Living things change
Science and technology
Students explore how living things change as they grow through hands-on investigations in the natural environment. They observe the life stages of animals by dip-netting for water invertebrates and searching for land invertebrates, investigate plant growth by examining and comparing seed pods, and use natural materials to model life cycles. Through these engaging, hands-on activities, students develop their understanding of living things and their connections to local habitats while practising scientific observation and investigation skills.
Excursion site
Currawong Flat - walk up to Robertson's Roundabout junction
| 10:00 | Introduction and Acknowledgement of Country (crunch and sip and toilets if needed) |
| 10:20 | Observe life stages of animals through hands-on activities such as dipnetting for water invertebrates and searching for land invertebrates |
| 11:00 | Recess and toilets |
| 11:20 | Model a life cycle using natural materials |
| 12:00 | Collect and compare seed pods and create ephemeral art |
| 1:00 | Lunch and toilets |
| 1:30 | Observe life stages of plants |
| 2:00 | Conclusion and depart |
* There may be variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather
Tier 2:
growth, life cycle, egg, fauna, mammals, reptiles, vertebrates, insects
Tier 3:
macroinvertebrates, taxidermy, dip netting, dragonfly
Science and technology K-6 Syllabus (2017)
Outcomes
- observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas ST1-1WS-S
- describes observable features of living things and their environments ST1-4LW-S
Content
Living things change
Students:
- explore how living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves (ACSSU030) SciT
- record the changes in growth of a common plant or animal, using uniform informal units and appropriate technologies ComT SysT
Science and technology K-6 Syllabus (2024)
Investigations of changes provide knowledge and understanding
Outcomes
- measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky ST1-SCI-01
- poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect ST1-PQU-01
- collects, represents and uses data to identify patterns and relationships ST1-DAT-01
Content
Living things change over time
- Describe the changes in a plant as it grows using data and scientific models
- Describe the changes in an animal as it goes through its life cycle using data and scientific models
- Collect data about the variety of living things in a local habitat, group them and justify the groupings
- Describe how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples use Knowledges of the life cycles of livings things
"Practical activities with living things in our local environment outside the classroom. Thank you. RNPEEC teachers are fantastic!."