Science Level 1 (Prep)
Learning focus
As students work towards the achievement of Level 3 standards in Science, they use their senses to explore the world around them; for example, day and night, the seasons, and living and non-living things. They describe their activities and observations using both general and science-specific language; for example, hard, soft, long, short, big, small, strong and weak.
Through sorting objects according to basic criteria such as size, shape, colour and weight, they identify and describe the similarities and differences between them. By participating in very simple investigations involving observation and measurement (for example, making and flying kites, saving water and measuring plant growth) they learn about basic procedures and processes, including collecting and recording data. They display, and make generalisations from their data. They become aware of using safe procedures in their activities.
Care and Use of Animals in Victorian Schools
If your school uses animals for teaching then the following site will assist your school fulfil the requirements of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.
www.education.vic.gov.au/management/schooloperations/animalcare/
Standards
In Science, standards for assessing and reporting on student achievement are introduced at Level 3. The learning focus statements for Levels 1 and 2 provide advice about learning experiences that will assist students to work towards the achievement of the standards at Level 3.
Downloads
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Science booklet (
PDF - 260KB) - Science standards table (Doc - 49KB)
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Victorian Essential Learning Standards Level 1 ( PDF - 702KB)
