Science: A STEM approach — Year 5

Prepare your students for the roles of the future! Minds will be challenged and imaginations unleashed as students develop skills such as innovation, creativity, reasoning and problem-solving; and technical science skills such as questioning, observing, systematic experimentation, and analysis and interpretation of data.

Feel confident delivering a comprehensive and contemporary science program, and ease your way into STEM projects with Science: A STEM approach Year 5 for ages 10—11.

Each book in this fantastic new series features:

•   four units with four STEM projects, organised by sub-strand—Biological sciences, Chemical sciences, Earth and space sciences and Physical sciences
•   easy-to-follow lesson plan format, with term overview at the start of each unit
•   ideas for incorporating technology in the classroom
•   background information for the teacher
•   resource sheets, if required
•   assessment sheets provided for science knowledge
•   STEM project for the remainder of the term (2–4 weeks)

Each STEM project includes:

•   a design brief
•   STEM curriculum links
•   alternative project ideas
•   a group rubric
•   self-assessment
•   resource sheets, if required

Science Understanding

• Living things have structural features and adaptations to help them survive in their environment (ACSSU043) 
• Solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways (ACSSU077) 
• The Earth is part of a system of planets orbiting around a star (the sun) (ACSSU078) 
• Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (ACSSU020) 

Science as a Human Endeavour

• Science involves testing predictions by gathering data and using evidence to develop explanations of events and phenomena and reflects historical and cultural contributions (ACSHE081) 
• Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE083) 

Science Inquiry Skills

• With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations (ACSIS231) 
• Identify, plan and apply the elements of scientific investigations to answer questions and solve problems using equipment and materials safely and identifying potential risks (ACSIS086) 
• Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS087) 
• Construct and use a range of representations, including tables and graphs, to represent and describe observations, patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS090) 
• Compare data with predictions and use as evidence in developing explanations (ACSIS218) 
• Reflect on and suggest improvements to scientific investigations (ACSIS091) 
• Communicate ideas, explanations and processes using scientific representations in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts (ACSIS093)