Science · Year 6

Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions ACSHE098 Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions ACSHE100 Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks ACSIS103 Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate ACSIS104 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 ACSIS107 Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations ACSIS108 Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts ACSIS110 Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations ACSIS221 With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations ACSIS232

The growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment ACSSU094

Changes to materials can be reversible or irreversible ACSSU095

Sudden geological changes and extreme weather events can affect Earth’s surface ACSSU096

Electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be generated from a range of sources ACSSU097