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Stormwater curriculum links - Science and Technology K-6: Stages 2-3

Each section of the Stormwater Teaching Guide provides links to the relevant Stage 2 or 3 outcomes from the NSW Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus.

Outcomes

Outcomes - Stage 2

Outcomes - Stage 3

Built Environments

BE

BE S2.1 creates, models and evaluates built environments reflecting consideration of functional and aesthetic factors.

BE S3.1 creates and evaluates built environments demonstrating consideration of sustainability and aesthetic, cultural, safety and functional issues.

 

Living Things

LT

LT S2.3 identifies and describes the structure and function of living things and ways in which living things interact with other living things and their environment.

LT S3.3 identifies, describes and evaluates the interactions between living things and their effects on the environment.

 

Products and Services

PS

PS S2.5 creates and evaluates products and services considering aesthetic and functional factors.

PS S3.5 creates and evaluates products and services, demonstrating consideration of sustainability, aesthetic, cultural, safety and functional issues.

 

Earth and its Surroundings

ES

ES S2.6 identifies some of the features of the solar system and describes interactions that affect conditions on Earth.

ES S3.6 recognises that the Earth is the source of most materials and resources, and describes phenomena and processes, both natural and human, that form and change the Earth over time.

Investigating

INV

INV S2.7 conducts investigations by observing, questioning, predicting, testing, collecting, recording and analysing data, and drawing conclusions.

INV S3.7 conducts their own investigations and makes judgements based on the results of observing, questioning, planning, predicting, testing, collecting, recording and analysing data and drawing conclusions.

Designing and Making

DM

DM S2.8 develops, implements and evaluates ideas using drawing, models and prototypes at appropriate stages of the design process.

DM S3.8 develops and resolves a design task by planning, implementing managing and evaluating design processes.

Using technology

UT

UT S2.9 selects and uses a range of equipment, computer-based technology, materials and other resources with developing skill to enhance investigation and design tasks.

UT S3.9 evaluates, selects and uses a range of equipment, computer-based technology, materials and other resources to meet the requirements and constraints of investigation and design tasks.

 

 

 

 

 

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