Australian Curriculum: Science (Year 6)

Achievement
Sub-strands Content Descriptions
Standard
Biological  The growth and survival of living things are affected by physical Science Understanding
sciences conditions of their environment (ACSSU094)
Science understanding

At Standard, students
compare and classify
Chemical  Changes to materials can be reversible or irreversible (ACSSU095) reversible and irreversible
sciences
observable changes to
materials. They describe
Earth and  Sudden geological changes and extreme weather events can affect how energy can be
space sciences Earth’s surface (ACSSU096) transformed from one
form to another in
Physical  Electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be
generated from a range of sources (ACSSU097) electrical circuits and
sciences
can be generated from
 Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop a range of sources.
Nature and
human endeavour

development of explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural Students explain how
Science as a

science contributions (ACSHE098) natural events cause

(Year 1-2)

sudden change to
Earth’s surface. They
Use and  Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and describe and predict the
influence of community decisions (ACSHE100) effect of environmental
science (1-2) changes on living things.
Questioning  With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific Science as a Human
skills (Year
Science

and predicting investigations (ACSIS232)

inquiry

Endeavour
1-2)

Planning and  Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions
and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
Students explain how
conducting scientific knowledge
(ACSIS103)
  Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and helps us to solve
record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS104) problems and inform
decisions and identify
Processing and  Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to
represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital
historical contributions.
analysing data
and information technologies as appropriate (ACSIS107)
Science Inquiry Skills
 Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
(ACSIS221) Students follow
procedures to develop
Evaluating  Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations (ACSIS108) investigable questions
and design investigations
 Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific into simple relationships.
Communicating
representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts They identify variables to
(ACSIS110) be changed and
measured and describe
potential safety risks
when planning methods.
Students collect,
organise and interpret
their data, identifying
where improvements to
their methods or research
could improve the data.
They describe and
analyse relationships in
data using appropriate
representations to
communicate ideas,
methods and findings.
General Capabilities Cross Curriculum Priorities
 Literacy  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and
 Numeracy
cultures
 Information and communication technology (ICT)
competence  Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia
 Critical and creative thinking
 Sustainability
 Ethical behaviour
 Personal and social competence
 Intercultural understanding
 English CONCEPT MAP Maths
Volcano related
terminology. Create time line showing
Religious Education / Spiritual changes in rate of flow of
Respond to texts based Education lava with different viscosities.
around volcanoes and its Discuss references to the creation of the earth
affects. landscapes in the Bible- Inclusion of Greek Measure temperature using
Mythology or other religions beliefs thermometer- discuss how
Read and create texts Identify other religions beliefs in regards to
the temperature of lava
about Volcanoes (fiction Volcanoes- historical worship. may be taken.
and nonfiction) in creative
writing sessions. Use eruption materials or
other volcanic elements to
teach measurement.
Society and Weeks: 1-5
Environment
Health & Physical Education
Research the different Discuss the importance of the environmental
volcanic locations in relation landscapes for participation in different sports
to tectonic plates
The various health impacts of volcanic eruptions.
(geography)

Research historical The Arts

catastrophic impacts of LOTE Create a volcano out of papier-mache and an eruption with
eruptions. Learn bicarb soda/vinegar mix.
volcanic Combine Greek mythology and volcanoes to paint a picture
Make suggestions as to how combining these elements.
cities near active volcanoes terminology in
Art piece on the 4 different types of clouds
could sustainably and another Sing songs and recite stories from other cultures about volcanoes
effectively prepare and language Perform a skit/play about a historical event surrounding a volcanic
protect themselves. eruption.