Resources

NSW EDUCATION STANDARDS AUTHORITY:

SYLLABUS DOCUMENTS

From 2019 we will implement the new NSW Science K–6 syllabus:

NSW Science and Technology K–6 SYLLABUS (2017) - interactive version via the NSW Education Standards Authority website

NSW Science and Technology K–6 SYLLABUS (2017) - access/download PDF

NOTE: It is important to understand that the previous syllabus document was called: Science K–10 (incorporating Science and Technology K–6) and will become obsolete at the end of 2018. The Science K-10 was implemented in 2015.

A GUIDE TO THE NEW SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS K-6 - link to PDF (4 pages)

Takes you through similarities and differences between the syllabus (new and old), implementation phases and features.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OUTCOME CONTINUUM - link to PDF (2 pages)

This continuum tracks outcomes across each of the strands from Kindergarten (Early Stage 1) through to Years 7 and 8 (Stage 4).

SCIENCE SYLLABUS OUTCOMES - link to PDF (2 pages)

This overview lays all outcomes and content for science on 2 pages arranged by stage and strand.

GLOSSARY - link to online interactive glossary

A useful tool for definitions and explanations about scientific terms and references for teachers.

Search by word and jump to sections by letter on the alphabet index.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY HUB:

Check out the Scope and Sequence for Digital Technologies - loads of resources, lessons plans,

Can filter/search by year levels/stages, lesson/unit topics and the units themselves - makes it easy to find material to incorporate into your lessons/units!

Foundation to Year 2 click here

Years 3 to 4 click here

Years 5 to 6 click here

Extend here - Years 7 through 8

BONUS: a range of 5 minute activities that you can use these activities as ice-breakers, time-fillers, or as something for your students to do while they are waiting for their computer to start!

DIOCESE OF BROKEN BAY:

DBB - Science & Technology

The Science Team at the CSO have created a google site to support teachers in teaching Science and Technology with resources, links, ideas, websites etc

Check it out at: Science & Technology K-6

ON BUTTERFLY WINGS - SCIENCE:

Use the dropdown menu to access Science Units of Work - not much here on digital technologies but there are interesting concepts and ideas for existing lesson plans.

Lessons included for all stages.

TEACH ENGINEERING - DESIGN & MAKE PROJECTS:

YouTube channel with HEAPS of cool STEM projects - covering a range of science topics!

Projects and lessons included for all stages.

Teach Engineering website - outlining the design process

HARRINGTON STREET PS - SCIENCE:

This is a new site that is being created - units look interesting and we could 'borrow' ideas and lessons to embed in our own.

Check out tabs for different stages.

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