Biological sciences
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Biological sciences in Science Foundation Year includes:
- ACSSU002 Living things have basic needs, including food and water
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Making a Mini Water Cycle - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating the water cycle.
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Living Things Need Oxygen
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify why living things need oxygen.
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Living or Non-Living?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the features of living and non-living things.
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Habitat Diorama - Assessment Task
An inquiry-based assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of the four basic needs for living things.
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Shelter Building Experiment
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how a shelter can protect a living thing.
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Living Things Need Water
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate why living things need water.
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Creating Oxygen Experiment
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how plants make oxygen.
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What Do Living Things Need?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the four basic needs of living things.
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Living Things and Their Needs Unit Plan
This Science unit covers a range of concepts relating to the basic needs of living things.