Science · Year 5

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions ACSHE081 Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions ACSHE083 Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks ACSIS086 Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate ACSIS087 Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate ACSIS090 Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations ACSIS091 Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts ACSIS093 Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations ACSIS218 With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations ACSIS231

Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment ACSSU043

Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways ACSSU077

The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun) ACSSU078

Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted ACSSU080