Government Standards



Australian Curriculum

Science - Grade 6

Assessment Exam - Australian Curriculum - Level 6 Science
Science Understanding eTAP Lesson
Biological sciences
The growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment
ACSSU094
Organism Populations
Chemical sciences
Changes to materials can be reversible or irreversible
ACSSU095
Energy Transformation in the Ecosystem
Earth and space sciences
Sudden geological changes and extreme weather events can affect Earth’s surface
ACSSU096
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Mountain Building

Water Movement
Physical sciences
Electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be generated from a range of sources
ACSSU097
Converting Energy
Science as a Human Endeavour eTAP Lesson
Nature and development of science
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions
ACSHE098
Examining the Evidence
Use and influence of science
Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions
ACSHE100
Changes in Nature
Science Inquiry Skills eTAP Lesson
Questioning and predicting
With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS232
Interpret Natural Events
Planning and conducting
Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks
ACSIS103
Hypothesis
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS104
Tools and Technology

Displaying Data
Processing and analysing data and information
Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS107
Written Reports and Oral Presentations
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
ACSIS221
Examining the Evidence
Evaluating
Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations
ACSIS108
Interpret Natural Events
Communicating
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
ACSIS110
Written Reports and Oral Presentations