Government Standards



Australian Curriculum

Science - Grade 5

Assessment Exam - Australian Curriculum - Level 5 Science
Science Understanding eTAP Lesson
Biological sciences
Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment
ACSSU043
The Food Web and the Physical Environment
Chemical sciences
Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways
ACSSU077
Physical Changes
Earth and space sciences
The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun)
ACSSU078
The Sun, an Average Star

Eight Planets
Physical sciences
Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
ACSSU080
Photosynthesis
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
ACSHE081
Changes in Nature

Resources in the Ecosystem
Use and influence of science
Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions
ACSHE083
 
Science Inquiry Skills eTAP Lesson
Questioning and predicting
With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS231
Hypothesis

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
ACSIS086
Classifying Objects
Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate
ACSIS087
Planning and Conducting an Experiment
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
ACSIS090
Displaying Data

Tools and Technology
Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations
ACSIS218
Drawing Conclusions
Evaluating
Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations
ACSIS091
Examining the Evidence
Communicating
Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
ACSIS093
Written Reports and Oral Presentations