Soil Life

Biological Science

Compare characteristics of living and non-living things and examine the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals. (AC9S3U01)

Earth and Space Sciences 

Compare the observable properties of soils, rocks and minerals and investigate why they are important Earth resources. (AC9S3U02)

Elaborations: Examining different soils from local areas and using magnifying glasses to observe their components, such as plant matter as well as living things such as earthworms and insects.

Describing ways in which living things including humans depend on soils, such as for food, growing plants, providing habitat for organisms, and holding and cleaning water.

Science as Human Endeavour

Use and Influence of Science

Consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem. (AC9S3H02)

Science Inquiry

Questioning and Predicting

Pose questions to explore observed patterns and relationships & make predictions based on observations. (AC9S3I01)

Planning and Conducting

Follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate. (AC9S3I03)

Evaluating

Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions. (AC9S3I05)

Biological Science

Explain the roles and interactions of consumers, producers and decomposers within a habitat and how food chains represent feeding relationships. (AC9S4U01)

Elaborations: Describing how animals, including humans, obtain their food from plants and other animals.

Representing feeding relationships of producers and consumers as a food chain and comparing food chains across different habitats.

Science as Human Endeavour

Use and Influence of Science

Consider how people use scientific explanations to meet a need or solve a problem.(AC9S4H02)

Science Inquiry

Questioning and Predicting

Pose questions to explore observed patterns & relationships and make predictions based on observations. (AC9S4I01)

Planning and Conducting

Follow procedures to make and record observations, including making formal measurements using familiar scaled instruments and using digital tools as appropriate. (AC9S4I03)

Evaluating

Compare findings with those of others, consider if investigations were fair, identify questions for further investigation and draw conclusions. AC9S4I05

Biological Science

Examine how particular structural features and behaviours of living things enable their survival in specific habitats. (AC9S5U01)

Elaboration: Identify physical and behavioural characteristics that enable a plant or animal to survive.

Science as Human Endeavour

Use & Influence of Science

Investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions. (AC9S5H02)

Science Inquiry

Questioning and Predicting

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns & test relationships and make reasoned predictions. (AC9S5I01)

Planning and Conducting

Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate. (AC9S5I03)

Evaluating

Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions. (AC9S5I05)

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)

The significant and ongoing contributions of First Nations Australians and their histories and cultures are acknowledged locally, nationally and globally. (A_TSIP3)

The First Peoples of Australia belong to the world's oldest continuous cultures. First Nations Australians demonstrate resilience in the maintenance, practice and revitalisation of culture and continue to celebrate and share the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures. (A_TSIC3)

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.​