Science and Technology
From the NSW K-6 Science and Technology syllabus:
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Science and technology are of increasing importance and integral to our rapidly changing world. A student's sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural and made world is fostered through actively engaging in the processes of Working Scientifically and Working Technologically. Through questioning and seeking solutions to problems, students develop an understanding of the relationships between science and technology, and the significance of their contribution to and influence on society.
Scientific inquiry is a distinct way of finding answers to interesting questions and solutions to important problems about the natural world locally, nationally and globally, including shaping sustainable futures. Scientific knowledge provides explanations for a variety of phenomena and enables sense to be made of the Natural Environment and the Made Environment. As students engage in posing questions, testing ideas, developing and evaluating arguments based on evidence, they demonstrate honesty and fairness in using the skills of Working Scientifically. |
Through applying the processes of Working Scientifically, students use scientific inquiry to develop their understanding of science ideas and concepts, and the importance of scientific evidence in making informed decisions about the uses of science and technology in their lives. They recognise that science advances through the contributions of many different people.
Technology and an understanding of design processes enable people to manage, interpret, shape and alter their environment to improve their quality of life at home, school, in work places and the broader community. The study of Technology involves solving real problems and creating ideas and solutions in response to needs and opportunities in a range of technological contexts. These contexts may include agriculture, engineering, food, graphics, industrial and digital technologies as well as product design that uses metals, textiles and timber.
When applying the processes of Working Technologically, students actively engage with real world situations and use technology skills, knowledge and understanding to create solutions for themselves and others. They creatively and competently use a range of materials, tools, equipment and techniques to produce solutions relevant to their world.
As disciplines, Science and Technology are linked through problem solving, by the skills and processes of scientific inquiry and technological design. Science often draws on tools and processes developed by technology. Technology in turn uses concepts, principles and processes developed by science. The study of Science and Technology provides opportunities for students to think and act critically and creatively, to develop informed attitudes based on evidence and reason, and to participate responsibly in developing innovative working solutions and ideas in response to opportunities and questions relevant to personal, social and environmental issues in their lives. Through engaging in Science and Technology learning, students begin to develop the capabilities needed to become more scientifically and technologically literate citizens.
The study of Science and Technology enables students to develop a positive self-concept as learners as well as confidence in and gain enjoyment from their learning. They become self-motivated learners through active participation in challenging and engaging experiences in order to develop innovative solutions.
Technology and an understanding of design processes enable people to manage, interpret, shape and alter their environment to improve their quality of life at home, school, in work places and the broader community. The study of Technology involves solving real problems and creating ideas and solutions in response to needs and opportunities in a range of technological contexts. These contexts may include agriculture, engineering, food, graphics, industrial and digital technologies as well as product design that uses metals, textiles and timber.
When applying the processes of Working Technologically, students actively engage with real world situations and use technology skills, knowledge and understanding to create solutions for themselves and others. They creatively and competently use a range of materials, tools, equipment and techniques to produce solutions relevant to their world.
As disciplines, Science and Technology are linked through problem solving, by the skills and processes of scientific inquiry and technological design. Science often draws on tools and processes developed by technology. Technology in turn uses concepts, principles and processes developed by science. The study of Science and Technology provides opportunities for students to think and act critically and creatively, to develop informed attitudes based on evidence and reason, and to participate responsibly in developing innovative working solutions and ideas in response to opportunities and questions relevant to personal, social and environmental issues in their lives. Through engaging in Science and Technology learning, students begin to develop the capabilities needed to become more scientifically and technologically literate citizens.
The study of Science and Technology enables students to develop a positive self-concept as learners as well as confidence in and gain enjoyment from their learning. They become self-motivated learners through active participation in challenging and engaging experiences in order to develop innovative solutions.
Aim:
The aim of the Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus is to:
- foster students' sense of wonder and expand their natural curiosity about the world around them in order to develop their understanding of, interest in, and enthusiasm for science and technology
- develop students' competence and creativity in applying the processes of Working Scientifically and Working Technologically to appreciate and understand the Natural Environment and Made Environment
- enhance students' confidence in making evidence-based decisions about the influences of science and technology in their lives
- enable students to confidently respond to needs and opportunities when designing solutions relevant to science and technology in their lives.
Objectives:
VALUES AND ATTITUDES
Students:
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students:
Students:
- develop interest and positive, informed values and attitudes towards science and technology
- recognise the importance and relevance of science and technology in their lives now and for the future.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students:
- develop knowledge, understanding of and skills in applying the processes of Working Scientifically
- develop knowledge, understanding of and skills in applying the processes of Working Technologically
- develop knowledge of the Natural Environment through understanding about the Physical World, Earth and Space, and Living World
- develop knowledge and understanding of the Natural Environment and the Made Environment through the Material World
- develop knowledge and understanding of the Made Environment through Built Environments, Information and Products.
Outcomes:
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Glossary of terms for the NSW K-6 Science and Technology Syllabus
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