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Science // Rainforests

Know how rainforest animals are adapted to their environment — camouflage helps leaf insects and tree frogs hide, bright warning colours (aposematism) signal…

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Ask simple scientific questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways including observation, testing, and research

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Observe closely using simple equipment such as hand lenses, and use observations to describe, compare, and identify things

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Perform simple tests and use observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Gather and record data using simple methods such as tables, tally charts, and drawings to help answer questions

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Analyse data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of each design

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Notice the difference between what you observed and what you think it means — 'the ice melted' is an observation; 'the ice melted because of the heat' is an…

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Be willing to change your mind when evidence doesn't support your prediction — a result that surprises you is more valuable than one that confirms what you…

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Identify differences, similarities, or changes related to scientific ideas and use straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or support findings

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Report on findings from enquiries using oral and written explanations, draw simple conclusions, make predictions, and suggest improvements

Science // Scientific Inquiry

For any result, ask: is there another explanation? — the first explanation that fits isn't always the right one, and good scientists actively look for…

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Gather, record, classify, and present data in a variety of ways including tables, bar charts, labelled diagrams, and keys

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Make systematic and careful observations, take accurate measurements using standard units and equipment including thermometers and data loggers

Science // Scientific Inquiry

Set up simple practical enquiries, comparative tests, and fair tests, understanding the importance of changing only one variable at a time

Science // Space Exploration

Identify the Sun, Moon, and stars as objects in the sky and describe basic differences: the Sun gives light and heat during the day, stars are tiny points of…

Science // Space Exploration

Know that there are other planets besides Earth and that our group of planets orbiting the Sun is called the solar system — and that space is the vast area…

Science // Space Exploration

Know that astronauts are people who travel to space in rockets, that humans have walked on the Moon (Apollo missions), and that astronauts today live and work…

Science // Space Exploration

Observe and describe the Moon's changing shape over about a month, recognising that it goes through a repeating cycle of phases from new moon (invisible) to…

Science // Space Exploration

Recognise a few star patterns (constellations) in the night sky, starting with the Big Dipper (the Plough), and understand that the North Star (Polaris) can be…

Science // Space Exploration

Know that the Sun is a star — the closest star to Earth — and that it is at the centre of our solar system, with all eight planets orbiting around it

Science // Space Exploration

Understand that Earth moves in two ways: it rotates (spins) on its axis once every 24 hours causing day and night, and it orbits (travels around) the Sun once…

Science // Space Exploration

Name the eight planets in order from the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), know that Pluto is a dwarf planet, and distinguish…

Science // Space Exploration

Describe how robots and rovers have explored places humans cannot easily go — Mars rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance drive across Mars taking photos…