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Science / Year 5 / Science as a Human Endeavour / Nature and development of science
Curriculum content descriptions
Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions (ACSHE081)
Elaborations
- developing an understanding of the behaviour of light by making observations of its effects
- testing predictions relating to the behaviour of solids, liquids and gases by conducting observational experiments
- researching how scientists were able to develop ideas about the solar system through the gathering of evidence through space exploration
- describing how scientists from a range of cultures have improved our understanding of the solar system, such as Copernicus, Khayyám and Galileo
- researching the different types of scientists who work in teams in space exploration, and Australias involvement in space exploration
- learning how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples used observation of the night sky to assist with navigation
General capabilities
ScOT terms
Predictions (Science), Data collection, Explanations (Scientific inquiry)