Foundation Science · Australian Curriculum v9
Observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these features
Content descriptor
Observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these features .
- Code
- AC9SFU01
- Year level
- Foundation
- Subject
- Science
- Strand
- Science understanding
- Sub-strand
- Biological sciences
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Learning intention
We are learning to observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these features.
Cloze sentence
Observe external features of plants and animals and ways they can be grouped based on these features.
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- AC9SFI02Engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses
- AC9SFI03Represent observations in provided templates and identify patterns with guidance
- AC9SFI04Compare observations with predictions with guidance
- AC9SFI05Share questions, predictions, observations and ideas with others
- AC9SFU02Describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material influence their movement
- AC9SFU03Recognise that objects can be composed of different materials and describe the observable properties of those materials
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9SFU01?
AC9SFU01 is a content descriptor in the Foundation Science curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Science understanding strand). It asks students to observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these features .
What year level is AC9SFU01?
AC9SFU01 sits in the Foundation Science curriculum.
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