Australian Curriculum: Science

Introduction

What do you know about the Australian Curriculum for Science, use this webquest to investigate and find out how to use it more effectively

Task

Investigate the Australian Curriculum: Science by following the questions in the following section.

Process

Go to the Australian Curriculum: Science and investigate the following questions?

Please use the discussion page to share your answers, thoughts and ideas with colleagues.

  1. Describe the main strands of the science curriculum and describe the differences between each strand (e.g. what is the focus of each strand in your own words).
  2. Describe the focus for learning in each strand of the curriculum for lower primary?
  3. Describe the focus for learning in each strand of the curriculum for upper primary?
  4. What is the main difference in depth of learning between lower and upper primary?
  5. Describe a famous scientist and their greatest achievement.
  6. Describe the type of activities that students participate in for scientific inquiry.