Science and Technology

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NESA / Science and Technology
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Working Scientifically

observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas ST1-1WS-S 1

Physical World

describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy ST1-8PW-S 1 1
investigates how forces and energy are used in products ST1-9PW-ST 1

Earth and Space

recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources ST1-10ES-S 1 1

Living World

describes observable features of living things and their environments ST1-4LW-S 1
identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products ST1-5LW-T 1

Material World

identifies that materials can be changed or combined ST1-6MW-S 1 1
describes how the properties of materials determine their use ST1-7MW-T 1

Design and Production

uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST1-2DP-T 1
describes, follows and represents algorithms to solve problems ST1-3DP-T 1

Historical skills

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NESA / History / Historical skills
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Comprehension chronology, terms and concepts

sequence familiar objects and events  LINK 1 3 1
distinguish between the past, present and future  LINK 1 2
discuss and recount stories of family and local history LINK 1 4 1

Use of sources

explore and use a range of sources about the past  LINK 1 1
identify and compare features of objects from the past and present  LINK 1 2

Perspectives and interpretations

explore a point of view within an historical context  LINK 1 3

Empathetic understanding

recognise that people in the local community may have lived differently in the past LINK 1 1

Research

pose questions about the past using sources provided  LINK 3 2

Explanation and communication

develop a narrative about the past  LINK 2
use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written, role play) and digital technologies.  LINK 1

History

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NESA / History
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Personal and Family Histories

how they, their family and friends commemorate past events that are important to them  LINK 1

Present and past family life

Differences in family structures and roles today, and how these have changed or remained the same over time LINK 2
Differences and similarities between students' daily lives and life during their parents' and grandparents' childhoods, including family traditions, leisure time and communications  LINK 4
How the present, past and future are signified by terms indicating time such as 'a long time ago', 'then and now', 'now and then', 'old and new', 'tomorrow', as well as by dates and changes that may have personal significance, such as birthdays, celebrations and seasons  LINK 5 2
communicates an understanding of change and continuity in family life using appropriate historical terms HT1-1 1 1

The past in the present

The history of a significant person, building, site or part of the natural environment in the local community and what it reveals about the past  LINK 1 2
The importance today of an historical site of cultural or spiritual significance; for example, a community building, a landmark, a war memorial  LINK 1 3
The impact of changing technology on people's lives  LINK 1
identifies and describes significant people, events, places and sites in the local community over time HT1-2 1 1
describes the effects of changing technology on people's lives over time HT1-3 1

Historical skills

demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication HT1-4 1 1

Geographical inquiry skills

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NESA / Geography / Geographical inquiry skills
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Acquiring geographical information

pose geographical questions   LINK 3 1
collect and record geographical data and information, for example, by observing, by interviewing, or using visual representations   LINK 2

Processing geographical information

represent data by constructing tables, graphs or maps   LINK 1 2 1
draw conclusions based on the interpretation of geographical information sorted into categories  LINK 1

Communicating geographical information

present findings in a range of communication forms   LINK 1
reflect on their learning and suggest responses to their findings   LINK 1 1

Geography

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NESA / Geography
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Features of places

describes features of places and the connections people have with places GE1-1 1 1 1
identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places GE1-2 1 1

People and places

describes features of places and the connections people have with places GE1-1 1

Geographical inquiry skills

communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry GE1-3 1 1 1

Features of places

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NESA / Geography / Features of places
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Features of places 

investigate features of places and how they can be cared for  LINK 1 1

Weather and seasons

investigate the weather and seasons of places  LINK 2

How places are organised

investigate activities that occur within places  LINK 2

People and places

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NESA / Geography / People and places
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Australian places 

investigate places across a range of scales within Australia   LINK 1

Australia’s location

investigate Australia’s location in the world   LINK 2

People’s connections to places

investigate people’s connections and access to places   LINK 2 1

Local and global connections

investigate connections that people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, have to local and global places   LINK 4

