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

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

Code

AC9S3U01

Year level

Year 3

Subject

Science

Strand

Science understanding

Sub-strand

Biological sciences

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Learning intention

We are learning to compare characteristics of living and non-living things and examine the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals.

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

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• AC9S3I06Write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate

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