Lesson

Science & Technology

ST2-10LW: Describes that living things have life cycles, can be
distinguished from non-living things and grouped, based on
their observable features
sort objects according to whether they are living or nonliving identify some features of living things that
distinguish them from non-living things, e.g.
reproducing, growing and responding to stimuli
ST2- 4WS: investigates their questions and predictions by
analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their
findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes
undertaken

English
EN3-1A: Communicates effectively for a variety of audiences and
purposes using increasingly challenging topics, ideas, issues and
language forms and features
- participate in and contribute to discussions, clarifying and
interrogating ideas, developing and supporting arguments,
sharing and evaluating information, experiences and
opinions

representing and communicating ideas and findings in a

variety of ways such as diagrams, physical
representations and simple reports, tables, simple
column graphs, written and oral factual texts,
explanation and argument

ST2-10LW: Describes that living things have life cycles, can be

distinguished from non-living things and grouped, based on
their observable features
observe first-hand one animal or plant as it grows and
develops, and sequence the stages in its life cycle
ST2-4WS: investigates their questions and predictions by
analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their
findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes
undertaken

KLA Integration

representing and communicating ideas and findings in a

variety of ways such as diagrams, physical

Creative Arts
VAS2.2: Uses the forms to suggest the qualities of subject matter.
- experiments with techniques in painting, drawing,
photography, digital and video to create particular effects
to suggest such things as close-ups, middle distance and
long distance views, mood and atmosphere, light and dark
suited to how subject matter may be interpreted
PDHPE
INS2.3: Makes positive contributions in group activities
- helps others to achieve set tasks

representations and simple reports, tables, simple

column graphs, written and oral factual texts,
explanation and argument

English
EN2-4A: uses an increasing range of skills, strategies and
knowledge to fluently read, view and comprehend a range of texts
on increasingly challenging topics in different media and
technologies
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ST2-10LW: Describes that living things have life cycles, can be

distinguished from non-living things and grouped, based on
their observable features
- identify and use patterns in the observable features of
living things to group them, by using tables, diagrams or
flowcharts
ST2- 4WS: investigates their questions and predictions by
analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their
findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes
undertaken
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safely using appropriate materials, tools or equipment to

make and record observations, using formal
measurements and digital technologies as appropriate

ST2- 4WS: investigates their questions and predictions by

analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their

works independently in a group

skim a text for overall message and scan for particular

information, e.g. headings, key words

Mathematics
MA2-18SP: Selects appropriate methods to collect data, and
constructs, compares, interprets and evaluates data displays,
including tables, picture graphs and column graphs
- Collect data, organise it into categories, and create displays
using lists, tables, picture graphs and simple column graphs,
with and without the use of digital technologies
- recognise that data can be collected either by the user or by
others
English
EN3-1A: Communicates effectively for a variety of audiences and
purposes using increasingly challenging topics, ideas, issues and
language forms and features
- participate in and contribute to discussions, clarifying and
interrogating ideas, developing and supporting arguments,
sharing and evaluating information, experiences and
opinions
English

findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes

undertaken

predicting what might happen based on prior knowledge

in an investigation
working collaboratively and individually, to suggest ways
to plan and conduct investigations to find answers to
questions

ST2-10LW: describes that living things have life cycles, can be

distinguished from non-living things and grouped, based on
their observable features

observe first-hand one animal or plant as it grows and

develops, and sequence the stages in its life cycle
identify ways that the environment can affect the life
cycle of plants and animals

ST2-4WS: Investigates their questions and predictions by

analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their
findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes
undertaken
Working collaboratively and individually, to suggest ways
to plan and conduct investigations to find answers to
questions
ST2-11LW: Describes ways that science knowledge helps people
understand the effect of their actions on the environment and
on the survival of living things
Outline the relationship between plants and animals

EN2-1A: communicates in a range of informal and formal contexts

by adopting a range of roles in group, classroom, school and
community contexts (NSW Board of Studies, 2012b).
- interpret ideas and information in spoken texts and listen
for key points in order to carry out tasks and use
information to share and extend ideas and information
Mathematics
MA2-18SP: selects appropriate methods to collect data, and
constructs, compares, interprets and evaluates data displays,
including tables, picture graphs and column graphs.
Construct suitable data displays, with and without the use
of digital technologies, from given or collected data; include
tables, column graphs and picture graphs where one
picture can represent many data values

Mathematics
MA2-13MG: Reads and records time in one-minute intervals and
converts between hours, minutes and seconds (NSW Board of
Studies, 2012c).
Convert between units of time
Use time measurements in an investigation of ant
behaviour.

