What are Materials?

Everyday materials can be physically changed or combined with other materials in a variety of ways for particular purposes

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas

Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

Identifies that materials can be changed or combined

Describes how the properties of materials determine their use

Everyday materials can be physically changed in a variety of ways

Recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events

People use science in their daily lives

Describes observable features of living things and their environments

Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products

People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things

Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events

Use informal measurements in the collection and recording of observations

Use informal measurements to collect and record observations, using digital technologies as appropriate

Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information

Describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy

Investigates how forces and energy are used in products

Describes, follows and represents algorithms to solve problems

Identifies the components of digital systems and explores how data is represented

Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions

Compare observations and predictions with those of others

Compare observations with those of others

Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways

Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways