Foundation Science · Australian Curriculum v9
Describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material influence their movement
Content descriptor
Describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material influence their movement.
- Code
- AC9SFU02
- Year level
- Foundation
- Subject
- Science
- Strand
- Science understanding
- Sub-strand
- Physical sciences
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Learning intention
We are learning to describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material influence their movement.
Cloze sentence
Describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material their movement.
Related Foundation Science descriptors
- AC9SFH01Explore the ways people make and use observations and questions to learn about the natural world
- AC9SFI01Pose questions and make predictions based on experiences
- 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
- AC9SFU01Observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these features
- 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 AC9SFU02?
AC9SFU02 is a content descriptor in the Foundation Science curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Science understanding strand). It asks students to describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material influence their movement.
What year level is AC9SFU02?
AC9SFU02 sits in the Foundation Science curriculum.
How can I create resources for AC9SFU02?
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