YEAR 1 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Australian Curriculum: Science (Year 1)

Sub-strands Content Descriptions Achievement Standard

● Living things have a variety of external features ​(ACSSU017) By the end of Year 1, students
Biological sciences
describe​ objects and events
● Living things live in different places where their needs are met ​(ACSSU211)
that they encounter in their
everyday lives, ​and the effects
Chemical sciences of ​interacting with materials
● Everyday materials can be physically changed in a variety of ways
and objects. ​They identify a
(ACSSU018)
range of habitats.​ They
Science
understanding describe changes to things in
Earth and space ● Observable changes occur in the sky and landscape ​(ACSSU019) their local environment and
sciences suggest how science helps
people care for environments.

Physical sciences ● Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed Students make predictions, and
(ACSSU020) investigate everyday
phenomena. ​They follow
● Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, instructions to record and sort
Nature and
development of objects and events ​(ACSHE021) their observations and share
science their observations with others.

Science as a
human ● People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their
endeavour (Year Use and influence of
1-2) science (1-2) environment and living things ​(ACSHE022)

Science inquiry Questioning and ● Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar
skills (Year 1-2) predicting objects and events ​(ACSIS024)
 Planning and ● Participate in different types of guided investigations to explore and
conducting answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and
accessing information sources ​(ACSIS025)
● Use informal measurements in the collection and recording of
observations, with the assistance of digital technologies as appropriate
(ACSIS026)
Processing and ● Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and
analysing data and provided tables ​(ACSIS027​)
information ● Through discussion, compare observations with predictions ​(ACSIS212)
Evaluating ● Compare observations with those of others ​(ACSIS213)

Communicating ● Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways

such as oral and written language, drawing and role play ​(ACSIS029)

General Capabilities Cross Curriculum Priorities

● Literacy ● Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
● Numeracy
● Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia
● Information and communication technology
(ICT) competence ● Sustainability
● Critical and creative thinking
● Ethical behaviour
● Personal and social competence
● Intercultural understanding