Science

About the Science Domain	Science Support Materials
Introduction Domain Structure The structure of the Science domain which includes information on the Learning focus, standards and dimensions. Stages of Learning The VELS take account of the developmental stages of learning young people experience at school. Approaches to Teaching This advice offers a range of strategies and resources which provide teachers with examples that inform and elaborate the standards. Relationships to Other Domains This advice identifies how concepts and skills in this domain complement student learning in other domains. Glossary Definitions of key terms used in the Science domain. Links Useful links to other websites relating to the Science domain. Downloads All VELS publications relating to the Science domain are available for downloading in this section.	Standards and Learning Focus Statements Standards define the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours that students should know and are able to do at different levels of schooling. Assessment Maps Student work samples with annotations showing how the work addresses selected standards. Cross-curricular Perspectives Information about the VELS can be used to cover a range of issues and themes. Progression Point Examples Examples of how student progress can be shown between VELS levels. Sample Units Examples of multi-domain teaching, learning and assessment units based on the VELS domains.

About the Science Domain

Science Support Materials

Introduction

Domain Structure
The structure of the Science domain which includes information on the Learning focus, standards and dimensions.

Stages of Learning
The VELS take account of the developmental stages of learning young people experience at school.

Approaches to Teaching
This advice offers a range of strategies and resources which provide teachers with examples that inform and elaborate the standards.

Relationships to Other Domains
This advice identifies how concepts and skills in this domain complement student learning in other domains.

Glossary
Definitions of key terms used in the Science domain.

Links
Useful links to other websites relating to the Science domain.

Downloads
All VELS publications relating to the Science domain are available for downloading in this section.

Standards and Learning Focus Statements
Standards define the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours that students should know and are able to do at different levels of schooling.

Assessment Maps
Student work samples with annotations showing how the work addresses selected standards.

Cross-curricular Perspectives
Information about the VELS can be used to cover a range of issues and themes.

Progression Point Examples
Examples of how student progress can be shown between VELS levels.

Sample Units
Examples of multi-domain teaching, learning and assessment units based on the VELS domains.