Curriculum links Indigenous STEM Education Resources Cultural Burning NSW Curriculum links Stage 4 Living Systems SC4-LIV-01 Describes the role, structure and function of a range of living systems and their components. Ecosystems Identify the components that make up an ecosystem. Investigate the interactions of biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. Observing the Universe SC4-OTU-01 Explains how observations are used by scientists to increase knowledge and understanding of the Universe. Working Scientifically Observing SC4-WS-01 Uses scientific tools and instruments for observations. Questioning and predicting SC4-WS-02 Identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations. Conducting investigations SC4-WS-04 Follows a planned procedure to undertake safe and valid investigations. Processing data and information SC4-WS-05 Uses a variety of ways to process and represent data. Analysing data and information SC4-WS-06 Uses data to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions. Communicating SC4-WS-08 Communicates scientific concepts and ideas using a range of communication forms. Can be adapted for: Stage 2 Physical and living systems depend on energy ST2-SCI-01 Uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems. Living things depend on energy and materials to survive Describe the relationship between habitat, ecosystem and environment. Observe and describe living and non-living things in a habitat. Pose questions to conduct fair tests to determine the effects of soil, water and light energy on plants. Describe how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ practices support habitats to survive Stage 3  Knowledge of our world and beyond inspires sustainable solutions ST3-SCI-01 Uses evidence to explain how scientific knowledge can be used to develop sustainable practices. Living things may change over millions of years, in response to their environments Examine evidence that environments have changed over time and continue to change. Describe how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ sustainable practices continue to protect the environment. Stage 5 SC5-ENV-01 Analyses the impact of human activity on the natural world. Alternative resource use and recycling Research how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have developed sustainable harvesting practices and Cultural protocols based on deep ecological understandings. Australian Curriculum links Year 7 Science understanding Biological sciences AC9S7U02 Use models, including food webs, to represent matter and energy flow in ecosystems and predict the impact of changing abiotic and biotic factors on populations. Science and a human endeavour Nature and development of science AC9S7H02 Investigate how cultural perspectives and world views influence the development of scientific knowledge. Use and influence of science AC9S7H03 Examine how proposed scientific responses to contemporary issues may impact on society and explore ethical, environmental, social and economic considerations. Science inquiry Questioning and predicting AC9S7I01 Develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships. Planning and conducting AC9S7I02 Plan and conduct reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying variables and assumptions and, as appropriate, recognising and managing risks, considering ethical issues and recognising key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place. Processing, modelling and analysing AC9S7I04 Select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information. AC9S7I05 Analyse data and information to describe patterns, trends and relationships and identify anomalies. Evaluating AC9S7I06 Analyse methods, conclusions and claims for assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions. AC9S7I07 Construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information. Communicating AC9S7I08 Write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate. Can be adapted for: Year 3 Science understanding Biological sciences AC9S3U01 Compare characteristics of living and non-living things and examine the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals. ii | CSIRO Australia’s National Science Agency Curriculum links | i