Concept-Based Question-Based Subject-Based (Science)

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NSW Curriculum Map

Year 5 · Subject-Based (Science) Learning Sequences

Science and Technology

Tangents: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Tangents: Earth and the Solar System

Tangents: Reflection, Absorption & Refraction

Material World

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explains how the properties of materials determines their use for a range of purposes ST3-7MW-T

	Earth and Space NESA / Science and Technology / Earth and Space	Tangents: Solids, Liquids, and Gases Tangents: Solids, Liquids, and Gases	Tangents: Earth and the Solar System Tangents: Earth and the Solar System	Tangents: Reflection, Absorption & Refraction Tangents: Reflection, Absorption & Refraction
	Earth's place in our solar system
•	identify that Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the Sun) LINK		9
•	compare the key features of the planets of our solar system LINK		9
•	examine and discuss current developments in astronomy, space and planetary science, particularly related to making observations and gathering data LINK		9

	Material World NESA / Science and Technology / Material World	Tangents: Solids, Liquids, and Gases Tangents: Solids, Liquids, and Gases	Tangents: Earth and the Solar System Tangents: Earth and the Solar System	Tangents: Reflection, Absorption & Refraction Tangents: Reflection, Absorption & Refraction
	States of matter
•	investigate and compare the properties of solids, liquids and gases LINK	7
	Properties of materials determine their use
•	investigate characteristics and properties of a range of materials and evaluate the impact of their use LINK			1