Insect Biodiversity

Biological Sciences

Observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these features. (AC9SFU01)

Elaboration: Using magnifying glasses to observe and identify external features of animals such as eyes, body covering, legs and wings.

Science as Human Endeavour

Explore the ways people make and use observations and questions to learn about the natural world. (AC9SFH01)

Science Inquiry

Engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses. (AC9SFI02)

Elaboration: Using provided tools such as magnifying glasses & digital photography to enhance their observations of plants and animals.

Compare observations with predictions with guidance. (AC9SFI04)

Elaboration: Comparing, with guidance, observations of plants or animals made during field work with their predictions.

Share questions, predictions, observations, and ideas with others. (AC9SFI05)

Biological Sciences

Identify the basic needs of plants and animals, including air, water, food or shelter, and describe how the places they live meet those needs. (AC9S1U01)

Science as Human Endeavour

Describe how people use science in their daily lives, including using patterns to make scientific predictions. (AC9S1H01)

Elaboration: Identifying ways that science knowledge is used in the care of the local environment and suggesting ways local gardens or parks could better meet the needs of native animals.

Science Inquiry

Pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences. (AC9S1I01)

Elaboration: Posing questions about how animals meet their needs in particular places, such as: 'Where does it shelter? Where does it get water from?'

Suggest and follow safe procedures to investigate questions and test predictions. (AC9S1I02)

Elaboration: Suggesting ways to conduct investigations safely, including being sun safe, using age-appropriate equipment.

Make and record observations, including informal measurements, using digital tools as appropriate. (AC9S1I03)

Science Inquiry

Pose questions to explore observed simple patterns and relationships and make predictions based on experiences. (AC9S2I01)

Geography

The interconnections of First Nations Australians to a local Country/Place. (AC9HS2K04)

Elaboration: Listening to stories connecting local First Nations Australians with the land, sea, waterways, sky and animals of their Country/Place.

First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways. (A_TSICP1)

First Nations Australians' ways of life reflect unique ways of being, knowing, thinking and doing. (A_TSIC2)

All life forms, including human life, are connected through Earth's systems (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere) on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival. (SS1)

Sustainable patterns of living require the responsible use of resources, maintenance of clean air, water and soils, and preservation or restoration of healthy environments. (SS2)

Critical and Creative Thinking – Inquiring, Generating, Analysing, Reflecting.

Personal and Social Capabilities - Self-awareness, Self-management, Social awareness, Social management. 

Intercultural Understanding - Reflect on the relationship between cultures and identities; Examine cultural perspectives and worldviews and explore the influence of cultures on interactions.

Ethical Understanding - Explore ethical concepts; Examine values, rights and responsibilities and ethical norms; Recognise influences on ethical behaviour and perspectives.