Stage 1 Science & Technology
Living World
Outcomes: A student...
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ST1-2DP-T
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Content Focus:
Stage 1 of the Living World strand focuses on the features of living things, their environment and how they change and reproduce. Students investigate how plants and animals are used to satisfy our needs for food and fibre. Stage 1 of this strand develops students’ understanding of how living things and their environment play a central role in the support for and survival of humans.
Skills Focus:
Working Scientifically:
Planning and Conducting Investigations -
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Design and Production:
Researching and planning
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Inquiry and Focus Questions:
What are the external features of living things?
Students:
- worms, insects, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals How do living things change as they grow?
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How can we improve a local environment to encourage living things to thrive?
Students:
- encourage the return of a living thing to a local habitat
How do humans use plants and animals?
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(https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/science/science-and-technology-k-6-new-syllabus/content/2762)
Inquiry and Focus Question 1:
What are the external features of living things?
What are the external features of living things?
Inquiry and Focus Question 2:
How do living things change as they grow?
How do living things change as they grow?
Inquiry and Focus Question 3:
How can we improve a local environment to encourage living things to thrive?
How can we improve a local environment to encourage living things to thrive?
Inquiry and Focus Question 4:
How do humans use plants and animals?
How do humans use plants and animals?
Scientific Enquiry: Design and Production
External Features, Identifying and Grouping
Mammals - bbc
Fish - bbc
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Birds - bbc
Minibeasts - bbc
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Reptiles - bbc
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Amphibians - bbc
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Living Things Change As They Grow
How Living Things Grow and Change - Year 2 Lesson Plan
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What Do Living Things Need?
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Habitats of Living Things
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Scientific Enquiry
NESA STEM activity - How Does Your Garden Grow?
How do humans use plants and animals?
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updated Feb 2022