Gather information about some relationships between

living things (mutually beneficial relationships)
(NSW Board of Studies, 2012a)
ST2-11LW: Describes ways that science knowledge helps people
understand the effect of their actions on the environment and
on the survival of living things
Identify ways that the environment can affect the life
cycle of plants and animals
Identify some factors in the local environment that are
needed by plants and animals for survival
ST2-5WT: Applies a design process and uses a range of tools,
equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that
address specific design criteria
Using a range of research techniques to access
information relevant to the task
(NSW Board of Studies, 2012a)
ST2-10LW: Describes that living things have life cycles, can be
distinguished from non-living things and grouped, based on
their observable features
Observe first-hand one animal or plant as it grows and
develops, and sequence the stages in its life cycle

English
EN2-1A: Communicates in a range of informal and formal contexts
by adopting a range of roles in group, classroom, school and
community contexts (NSW Board of Studies, 2012b).
Interact effectively in groups or pairs, adopting a range of
roles

Mathematics
MA2-9MG: Measures, records, compares and estimates lengths,
distances and perimeters in metres, centimetres and millimetres,
and measures, compares and records temperatures (NSW Board of
Studies, 2012c).
Record lengths using centimetres and millimetres

ST2-11LW: Describes ways that science knowledge helps people

understand the effect of their actions on the environment and
Geography
on the survival of living things
GE2-1: Describes features of places and the connections people
Predict the effect of natural changes in the environment have with places (NSW Board of Studies, 2012d).
on some relationships between plants and animals, e.g.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the features and
drought and fire
characteristics of places and environments across a range of
(NSW Board of Studies, 2012a)
scales

ST2-10LW: Describes that living things have life cycles, can be

distinguished from non-living things and grouped, based on
their observable features
Research ways that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples classify some plants or animals
ST2-5WT: Applies a design process and uses a range of tools,
equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that
address specific design criteria
Using creative thinking techniques, including
brainstorming, mind-mapping, sketching and modelling
(NSW Board of Studies, 2012a)
ST2- 4WS: investigates their questions and predictions by
analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their
findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes
undertaken
representing and communicating ideas and findings in a
variety of ways such as diagrams, physical representations
and simple reports, tables, simple column graphs, written
and oral factual texts, explanation and argument (ACSIS060,
ACSIS071)
ST2-10LW: describes that living things have life cycles, can be
distinguished from non-living things and grouped, based on
their observable features

observe first-hand one animal or plant as it grows and

develops, and sequence the stages in its life cycle
(NSW Board of Studies, 2012a)

History
HT2-5: Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Investigate the diversity and longevity of Australia's first
peoples and the ways Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander peoples are connected to Country and Place (land,
sea, waterways and skies) and the implications for their
daily lives.

English
EN2-1A: communicates in a range of informal and formal contexts
by adopting a range of roles in group, classroom, school and
community contexts (NSW Board of Studies, 2012b).
interpret ideas and information in spoken texts and listen
for key points in order to carry out tasks and use
information to share and extend ideas and information
(ACELY1687)
Mathematics
MA2-18SP: selects appropriate methods to collect data, and
constructs, compares, interprets and evaluates data displays,
including tables, picture graphs and column graphs (NSW Board of
Studies, 2012c).
Construct suitable data displays, with and without the use
of digital technologies, from given or collected data; include

tables, column graphs and picture graphs where one

picture can represent many data values (ACMSP096)
Creative Arts
VAS2.1: represents the qualities of experiences and things that are
interesting or beautiful by choosing among aspects of subject
matter (NSW Board of Studies, 2006).