People's connections to places

investigate people's connections and access to places LINK 2

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

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NESA / Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Health, Wellbeing and Relationships

describe their own and others’ strengths and achievements and identify how these contribute to personal identity 1 2
describe physical and social changes that occur as children grow older and explore how these are acknowledged by family and community 6
describe and practise ways to develop caring and respectful relationships and include others to make them feel they belong 1
identify and practise physical and emotional responses that account for their own and others’ feelings 1 1
describes the qualities and characteristics that make them similar and different to others PD1-1 1
recognises and describes the qualities that enhance inclusive and respectful relationships PD1-3 1 1
recognises and describes strategies people can use to feel comfortable, resilient and safe in situations PD1-2 1
demonstrates self-management skills in taking responsibility for their own actions PD1-9 1
describes and practises interpersonal skills to promote inclusion to make themselves and others feel they belong PD1-10 1

Healthy, Safe and Active Lifestyles

describe situations where they are required to make healthy and/or safe decisions 2
practise strategies they can use to support their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing 8 1
explore actions and opportunities to promote and celebrate healthy, safe and active living 2 1
explore health and safety influences that benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures 1
examine contextual factors that influence their own and others’ decisions and behaviours 2
demonstrates self-management skills in taking responsibility for their own actions PD1-9 1
participates in a range of opportunities that promote physical activity PD1-8 1
explores actions that help make home and school healthy, safe and physically active spaces PD1-7 1
understands contextual factors that influence themselves and others health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity PD1-6 1
recognises and describes strategies people can use to feel comfortable, resilient and safe in situations PD1-2 1
describes and practises interpersonal skills to promote inclusion to make themselves and others feel they belong PD1-10 1

Working Scientifically

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NESA / Science and Technology / Working Scientifically
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Planning and conducting investigations

explore and answer questions through participation in guided scientific investigations 6 1
collect data from observations 5 2
record observations accurately and honestly using observational drawings, labelling, informal measurements and digital technologies 2 1
compare observations with those of others 8
develop collaboration skills to effectively conduct investigations 1
make safe choices when using materials and equipment 2

Questioning and predicting

pose questions about familiar objects and events 8
respond to posed questions 5
make predictions about possible findings 5 1

Processing and analysing data

represent information using drawings and simple tables, including digital representation methods 1
use a range of methods to sort and collate information 1 2

Communicating

represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways 2

Design and Production

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NESA / Science and Technology / Design and Production
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Identifying and defining

segment, describe and represent a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solve problems 2
follow a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) to solve problems 1
investigate and explain the needs of an audience in defining a problem 1
identify technologies and appropriate materials needed to realise designed solutions 2

Researching and planning

generate ideas for design solutions for a defined purpose LINK 2 1
consider sustainable use of resources in planning design solutions LINK 1
develop design ideas in response to defined brief LINK 2 2
record design ideas using labelled and annotated drawings including simple digital graphic representations LINK 2 2

Producing and implementing

effectively manage a variety of tools LINK 1
manipulate a range of materials for a purpose LINK 1 1
consider safety, sustainability and time constraints when producing solutions LINK 1 1
segment and sequence steps for making designed solutions LINK 1
collaborate to develop designed solutions LINK 1
perform strategic roles within a group to solve a problem LINK 1
collect, sort, organise and present data to communicate information LINK 1 1

Testing and evaluating

explore how people safely use information systems to meet information, communication and recreation needs 1
evaluate the success of design ideas, processes and solutions according to a scale of personal preference LINK 2
identify the positive and negative impact of a design solution within an environment LINK 1 1

Earth and Space

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NESA / Science and Technology / Earth and Space
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Changes in the sky and on the land

observe, ask questions about and describe changes in objects and events LINK 1 1
record the observable changes that occur in the sky and on the land LINK 1
identify how seasonal changes in our daily lives affect living things LINK 2
collect data related to short-term weather events and long-term seasonal patterns, to inform others using appropriate communication techniques LINK 1

Earth's resources

identify and explore the use of a variety of Earth's resources including water and soil LINK 6
identify how Aboriginal Peoples care for Earth's resources on-Country LINK 1
plan and implement strategies considering conservation of resources to address sustainability and to meet personal and/or community needs LINK 8

