Science
In the Primary years teachers have undertaken training and
development in
Primary Connections and use this
resource in science lessons with
supplementary resources.
All are linked to the Australian Curriculum
Primary Connections links the teaching of sciences with the teaching of literacy.
Students use their prior knowledge and literacy's to
develop explanations for their
hands on experiences of
scientific phenomena. Students have opportunities to
represent
and re-represent their developing understanding. They are engaged
actively in the learning process. Students develop investigation
skills and an
understanding of the nature of science. Teaching
and learning processes through
five phases:
- Engage
- Explore
- Explain
- Elaborate
- Evaluate