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ST2-11LW: describes ways that science knowledge helps people

understand the effect of their actions on the environment and
on the survival of living things
identify some features of living things that distinguish
them from non-living things, eg reproducing, growing
and responding to stimuli
ST2-4WS: investigates their questions and predictions by
analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their
findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes
undertaken

talks about and thinks about their intentions for artmaking

and recognises how these affect their selection of ideas,
materials, tools and techniques and methods of working

Geography
GES2-1: examines features and characteristics of places and
environments (NSW Board of Studies, 2012d).
investigate the importance of natural vegetation
and natural resources to the environment, animals and
people, for example: (ACHGK021, ACHGK022, ACHGK024)
Explanation of the importance of natural vegetation to
animals and the functioning of the environment eg
provision of habitats, production of oxygen
English

EN2-1A: communicates in a range of informal and formal contexts

sharing what they did and found out, including
by adopting a range of roles in group, classroom, school and
identifying some strengths and limitations of the method community contexts (NSW Board of Studies, 2012b).
they used and what could be done differently to improve
interact effectively in groups or pairs, adopting a range of
their investigation, including fairness as appropriate
roles
use interaction skills, including active listening behaviours
safely using appropriate materials, tools or equipment to
and communicate in a clear, coherent manner using a
make and record observations, using formal

measurements and digital technologies as

appropriate (ACSIS055, ACSIS066)
(NSW Board of Studies, 2012a)

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ST2-11LW: describes ways that science knowledge helps people

understand the effect of their actions on the environment and
on the survival of living things (NSW Board of Studies, 2012a).
identify some factors in the local environment that are
needed by plants and animals for survival
investigate the role of living things in a habitat, eg plants
as producers and microbes (micro-organisms) as
decomposers
gather information about some relationships between living
things, eg predator-prey, competitors and mutually beneficial
relationships

variety of everyday and learned vocabulary and

appropriate tone, pace, pitch and volume (ACELY1688,
ACELY1792)
respond appropriately to the reading of texts to
demonstrate enjoyment and pleasure

English
EN2-6B: identifies the effect of purpose and audience on spoken
texts, distinguishes between different forms of English and
identifies organisational patterns and features (NSW Board of
Studies, 2012b).

discuss ways in which spoken language differs from written

language and how spoken language varies according to
different audiences and purposes

EN2-8B: identifies and compares different kinds of texts when

reading and viewing and shows an understanding of purpose,
audience and subject matter (NSW Board of Studies, 2012b).

identify the audience and purpose of imaginative,

informative and persuasive texts (ACELY1678)
understand how texts vary in complexity and technicality
depending on the approach to the topic, the purpose and
the intended audience (ACELA1490)

Geography
GE2-3: examines differing perceptions about the management of
places and environments (NSW Board of Studies, 2012d).

explanation of the importance of natural vegetation to

animals and the functioning of the environment eg
provision of habitats, production of oxygen

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ST2-11LW: describes ways that science knowledge helps people

understand the effect of their actions on the environment and
on the survival of living things
describe some examples of how science knowledge
helps people to understand the effect of their actions on
the environment and the survival of living
things (ACSHE051, ACSHE062)

English
EN2-7B: identifies and uses language forms and features in their
own writing appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and
contexts (NSW Board of Studies, 2012b).

ST2-5WT:applies a design process and uses a range of tools,

equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that
address specific design criteria

working individually and collaboratively to develop a

design brief that identifies simple design criteria relating
to requirements that make the proposed solution useful
and attractive while having minimal impact on the
environment
using digital technologies and multimedia for
communicating design ideas
(NSW Board of Studies, 2012a)

identify and analyse

the purpose and audience of imaginative, informative and
persuasive texts
make constructive statements that agree/disagree with an
issue

EN2-8B: identifies and compares different kinds of texts when

reading and viewing and shows an understanding of purpose,
audience and subject matter (NSW Board of Studies, 2012b).

identify characteristic features used in imaginative,

informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of
the text(ACELY1690)

Geography
GE2-3: examines differing perceptions about the management of
places and environments (NSW Board of Studies, 2012d).

explanation of the importance of natural vegetation to

animals and the functioning of the environment eg
provision of habitats, production of oxygen