Victorian Curriculum / Learning Areas / Science / Science Understanding / Biological sciences

Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (VCSSU057)

The Blue Marble Sustainability Preview Unit

Ecosystems · Learning Opportunities
Your students are going to learn about ecosystems as they complete a CLOZE activity and conduct an ecosystem scavenger hunt in the schoolyard.
Vegetation and Animals of Africa · Learning Opportunities
Your students will learn about types of vegetation and some of the native animals of Africa.
National Park Excursion · Learning Opportunities
Your students will go on an excursion to a national park.
Introducing The Unit · Pretesting and Familiarisation
Your students will learn what they are going to do in this learning sequence.

The Buzz About Bees Question-Based Investigations Preview Unit

Assessment · Synthesis Phase
You will conduct a conference with each student to assess their understanding of the content they have learnt during their research.

Edible Gardens Question-Based Investigations Preview Unit

Assessment · Synthesis Phase
You will conduct a conference with each student to assess their understanding of the content they have learnt during their research.