT NAME

to BuildWeather or not

Processes

INVS3.7 Conducts their own

investigations and makes judgements
based on the results of observing,
questioning, planning, predicting,
testing, collecting, recording and
analysing data, and drawing
conclusions.
DMS3.8 Develops and resolves a
design task by planning, implementing
managing and evaluating design
processes.
UTS3.9 Evaluates, selects and uses a
range of equipment, computer-based
technology, materials and other
resources to meet the requirements
and constraints of investigation and
design tasks.

Science & Technology Scope & Sequence 2011

Science & Technology Scope & Sequence 2011