In this lesson, we continued exploring how one of Earth’s resources, water, is transferred from its source to its point of use. We specifically looked at catchments as a source.

Curriculum content descriptions
VCSSU047

Earth’s resources are used in a variety of ways

ST1-1WS-S

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas

ST1-10ES-S

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

ACSSU032

Earth’s resources are used in a variety of ways

ACSHE034

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

VCSSU041

People use science in their daily lives

ST1-2DP-T

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

ST1-4LW-S

Describes observable features of living things and their environments

ST1-5LW-T

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

ACSHE035

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

VCSIS050

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

ST1-6MW-S

Identifies that materials can be changed or combined

ST1-7MW-T

Describes how the properties of materials determine their use

ACSIS037

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

VCSIS051

Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions

ACSIS038

Participate in guided investigations to explore and answer questions

VCSIS052

Use informal measurements in the collection and recording of observations

ACSIS039

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

VCSIS053

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

ST1-8PW-S

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

ST1-9PW-ST

Investigates how forces and energy are used in products

ST1-3DP-T

Describes, follows and represents algorithms to solve problems

ST1-11DI-T

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

ACSIS040

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

VCSIS054

Compare observations and predictions with those of others

ACSIS041

Compare observations with those of others

VCSIS055

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

ACSIS042

Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways

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