Australian Curriculum: Science (Year 5)

Sub-strands Content Descriptions Achievement Standard

Biological sciences • Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment By the end of Year 5, students
(ACSSU043) classify substances according to their
Science understanding

observable properties and

Chemical sciences • Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways (ACSSU077) behaviours. They explain everyday
phenomena associated with the
transfer of light. They describe the
• The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun) (ACSSU078) key features of our solar system.
Earth and space
They analyse how the form of living
sciences
things enables them to function in
their environments. Students discuss
Physical sciences • Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (ACSSU080)
how scientific developments have
affected people’s lives and how
science knowledge develops from
• Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of
Science as a human endeavour

Nature and many people’s contributions.

development of events and phenomena
science • Important contributions to the advancement of science have been made by people from a range of Students follow instructions to pose
cultures (ACSHE081)
questions for investigation, predict
(Year 5-6)

what might happen when variables

Use and influence • Scientific understandings, discoveries and inventions are used to solve problems that directly affect are changed, and plan investigation
of science peoples’ lives (ACSHE083) methods. They use equipment in
• Scientific knowledge is used to inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE217) ways that are safe and improve the
accuracy of their observations.
Students construct tables and graphs
to organise data and identify
patterns. They use patterns in their
 Questioning and • With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and data to suggest explanations and
predicting predict what the findings of an investigation might be (ACSIS231) refer to data when they report
findings. They describe ways to
Science inquiry skills (Year 5-6)

Planning and • With guidance, plan appropriate investigation methods to answer questions or solve problems improve the fairness of their
conducting (ACSIS086) methods and communicate their
• Decide which variable should be changed and measured in fair tests and accurately observe, measure ideas, methods and findings using a
and record data, using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS087) range of text types.
• Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks (ACSIS088)
Processing and • Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe
analysing data and observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS090)
information • Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations (ACSIS218)

Evaluating • Suggest improvements to the methods used to investigate a question or solve a problem (ACSIS091)

Communicating • Communicate ideas, explanations and processes in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts
(ACSIS093)

General Capabilities Cross Curriculum Priorities Notes:

• Literacy • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• Numeracy
histories and cultures
• Information and communication
technology (ICT) competence • Asia and Australia’s engagement with
• Critical and creative thinking
Asia
• Ethical behaviour
• Personal and social competence • Sustainability
• Intercultural understanding
 English CONCEPT MAP Maths
Recording observations using descriptive Drawing Diagrams and Labelling
language to describe properties of Matter
(design brief)

Measuring materials needed for

Communicating effectively with others
Lava Lamp experiment
-Writing predictions Concept: Chemical Science Year 5
- Following instructions
Term: 2 Weeks: 1-5

Science / Technology & Enterprise

Characteristics and properties of a range of materials and components,

and the suitability and safe practice of their use (ACTDEK023)
Drama
Work independently, or collaboratively when required, to plan, safely
Students create a quick dance on what a solid, liquid or gas
develop and communicate ideas and information for solutions
looks like.
(WATPPS32)
Exploration, improvisation, selection and combination of
Classify substances according to their observable properties and movements to choreograph dance based on an idea/theme
behaviours and use equipment in ways that are safe and improve the (ACADAM009)
accuracy of their observations.