Living World

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NESA / Science and Technology / Living World
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

External features of living things

describe the external features of a variety of living things LINK 1
identify and group plants and animals using their external features LINK 1

Living things live in different places

identify that living things live in different places that suit their needs LINK 4
design and produce an environment to cater for the needs of a living thing LINK 1
recognise that people use science and technology in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things LINK 7 1

Living things change

explore how living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves LINK 1
record the changes in growth of a common plant or animal, using uniform informal units and appropriate technologies LINK 1

Plants and animals used for food and fibre

identify some plants and animals that are grown and used for food production LINK 1
explore the plants and animals used in customary practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples LINK 1
explore the tools, equipment and techniques used to prepare food safely and hygienically for healthy eating LINK 1
investigate ways people use scientific and technological knowledge and skills to sustainably grow plants and animals to produce fibre for clothing and/or shelter LINK 1

Material World

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NESA / Science and Technology / Material World
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Materials can be combined and changed

investigate how materials can be changed by bending, twisting and stretching LINK 1 1 3
investigate how different materials can be combined LINK 1 1 1

Materials are used for a specific purpose

identify a range of natural materials available locally or through trade used by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples for a specific cultural purpose LINK 1
design and evaluate a product, demonstrating understanding of the suitability of materials for a purpose LINK 2

Physical World

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NESA / Science and Technology / Physical World
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Energy comes in different forms that can be detected

produce and describe different sounds LINK 1 3
explore how the volume and pitch of a sound can be changed LINK 1 3
identify sound, light, heat, electricity and movement as forms of energy LINK 2
explore sound, light and heat from various sources, using the senses LINK 1 5

Forces and energy in products

explore how technologies use forces to create movement in products LINK 1
design and develop a product that uses one or more forms of energy to create change LINK 1 1

Digital Technologies

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NESA / Science and Technology / Digital Technologies
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Representation and analysis of data

identify how data is represented as pictures, symbols and diagrams LINK 1

Writing and recording sequences and instructions

follow and represent sequences of steps and decisions (algorithms) to solve problems LINK 1
test and evaluate the effectiveness of steps and decisions (algorithms) in solving a problem LINK 1

Inquiring – identifying, exploring and organising information and ideas

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Critical and Creative Thinking / Inquiring – identifying, exploring and organising information and ideas
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Pose questions

pose questions to identify and clarify issues, and compare information in their world 1 1 1

Identify and clarify information and ideas

identify and explore information and ideas from source materials 2

Organise and process information

organise information based on similar or relevant ideas from several sources 1 1

Generating ideas, possibilities and actions

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Critical and Creative Thinking / Generating ideas, possibilities and actions
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Imagine possibilities and connect ideas

build on what they know to create ideas and possibilities in ways that are new to them 1 1

Consider alternatives

identify and compare creative ideas to think broadly about a given situation or problem 4

Seek solutions and put ideas into action

investigate options and predict possible outcomes when putting ideas into action 1 1

Reflecting on thinking and processes

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Critical and Creative Thinking / Reflecting on thinking and processes
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Think about thinking (metacognition)

describe the thinking strategies used in given situations and tasks 2 1 1

Reflect on processes

outline the details and sequence in a whole task and separate it into workable parts 4

Transfer knowledge into new contexts

use information from a previous experience to inform a new idea 1

Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Critical and Creative Thinking / Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Apply logic and reasoning

identify reasoning used in choices or actions in specific situations 2

Draw conclusions and design a course of action

identify alternative courses of action or possible conclusions when presented with new information 1

Evaluate procedures and outcomes

evaluate whether they have accomplished what they set out to achieve 1

Self-awareness

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Personal and Social Capability / Self-awareness
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Recognise emotions

compare their emotional responses with those of their peers 3

Recognise personal qualities and achievements

identify and describe personal interests, skills and achievements and explain how these contribute to family and school life 1

Understand themselves as learners

discuss their strengths and weaknesses as learners and identify some learning strategies to assist them 2

