Understand that size and shape affect the ways and ease with which humans move.

Curriculum content descriptions
AC9SFU02

Describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material influence their movement

VCSSU048

The way objects move depends on a variety of factors including their size and shape: a push or a pull affects how an object moves or changes shape

STe-1WS-S

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas

STe-2DP-T

Develops solutions to an identified need

STe-5PW-ST

Observes the way objects move and relates changes in motion to push and pull forces

ACSSU005

The way objects move depends on a variety of factors, including their size and shape

AC9SFH01

Explore the ways people make and use observations and questions to learn about the natural world

STe-6ES-S

Identifies how daily and seasonal changes in the environment affect humans and other living things

STe-7DI-T

Identifies digital systems and explores how instructions are used to control digital devices

ACSHE013

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

AC9SFI01

Pose questions and make predictions based on experiences

VCSIS050

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

ACSIS014

Pose and respond to questions about familiar objects and events

AC9SFI02

Engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses

VCSIS051

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

STe-3LW-ST

Explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things

STe-4MW-ST

Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties

AC9SFI03

Represent observations in provided templates and identify patterns with guidance

ACSIS011

Participate in guided investigations and make observations using the senses

VCSIS055

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

AC9SFI04

Compare observations with predictions with guidance

ACSIS233

Engage in discussions about observations and represent ideas

AC9SFI05

Share questions, predictions, observations and ideas with others

ACSIS012

Share observations and ideas

Linked Resources & Activities
  • Year: F 1 2 3 +4
    Resource

    Yoga Poses

    Yoga Poses can be practiced as a class to understand the different ways we can move our bodies and perform activities using a range of movem...

  • Year: F 1 2 3 +1
    Resource

    Mini Olympics

    The 'Mini Olympics' activities have been designed to promote movement in students, teamwork and cooperation. Students should be encouraged t...

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