Circle of life - Science by Doing
Publication Date:
July, 2013
Type of Resource:
Unit of Work
This online resource deals with the web of life.
The resource is a Science by Doing online resource that covers ecosystems, food chains and webs, scientific classification, ecosystem management and sustainability.
This resource is an inquiry-based learning sequence of hands-on activities, digital interactives, animations and videos. Students can experience scientific fieldwork and learn how to develop a scientific argument.
Teacher guide, activity sheets and assessment items are available.
Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S7U01 (Year 7), AC9S7U02 (Year 7)
Additional Information
This material is being replaced with version 9 of the Australian Curriculum: Science. Access to this older resource is still available through the Year 7 button on this page.
Australian Curriculum:
- Year 7 > Science Inquiry Skills > Communicating > Communicate ideas, findings and evidence-based solutions to problems using... > ACSIS133
- Year 7 > Science Inquiry Skills > Evaluating > Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the... > ACSIS131
- Year 7 > Science Inquiry Skills > Evaluating > Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims... > ACSIS132
- Year 7 > Science Inquiry Skills > Planning and conducting > Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation... > ACSIS125
- Year 7 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Construct and use a range of representations, including graphs, keys and models... > ACSIS129
- Year 7 > Science Inquiry Skills > Processing and analysing data and information > Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and... > ACSIS130
- Year 7 > Science Inquiry Skills > Questioning and Predicting > Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and... > ACSIS124
- Year 7 > Science Understanding > Biological Sciences > Classification helps organise the diverse group of organisms > ACSSU111
- Year 7 > Science Understanding > Biological Sciences > Interactions between organisms, including the effects of human activities, can... > ACSSU112
- Year 7 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Nature and development of science > Science knowledge can develop through collaboration across the disciplines of... > ACSHE223
- Year 7 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Use and influence of science > People use science understanding and skills in their occupations and these have... > ACSHE121
- Year 7 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Use and influence of science > Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology,... > ACSHE120
