Understand that different materials have different properties by looking at transparent and opaque materials.

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Curriculum content descriptions

AC9SFU03

recognise that objects can be composed of different materials and describe the observable properties of those materials


VCSSU044

Objects are made of materials that have observable properties


STe-1WS-S

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas


STe-2DP-T

Develops solutions to an identified need


STe-4MW-ST

Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties


ACSSU003

Objects are made of materials that have observable properties


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


STe-5PW-ST

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


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


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