Develop reflective practice

reflect on what they have learnt about themselves from a range of experiences at home and school 1 1 1

Self-management

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Personal and Social Capability / Self-management
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Express emotions appropriately

describe ways to express emotions to show awareness of the feelings and needs of others 1 1 1
recognise and identify how their emotions influence the way they feel and act 1

Develop self-discipline and set goals

set goals in learning and personal organisation by completing tasks within a given time 1

Work independently and show initiative

work independently on routine tasks and experiment with strategies to complete other tasks where appropriate 1

Become confident, resilient and adaptable

undertake and persist with short tasks, within the limits of personal safety 1

Social awareness

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Personal and Social Capability / Social awareness
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Appreciate diverse perspectives

describe similarities and differences in points of view between themselves and people in their communities 1

Contribute to civil society

describe how they contribute to their homes, classrooms and local communities, and how others care for and assist them 1

Understand relationships

identify ways to care for others, including ways of making and keeping friends 1

Social management

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Personal and Social Capability / Social management
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Communicate effectively

discuss the use of verbal and nonverbal communication skills to respond appropriately to adults and peers 2

Work collaboratively

identify cooperative behaviours in a range of group activities 1 2

Make decisions

practise individual and group decision making in situations such as class meetings and when working in pairs and small groups 1 1

Negotiate and resolve conflict

practise solving simple interpersonal problems, recognising there are many ways to solve conflict 1

Develop leadership skills

discuss ways in which they can take responsibility for their own actions 3 1

Understanding ethical concepts and issues

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Ethical Understanding / Understanding ethical concepts and issues
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Recognise ethical concepts

describe ethical concepts, such as right and wrong, honesty, fairness and tolerance 2

Explore ethical concepts in context

discuss ethical concepts within a range of familiar contexts 1

Reasoning in decision making and actions

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Ethical Understanding / Reasoning in decision making and actions
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Reason and make ethical decisions

discuss how people make decisions about their actions and offer reasons why people’s decisions differ 1

Consider consequences

describe the effects that personal feelings and dispositions have on how people behave 2 2

Reflect on ethical action

give examples of how understanding situations can influence the way people act 2

Exploring values, rights and responsibilities

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Ethical Understanding / Exploring values, rights and responsibilities
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Examine values

discuss some agreed values in familiar contexts 1

Explore rights and responsibilities

identify their rights and associated responsibilities and those of their classmates 2

Consider points of view

recognise that there may be many points of view when probing ethical dilemmas and identify alternative views 2 1

Recognising culture and developing respect

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Intercultural Understanding / Recognising culture and developing respect
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Investigate culture and cultural identity

identify and describe the various groups to which they belong and the ways people act and communicate within them 1

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

describe and compare the way they live with people in other places or times 15

Develop respect for cultural diversity

describe ways that diversity presents opportunities for new experiences and understandings 5

Interacting and empathising with others

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Intercultural Understanding / Interacting and empathising with others
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Communicate across cultures

describe how the use of words and body language in interactions may have different meanings for various cultural groups 1

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

express their own perspectives on familiar topics and texts, and identify the perspectives of others 1

Empathise with others

imagine and describe the feelings of others in familiar situations 1

Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility

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Australian Curriculum / General Capabilities / Intercultural Understanding / Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility
Community: Places and Spaces
Community: Places and Spaces
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Sustainability: Tip Toe Through Our World
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Social Justice: Celebrating Differences
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Creativity: Robot Buddies
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Identity: Growing Older and Wiser
Change: Stimulating Science
Change: Stimulating Science
Discovery: Light and Sound
Discovery: Light and Sound
Connections: Through Generations
Connections: Through Generations
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2
Introduction: Developing Our Learning Culture - Years 1 & 2

Reflect on intercultural experiences

identify and describe what they have learnt about others from intercultural encounters and culturally diverse texts 13

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

discuss the effects of acceptance and inclusion in familiar situations 2

Mediate cultural difference

recognise that cultural differences may affect understanding between people 1