Foundation – Grade 2
What’s Under the Water
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to recognise animals that live in aquatic environments and identify the basic needs of these animals
Science understanding – Biological sciences (VCSSU042/43)
Science Inquiry Skills – Recording and processing (VCSIS052)
Fish
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to recognise fish are animals that live in aquatic environments and understanding that living things have offspring similar to themselves.
Science understanding – Biological sciences (VCSSU042/43)
Science Inquiry Skills – Recording and processing (VCSIS052/53)
Grade 3 – 4
Ecosystems
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to understand the concept of ecosystems and the features that keep them in balance; form a contextual understanding of sustainability in recreational fishing using the Victorian rules and regulations
Science understanding – Biological sciences (VCSSU057/58)
Science Inquiry Skills – Communicating (VCSIS072)
Survival
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to understand that all living things have observable features that have evolved over time to help protect them from the environment; recognise life cycles and the stages all living things experience.
Science understanding – Biological sciences (VCSSU057/58)
Science Inquiry Skills – Communicating (VCSIS072)
Grade 5-6
Sustainability
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to understand growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment and restoration and rehabilitation can improve population growth; Appreciate that environmental recreational fishing rules and regulations support the sustainability and protection of our fisheries which is influenced by indigenous cultural practices.
Science understanding – Biological sciences (VCSSU074/75)
Science Inquiry Skills – Communicating (VCSIS08)
Intercultural Capability – Cultural Practices (VCICCB009/10)
Survival
Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to understand that all living things have adapted structural features and functions that help them to survive in their environment; recognise the complexity of life cycles and the threats that all species face, including that of introduced species.
Science understanding – Biological sciences (VCSSU074/75)
Science Inquiry Skills – Communicating (VCSIS08)
