🌱 Understanding the Australian Science Curriculum
The Australian National Science Curriculum sets clear learning standards to ensure every child across Australia has access to a consistent, high-quality science education.
It’s not a prescriptive syllabus.
Instead, it provides a framework—a set of essential understandings—that teachers can bring to life in ways that reflect their students, their communities, and their professional creativity.
The curriculum directs us to teach science as a blend of:
Knowledge + Inquiry + Meaning
So children not only learn science ideas, but also use scientific processes
and understand how science shapes their world.
And here’s the truth teachers often forget:
'You already know more science than you think.'
You are not inventing science —
you are organising it, curating it, shaping experiences so children can build a relationship with it.
For a deeper understanding, visit the Australian Curriculum website and explore the Science Rationale — your guiding principles for inspiring young learners.
Click the link below to learn more.
Teaching Science to Primary School Kids
It's not all about doing, it's more about connecting and feeling!
WHY do science - because we are human (human endeavour)
WHAT is science - understanding/knowing things (knowledge)
HOW to do science - by asking questions and thinking (inquiring)
Scroll down and click the links below for age group information
Science Foundation - Year 2
Remember it's all about -
WHAT?
WHY?
HOW?
Science Year 3 - 4
Remember it's all about -
WHAT?
WHY?
HOW?
Science Years 5 - 6
Remember it's all about -
WHAT?
WHY?
HOW?